Choosing a Roofing Shingle Color

Are you currently considering a change to your homes roofing? Maybe you are replacing damaged shingles from a storm or just updated a worn and leaky roof. Now is the time to consider color.

Shingles can come in many different colors some may have advantages for hot and sunny climates some may just offer a nice contrast to your homes siding and add to your “curb appeal”. In any case this is the time to take careful consideration and choose a shingle that will be on your home more than likely for the next 20-30 years. 

Picking a shingle color seems easy enough. Unfortunately there isn’t a perfect formula when it comes to choosing a shingle color it really comes down to individual tastes. It is recommended by roofing professionals, take a drive around your neighborhood and see what types of roofing and siding combinations are being utilized. Light and Dark? Dark and Dark etc. This may help make a decision more clear.

      

   


 1.  It is going to be difficult to make a decision based on a tiny swatch or sample so try and ask for a full sized sample. 

         2.    Get several samples different colors and textures if possible.

      

      3. If you are making changes to your homes siding get samples of those as well. Don’t go overboard too much contrast can be distracting and unsightly from the curb.

"When it comes to light vs dark roofing for heat retention One federally funded study concluded that the plywood sheathing under black shingles was 10 degrees warmer than an identical white shingled roof on a sunny day. However, the study found less difference between other shades of roofs (grays and browns)".

A roofing professional in your area can help you make a decision based on the many factors that may come into play in your area. If you live in cold weather climate a certain type of asphalt shingle may be the best choice. Hot dry climates maybe a metal or clay tile will do the job nicely. 

It is important to consider the input of your chosen roofing contractor as their experience is an important piece of the contractor client relationship. 

Completing a complete change of roofing and siding materials may seem like a daunting task but once you and your contractor have made that decision it may be a good idea to be there on the day your project is scheduled to start to verify the material delivered are the ones you chose. Nothing would be worse than to come home after a day of work to find the job partially completed with miss matched shingles or siding. 

You may decide to make changes to your home at any time and for many reasons. When you do make that decision, hiring qualified experienced roofing, siding, gutter contractors will be the next goal. If you see a roofing crew working in your neighborhood ask the homeowner how they did and check out their reviews on a website like BBB Porch or Angies List. It can save you a lot of time and headaches.

J and B Roofing Siding Gutters and Insulation has been providing homeowners in the St Paul, Minneapolis and surrounding Suburbs quality roofing options for over 25 years. Family owned licensed and insured contact J and B Roofing today.

J & B Roofing
St Paul Minneapolis Roofing Contractors
651-457-0539
www.ajandbroofingmn.com

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