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3 Strategies for Choosing a Roof Color

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When it comes time to install a new roof at the Lake of the Ozarks , you have a lot to consider. What roofing company at the Lake of the Ozarks will you use, which material is best for your roof, and which color you like best! Above & Beyond Roofing has over 100 years of combined experience on their team, so choosing the best roofer at the Lake of the Ozarks is easy -Call Above & Beyond Roofing! However, choosing the color of your roof may not be quite as simple. That's why today, we have three strategies for selecting the roofing color for your home. #1 Compliment Your Siding While you want your roof to compliment the siding on your home, you don't want them to match. Choosing the exact same shade for your shingles and your siding won't look as good as it sounds. The most visually appealing roof and siding combinations are colors that are complementary. In addition, if your siding is busy, like brick or stone, you want to choose a simple single color for...

Roof Color Questions

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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. 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 wil...

5 Things to Consider When Choosing Shingle Color

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You may think choosing a color for your new roof at the Lake of the Ozarks isn't that big of a deal, but remember you'll have to live with that choice for many years to come.  Not only do you want to choose a color that works well with the color of the exterior of your house, but you also want to consider the climate.  Here are 5 things from AngiesList.com to consider when choosing the color of your Lake of the Ozarks roof . 1. Light or Dark  Besides the way the shingle looks, the shade of it can have a lot to do with heat retention.  Depending on the climate you live in, you'll want to choose a shade that works for the weather.  If you live in a really hot climate, you don't want to do with a black shingle. 2. Paint or Brick  You can always change the color of paint on your Lake of the Ozarks siding and shutters, however brick color is permanent.  Keep this in mind when choosing shingle colors.  If you have brick, be sure to hold ...