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Choosing the right color...
Please click on a window to see how color can create change, subtle or dramatic, to your home.
Choosing the right colors for your home can be a tough decision… and one that you will live with
for many years. Unlike the mono colored shingles of the past, today’s shingles are created using a
wide variety of colors. When using a new roof, make sure it compliments your home's exterior.
Consider how the color and style will blend with the your home's brick, stone, siding or
paint color.
Here are some tips to help you choose the right color.
Neutral colors can blend well with a variety of colors. The also stay stylish while more
"trendy" colors come and go.
Consider your surroundings. Landscape colors may help in your color schemes decision. You
may want to coordinate or blend in with nature, or choose contrasting but complementary
colors. For example, a log home in a wooded area may have a green color blend or a brown color
blend that would work well with the surroundings; where as a red roof would be a vast contrast.
Similar colors. Select similar colors in the same family as your home’s existing permanent
elements such as brick or stone. This will produce a simple color scheme which will make a
small home appear larger.
High Contrast. High-contrast colors produce a bold, striking effect. They highlight
architectural details and designs; where as low-contrast colors tend to hide details.
Light/dark colors. Light colors make homes appear larger, while dark colors make a home look
smaller. Dark colors outline architectural details against light backgrounds; light colors do
the reverse.
View shingle samples at a distance and in natural daylight. This will give you the full impact
of the blending of colors and patterns. Keep in mind the appearance of a shingle color may vary
due to the conditions, and time of day. Wet or overcast conditions will change the appearance
of a shingle.
NOTE: Colors shown are mechanically produced and may vary from actual product. Please refer to
the actual product sample for true color representation.
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