Roofing isn’t only labor extensive, but also a big investment into the safety and protection of your home’s exterior. If you’re building your perfect dream home or just doing a roof replacement, you need to ensure that the service performed to your roof is properly done and professional. As much as you don’t want a leaky roof, you also want an appealing one because it’s one of the first things people see when they visit your home.

The type of shingles you have on your roof offer protection as well as add style to your home. The particular color of shingle you have can create an impression on your home. Therefore, in order to choose the right color shingles for your roof below are a few factors to consider: 

1. Energy consumption 

When it comes to energy consumption, black shingles are the best. They can retain heat during a sunny day. On the other hand, light-colored shingles aren’t good at retaining heat. If you live in a very warm or cold climate, this will be a good factor to consider. You also need to know that other colors like red or gray don’t have so much difference on the cooling or warming of your home. However, you ought to choose the color that you feel is the best for you.  

2. Curb appeal 

The curb appeal is especially critical to consider if you’re thinking of selling your home in the future. While many homeowners enjoy the idea of the interestingly colored and bright roof, not everyone will find it appealing. But, you must remember that if your roof and the house are too similar in terms of colors, then your house could appear too monotonous.  

3. Lighting 

The shingles you choose to buy might match beautifully with the rest of your home in the sunlight. However, you have to also know how the shingles look with your house in the shade so that you won’t be disappointed after the installation. Also, remember to check your shingles from all the different angles in different lighting to ensure the color is precisely what you’re looking for.  

4. Color scheme 

Consider the color scheme of your home. Nevertheless, you must take into account that the color of the shutters and doors can be easily changed. Outdoor colors such as that of the bricks are harder to change. That means you should focus more on those aspects when looking for new roof shingles.   

Your house shingles are an important investment. For that, it’s critical to ensure that the color you choose keeps you happy for a long time whether you’re installing new shingles or doing a full roof replacement. For more information about choosing the right color shingles for your roof, contact us for a free consultation.