Choosing A Shingle Color

You knew one day the time would come to replace the roof on your home.  You became aware of this when you requested Feazel to come out for a free inspection several years ago. They informed you then that although the roof only needed some minor repairs it would likely need to be replaced in a few more years.   

Now the roof is ready for replacement and you contacted us again to do the job because of our superior reputation for quality, service, and honesty.  The only thing left to do is choose the color for your new asphalt shingle roof.  Here are some helpful tips to make this process easier and more enjoyable. 

The first step should be to use the Design Your Home App on our website to see what you like. After getting signed in you have the choice of using the sample homes that are available or uploading a photo of your own home. Once you are fully engaged in the app you can select areas of the home to design with window options, siding options and roof options including colors. Then drive around your neighborhood and check out the different color combinations of roof, brick / siding, and trim colors on the homes of your neighbors.  This will help you to learn what you think works and what doesn’t.  These are both good starting points to determine your preferences. 

The next step should be to make some of the larger decisions before you narrow down your choice of color.  For example, do you want a lighter or darker color?  Once you decide on light or dark it is best not to go too much to the extreme either way.  The darker the color the less sunlight that is reflected which can make your home warmer in the summer.  Too light a color may reflect more sunlight in the winter giving a tendency to need more energy to heat the home.  Browns and grays are selections that are more neutral choices with respect to energy concerns. 

It is always a good idea to get full size samples of the shingles with the colors you are considering and compare them directly to the brick, siding, stone or stucco on your home.  The color you pick should coordinate well with not only the exterior but also the trim of your home.  Of course if you are planning on changing the exterior of your home either now or in the future, then that should be taken into account with your color selection. 

Neutral colors tend to stay in style for many years but if you find a color that goes well with your home don’t be afraid to use it as long as it does not draw unwanted attention to the home.  If you live in a community with a home owners association, then be sure to check with them and see if they have any design review rules for roof colors before you make a selection.

Feazel’s mission is to be the top choice for residential home services in Ohio by delivering the best customer service and stress-free buying experience in the home improvement industry.  We strive to maintain our highly regarded reputation earned over the past 28+ years.  Call or visit us online to learn more.