Roof Color Questions
Choosing a color for your new roof at the Lake of the Ozarks is not only a necessary, but an exciting element to add to your new home. There are several things to keep in mind when choosing a color for your roof, and Above & Beyond Roofing is here to help. We’ve put together a checklist of questions to ask yourself before you settle on your new roof’s color.
Also consider whether your home is positioned in the shade, in the sun, or both. The color of your roof will look different in different lighting, and it’s important that you are able to see samples in different areas before you commit to a color.
Make sure you are fully committed to the color before you settle. It’s much easier to repaint your siding, doors, and windows than to change the color of your roof. If you choose a color for your roof based solely on these other features, then decide to repaint, you will have significantly less stylistic options. If your home is brick or stone, you’ll have less wiggle room, so it’s important that you’re fully satisfied with the look of the color against your home before committing.
After answering these few questions, you should have a better idea of what color shingle to choose for your new home. Our roofing company at the Lake of the Ozarks has over 100 years of combined roofing experience, and we can offer you a free cost estimate if you need a new roof at the Lake of the Ozarks. If you have any more questions or need any more advice, don’t hesitate to contact Above & Beyond Roofing at 573-302-0354.
1. What is the climate like where I live?
This may seem like an off-topic question, but it can be a major factor when it comes to choosing a roofing color. Temperatures during the summer months at the Lake of the Ozarks can soar, and you’ll want to keep this in mind. Certain colors can retain heat very well and end up heating up your attic and raising your HVAC bill. It’s been proven that the wood of your home underneath black shingles can get up to 10 degrees hotter than the wood under white shingles. That’s hot!Also consider whether your home is positioned in the shade, in the sun, or both. The color of your roof will look different in different lighting, and it’s important that you are able to see samples in different areas before you commit to a color.
2. What color is my siding?
Your roof and your siding should compliment each other, but not match. Have you ever seen a gray house with gray shingles? It tends to look monotone and lifeless. In most cases, it’s a good idea to choose complementary colors for your roofing and siding combination. A light and a dark are typically a good bet. If your home is brick or stone, be sure to compare several different samples in different places against the brick. We recommend choosing a solid color for your shingles if you have a brick home to avoid looking too busy.3. Do I LOVE this color?
Make sure you are fully committed to the color before you settle. It’s much easier to repaint your siding, doors, and windows than to change the color of your roof. If you choose a color for your roof based solely on these other features, then decide to repaint, you will have significantly less stylistic options. If your home is brick or stone, you’ll have less wiggle room, so it’s important that you’re fully satisfied with the look of the color against your home before committing.4. Do I plan on selling my home?
If you’re considering potentially moving and selling your home, you’ll want to think about what the market wants. It’s best to stick with neutral colors if this is the case. Neutral colors tend to do better with homebuyers than bright, unconventional colors. A specific color of green or red might only attract a certain smaller group of buyers while the majority might not have those same tastes. Remember your curb appeal! The outside of the home is the first thing your potential buyer will consider.
After answering these few questions, you should have a better idea of what color shingle to choose for your new home. Our roofing company at the Lake of the Ozarks has over 100 years of combined roofing experience, and we can offer you a free cost estimate if you need a new roof at the Lake of the Ozarks. If you have any more questions or need any more advice, don’t hesitate to contact Above & Beyond Roofing at 573-302-0354.
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