The roof is an important element in the overall appearance of the house. Knowing how to choose the color of the tiles will ensure you make a decision in harmony with the appearance of your home and the climate in which you live. In the hope that the roof will last a long time, it is not recommended to choose the wrong color and keep it accordingly for a long time. The right one can also depend on the architectural style of the house and many other factors ranging from energy savings to the consent of the neighbors.
Steps
Step 1. Consider the climate
The color of the shingles will help prevent your energy bills from skyrocketing.
- The color of the tiles can affect the temperature of the attic from 20 to 40 degrees and constitute a real difference in the costs of heating or cooling the home.
- White or light-colored tiles reflect sunlight and help keep the home's temperature low.
- Dark tiles absorb heat and help heat homes in colder climates. They also help melt snow and ice from the roof.
Step 2. Try to match the color of the shingles to other elements in the house, such as brick, wood and stone siding or stucco decorations
- Dark gray or black go well with gray or blue houses.
- Use a brown or a mix of cream and brown shingles if your home is coffee, cream, or cinnamon.
- Use dark gray or black on a white house. It will give it a traditional look.
- Houses painted green, red or yellow offer more flexibility in choosing colors for the tiles. You can use brown, gray or black.
Step 3. Think about the opinions you would like your home to elicit
The outward appearance adds value to your home.
- Neutral colors are safe and don't lose their style over the years. They also guarantee good resale value. The colors cinnamon, cream, brown, black, gray and earth are among the shades that can be considered neutral.
- If you want to be more trendy, try a combination of colors, perhaps using various shades of brown or a mixture of blues, blacks and grays. Be sure to consult an expert for a professionally made roof.
- High-contrast colors bring out the features of the house, while colors that create less contrast tend to hide flaws.
Step 4. Create the right illusion
Dark colors tend to make houses look smaller, while light ones behave in the exact opposite.
Step 5. Remind your neighbors when you are ready to install a new roof
- If necessary, consult the condominium to make sure that the choice of the color of the tiles does not violate any condominium rules.
- Even if you don't have any fixed rules to follow, think about how the roof will stand next to the neighbor's house. Try not to duplicate, unless it is a condominium rule. On the other hand, make sure it's not an eyesore. Make sure that the final result is in harmony with the surrounding context.
Step 6. Buy carefully
Bring samples of all the colors of the exterior of the house to the roofer or the shopkeeper if you plan to install the shingles yourself. Try to consult an expert on the best choice regarding the color of the new roof.
Step 7. Accentuate the architectural style of your home
- A reddish color reminiscent of traditional brick roof tiles, for example, might work for the tiles in a Spanish-style house. For a slightly more country house, unlike colonial colors, a combination of colors might be fine.
- Take a walk around your neighborhood to get an idea of the color to put on the roof of your home. Look for houses similar to yours in architectural style and color scheme.
Step 8. Discover the wide variety of materials you can choose for your new roof
- Brick tiles traditionally come in shades of red or brown. Today, alternatives offer a wider spectrum of colors to choose from. Make sure the shingles have been baked in the oven so the color doesn't fade over time.
- It is possible to use thin layers of slate as a roofing material, but this is quite an expensive product. While there is some variety, the colors are limited to those found in nature.
- Concrete tiles look very similar to wood, slate or brick tiles and are available in a large variety of colors.
- Roofs made of metal are usually made with sheets that give the roof a distinctive look made up of long vertical lines. Today, however, this type of roof resembles wooden tiles, with a mixed structure or even brick. Metal roofs contribute to energy saving, are fire resistant and also very robust.
