Whether you’re remodeling your home or getting it ready to sell, replacing your roofing shingles is a great way to increase the curb appeal of your home. One of the most important steps in the process is choosing the style and color of your roofing shingles. There are many shades and color combinations, so it’s important to choose wisely as you don’t replace your roof often. Serving homeowners in New Canaan, CT, the experienced GAF certified roofing installers at Prizio Roofing & Siding provide a wide range of residential roofing services, including shingle replacement, roof installation and roof repairs with quality GAF roofing products.

Below, the roofing contractors share a few tips to help homeowners choose the best possible color and style for their new roof: 

• Consider Colors that Complement Your Home’s Exterior: It’s best to choose a shingle color that works with your home’s exterior, and complements the siding versus matching your home’s painting job exactly. The goal is a clean, cohesive look. For example, if you have a gray or blue house you could opt for a traditional color like charcoal gray or pewter gray. For brown colored houses, you should stay in the brown color family. For white or cream homes, sky’s the limit; you have many options when choosing a roof color.
• Think About Curb Appeal: If you’re looking to increase the curb appeal of your property, picking the right shingle color is important. Whether you’re planning to stay long-term or sell in a few years, choosing a neutral shingle color will keep your house looking current for years to come. If you prefer a bolder look, you can also distinguish your house by using a more dramatic color shingle. Both directions will enhance your home’s curb appeal and add value to your property.
• Take Cues from Your Home’s Architectural Style: You should also consider the architectural style of your home when picking a shingle color. Do you have siding or bricks? Do you have major features of natural stone? Is your house traditional or modern? If your home is a colonial or cape, asphalt shingles may be the best match to stay true to the design. If your home is brick or has a partial brick exterior, take a look at both the main color of the brick and the cast color. Shingle shades from one or both of these colors could work for your roof to create a harmonized design.
• Get Inspiration from Your Neighbors:  A good way to get context on roofing colors that work for you location is to look at your neighbors’ homes. Drive or walk around your neighborhood to find homes that look similar to yours, so you can get some inspiration. It’s best not to copy, but take cues from your neighbors’ homes. Also, don’t pick colors that are too eccentric for the style of your neighborhood.
• Do Your Research: Ask your roofing contractor to provide shingle samples and walk you through popular roof colors in your area. You can also experiment with the GAF Virtual Home to see how different shingle colors look on your home by using a stock photo from their gallery or by uploading a photo of your house. Online tools are best as a starting point to narrow down your color scheme. Online colors can vary from actual shingle colors, so it’s best to look at real roofing samples when making your final color choice.

If you’re looking to schedule a roof replacement, you can count on the professionals at Prizio Roofing & Siding to provide guidance on shingle color and material choices. Call (203) 322-9009 to schedule an appointment with the owner, or visit their website for more information on their roofing, siding and repair services.