What Color Should You Choose For Your Roof?

Tips for Picking the Right Color for Your Roof

Metal Roofs

Why does your roof color matter? 
·         Your roof color matters more than you might think.  It can affect the overall style of your home and how well it fits in with your neighbors’ homes.
·         Picking the right color can be tricky because there are several things to consider.  Make sure you go over all of the tips in this blog before deciding on a certain color.
·         Remember you’ll have to live with this color for the next 20-50 years!

See the shingle/metal in the sun and shade.
·         Colors look different in the sun and shade.  Take your roof shingle color sample and see if you like how it looks in both the sun and shade.

Compare it to paint colors.
·         Compare your color sample to the paint colors on the outside of your home.  If you’re going to repaint your home, make sure you compare the sample to the new paint colors.

Use complementary colors.
·         Don’t pick a color that perfectly matches the siding or brick of your home.  You’ll end up with a monotone, boring color scheme.  Pick a color that will complement the colors of your house and not match them. 

Don’t make it too BOLD.
·         If your house has multi-color brick or multiple paint colors, choose a shingle/metal color that’s toned down.  However, if yours has more of a plain, monotone feel, brighten it up with a vivid roof color. 

Consider the climate.
·         Lighter shingles/metals reflect the sun and keep your home’s temperature down.  Darker colors absorb heat and help homes in colder climates stay warm.  Keep this in mind when you’re picking a color!

Remember brick is permanent. 

·         Paint and shutter colors can always be changed, but brick is permanent.  Compare your sample colors to brick first, then compare them to siding or paint colors. 

Be HAPPY with your color choice!

·         After following all these tips, remember that you should simply be happy with the color you pick.  You should LOVE it, and NOT just tolerate it.
·         Whether it’s red or black, find a roofing shingle/metal with a color that fits the style of your home.  The type of shingle/metal you want will affect your color options. 

Go to this site to use a visualization tool to see what colors would look awesome on your home!

Roof Visualization Tool Link HERE

Contact Mr. Roofer today for shingle or metal roof samples.  As always, estimates are free!
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Annual Roof Maintenance

Sun. Rain. Hail. Frost. Wind.  It’s a wonder that some things last as long as they do with all the weather variances we face. The roof is the important building component when it comes to weather protection and is the one thing that significantly protects the investment of the owner, by protecting the structure. Maintenance-free roofing systems do not exist, because all types of roofs require a certain amount of attention.

If you haven’t already done so, now is the perfect time to start an annual maintenance program. The importance is obvious – to extend the service life of the existing roof system. You want to catch problems early or even before they occur. Comprehensive repairs not only make the roof last longer, but also provide cost savings to the facility’s owner.

Perimeter

Walk the perimeter of the building to ensure that any unsecured objects, such as trash cans, signs, tree limbs, and loose building materials cannot become airborne projectiles during high winds. Trees should have all dead or broken branches removed and should be trimmed away from the building to prevent possible fires or damage to the roof.

 

Edges

Roof edge details should be checked to ensure that they are tight fitting and properly sealed. Corners of the building are the most susceptible to wind and rain damage. Immediately fix anything that lacks integrity.

Drainage

All debris and loose materials should be removed from the roof. Leaf grates, if part of the roofing system, should be cleaned and secured in a manner that keeps them in place. Make sure there is no blockage of any kind in drainage areas. Look for cracks or leaking on all areas of the roof and repair as needed.

Rooftop

Check all sealants on penetrations and terminations. All roof mounted equipment (HVAC units, satellite dishes, antennas, duct work, etc.) should be secured in a manner which will not allow movement. If it can be moved by hand it will become displaced in a storm or with wind.  Look for loose, lifted or missing shingles.  

Call Mr. Roofer, we can inspect your roof for you and give you a free estimate for repair or replacement!  334-494-7212

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