Some Dos And Don’ts of Choosing A Roofing Shingle Color - Pearland
Some Dos And Don’ts of Choosing A Roofing Shingle Color - Pearland
Published: Jun 28, 2018, 11:01am
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So, the time has come to replace the roof on your home in the Houston
Texas metro area. One of the decisions that comes along with this is
what color of shingles to choose for your home. With all of the roofing
shingle color options, you will likely consider which option would be
best for your home. In this post, we share some dos and don'ts when it
comes to what color you should choose. Below are some helpful pointers
and bits of information.
Don’t Use White Roofing Shingles
In our sunny, hot and humid climate, many homeowners often consider
going with a white roofing shingle in order to reflect the sun and heat.
This may at first seem like a good idea, but it is important to
understand that after time, the roof will start getting dark streaks and
these black algae streaks can make for an unsightly roof appearance and
a disgusted or frustrated homeowner.
Do Check With Your HOA
Most every subdivision in the greater Houston metro area has a HOA (Home
Owners Association). We strongly recommend you contact your HOA with
your roofing shingle color choice for approval before moving forward.
There is a pretty good chance that they have an approved list of roofing
shingle colors they allow homeowners of the subdivision or neighborhood
to use.
Do Make Your Roof Color Different Than Your Neighbors
Many subdivisions will allow you to choose your very own roof color. We
suggest that you try not to go with the same color as the neighboring
home right next door. Make yours different as to not blend in. Try not
to duplicate their roofing shingle color, unless this is the norm for
your neighborhood. On the other hand, try not to make it clash with your
neighbor so the homes on the street flow nicely and your home does not
stand out obnoxiously. Be sure the end result is harmonious and enhances
your home.
Do Ask For A Roofing Shingle Sample
Your roofing contractor should be able to provide you with
samples of the roofing shingle colors available with your shingle of
choice (and in your area). Once you have this, hold it up to the
roofline, the brick or your siding, and trim color to make sure the
shingle does not clash with the siding and/or trim color.
Don’t Use Bright Flashy Colors
Neutral colors are the best and safe bet. Especially if you decide
one day in the future you like to sell the home. Choose from the browns,
tans, creams, black and grays. A green or red roof might make your home
seem out of place with the rest of the neighborhood unless of course it
is the norm in your neighborhood.
We
hope that you have found this 'dos and don’ts' roofing shingle color
post helpful as you make the decision to replace your roof and are
making your roofing shingle color selection. Thank you for reading from
the Texas Home Exteriors team.
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