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The availability of home customization options is forever expanding, and roof shingles are no exception. Aside from unique designs and materials, personalized shingle colors can be a fantastic addition to any home. Before calling a roofing company to install your desired option, consider how color can affect the property. 

How to Pick Shingle Colors

1. Architectural Style

Understanding the style of a home can help with choosing which shingle color enhances the entire property. For example, choosing exotic colored tiles for traditional Mediterranean or Spanish-style homes may harm the aesthetic. Instead, you can opt for a rusty orange or red to mimic the look of clay tiles.

2. Homeowner’s Association 

Depending on location, you may have regulations from a local HOA limiting your choices. The rules can cover anything from the material type down to the color. Usually, the board will have a selection of preapproved colors available to browse through. It’s important to work with them because unapproved colors could result in fines or citations.

3. Outdoor Climate 

roofing-companySince light shingle colors deflect sunlight, they can serve to better keep the interior cool in hotter climates. Dark colors absorb heat and can serve to warm the interior of a home, as well as help snow and ice melt in cooler climates. This can make a significant difference in energy usage when cooling or heating a home. 

4. Curb Appeal 

Light colored roofs can make homes appear larger, whereas dark roofs can make them seem smaller. Light colored roofs also don’t draw as much attention, meaning eyes will notice the fine details of a home’s body. Dark colored roofs tend to be the focus of appearance, removing attention from noticeable imperfections of a home’s exterior. 

5. Existing Home Colors

If you’re not going to change the home’s exterior color scheme, it’s best to find a shingle color that works with the rest of the house. For example, a grey home can benefit from the dark contrast that a black roof provides. Similarly, red brick houses look fantastic with gray or black shingles.



For help finding the perfect shingle color for your home, turn to Ford & Son Roofing. Family-owned and -operated since 1945, this professional roofing company brings quality roof repair, maintenance, and replacement to the Cincinnati Tri-State area. Contact them at (513) 231-1600, or visit them online to learn about their services.

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