Your roof plays a big role in the curb appeal of your home, but with the wrong color shingles, it may do more harm than good. There are many factors to consider when choosing the right color for your roof, and it shouldn’t be a decision you feel rushed through.
If you are about to get a new roof, our team at Lifetime Roofing has a few tips to ensure you choose a color you’re going to love for years.
1. Look At Your Samples In Multiple Lights
Every color looks a little different as the lighting changes, and the color of your roof is no exception. When choosing the right color for your roof, look at your sample in several different lights. Take it out at dawn and dusk, and consider whether you like the way the color looks throughout the day.
You may love the way the sample looks in the morning light but hate the way it looks by midday. If you don’t love the way the color looks throughout the day, it might not be the right color for your roof, and you should consider a different swatch for a better fit.
2. Take A Step Back
Up close, you may love your roofing sample. But what it looks like up close may not properly portray its appearance with the rest of your home. When choosing the right color for your roof, take a step back and reassess your favorite swatches.
Set your roofing sample against the side of your home and look at it from the curb. When you’re further away from your sample, you will have a better idea of what it is going to look like with other features on your home, and you may decide it doesn’t complement your home well.
3. Think About Your Siding And Trim Colors
When choosing the right color for your roof, it is important that you take your current siding and trim colors into consideration. While you have many options to choose from, not every shingle color is going to complement your home well. It is important to keep your siding and trim in mind while choosing; otherwise, you may end up with a roofing color that clashes.
Many roofing contractors agree that your roof and siding should contrast. If you have dark siding, you may want to consider getting a lighter roof. If you have a light siding, a dark roof may be perfect.
4. See Them In Person
While the internet is a great resource for finding roofing swatches, you shouldn’t settle on a color that you’ve only ever seen on a computer screen. If you think you’ve found the right color for your roof, find a distributor in your area that has a sample available in person.
Go see the color in person to decide if the swatch is actually best for your home. Sometimes the color in person isn’t quite the same as the online swatch, and you may realize that it isn’t the look you’re going for on your home. Don’t skip out on seeing the swatch in person before making this major investment decision.
5. Consider Something Different
You may love the current color of your roof and decide that you don’t want to make a change. If you already love the color of your roof, don’t feel like you have to change it just because you’re getting a new roof installed. However, don’t feel confined to one color because it is what is already on your roof.
If you are looking for an aesthetic change for your home, picking a new roof color may be a great way to do that. Your roofing contractor may even recommend you consider something different than you’ve had before. Don’t feel like you’re stuck in a box when choosing the right color for your roof.
6. Ask The Professionals For Their Advice
Sometimes picking the right color for your roof is harder than you anticipate. If you are struggling to find the perfect color, ask the professionals for their advice. With years of experience in the roofing industry, your roofing contractor has likely seen every combination of colors in the book.
Ask them what they recommend. They may even offer color suggestions you hadn’t thought of. Additionally, they may have pictures of recent roofing projects on homes that look similar to yours that will help you make a sound decision your the right color for your roof.
Our Recommendations
When picking the right color for your roof, you may want to follow the advice of your roofing professionals. We recommend the following siding and roofing color combinations:
- White Siding: Black, gray, or brown shingles
- Brown Siding: Maroon, dark brown, or green shingles
- Blue Siding: Black or gray shingles
- Green Siding: Light brown, tan, or gray shingles
- Gray Siding: Black, brown, or blue shingles
- Tan Siding: Brown, gray, or black shingles
- Red Siding: Gray, black, or brown shingles
Choose The Right Color For Your Roof With Lifetime Roofing
At Lifetime Roofing, our team is confident that they can help you find the right color for your roof that you’re going to love for years to come. No matter what color siding you have or what look you’re going for, we are certain we have the perfect roof color for you.
We are so determined to provide you with the highest quality roof on the market that our team has earned Master Elite® status from Malarkey®. This status is only given to the top 3% of roofers in North America, meaning our team is the most well-trained and prepared to provide you with a great product.
If you are interested in getting a new roof from Lifetime Roofing or would like to speak with a member of our team, contact us today.