Did you know that the roof accounts for about 25 to 40 percent of your home's exterior? When picking a color for your shingles, it's important to remember that it plays a vital role in how your home is perceived from the curb (no pressure). Knowing how to pick the right color for your roof can enhance the overall curb appeal, hopefully increasing your home's value as well.

Our guide will walk you through what colors look best together, giving you the confidence to choose your roof color wisely!

Tip #1

Remember that all the exterior colors of your home must work together. If they don't coordinate and look appealing, the colors can be distracting and take away from the natural beauty of your home. Although the colors should go along with each other, the roof should be dissimilar enough to provide a source of contrast. For example, if the home has brown wood siding, a brown shingled roof would be incredibly dull to look at. A better choice for this color of siding would be black to stand out amongst the brown.

Tip #2

Follow a guide that offers the best choice for the siding your home has.

Tip #3

Be aware of your surroundings. This applies to both the geological location of your home and the types of roof colors in the neighborhood. What may work in one region of the country may not work for another. For example, on the west coast, roofing shingles are usually required to be reflective of sunlight. This is required because it is believed that a home has fewer carbon emissions if heat is not absorbed through the roof. Another example of why you need to be mindful of your home's location is the material of the shingle. The clay shingles seen in the deep south aren't necessary for more northern states. Talk to your local roofing company to learn which material is best for your area.

Being unique is a great thing and something many people want to display in their homes. Unfortunately, if you stick out too much, your neighbors might not appreciate the color you chose to cover your home in. Look around at the surrounding houses and see what color pallet they followed. There's nothing wrong with getting some inspiration from your neighbors if you're unsure of the color to pick!

New Look Roof

New Look is a roofing company that is based in Louisville, KY. We specialize in roofs, but we also offer siding, windows, gutters, and repairs. Reach out to us today by calling or visit our website! Our team of experts would be more than happy to assist you in choosing the right color and material of shingle.

New Look Roof specializes in roofing, siding, windows, gutters, and repairs. We serve the greater Louisville area and pride ourselves on being industry-leading in materials, education, training, and craftsmanship. With over three generations in the roofing industry, you can bet that your experience at New Look Roof will exceed your expectations. We invite all potential clients to fill out a form online or call us directly at 502.341.4415!