When you are replacing your roof, there are a lot of decisions you need to make, from choosing a trusted roofing company to picking the best type of roofing material for your home. Don’t let picking a roof color be a stressor. Here are 5 tips for picking the right roof color for your home.
1. Check The Colors In Your Brick
Does your house have brick features? Maybe your chimney or your garage door pillars are brick or your house has other brick accents. Since that brick is part of the structure of your house, it’s unlikely for it to be changing anytime soon so pick a roof color that will match the brick.
Fortunately, bricks tend to have many different hues, shades, and colors to choose from. Keep in mind that shades of black, brown, and grey go well with red. If your bricks vary in color, try to pick a solid roof color to avoid a scattered look.
2. Think About Your Shutters
Shutters can be easily painted to match whatever roof color you choose, which is why it isn’t quite as important in your decision as matching the brick. If you love the current shutter color of your house, try to pick a color that can match or compliment your shutters. Making sure your roof color and shutters are complementary will bring a nice, cohesive look to your house.
3. Match The Architecture
Is your house a historical home? You may want to think about keeping the original colors to honor your house’s history. Is your house a Victorian or Colonial home? Natural slate tiles are common for that type of architecture. Greys, browns, and greens look great with the rustic look of a ranch home. Consider the architectural style of your home when you are picking your roof color.
4. Think About Your Favorite Features
What are your favorite features of your home? Maybe you have a wrap-around porch your absolutely love or beautiful stone walls. Making sure to take those features into consideration when you are choosing a roof color, making sure you are picking a color that will match and accentuate your favorite features.
5. Consider Energy Efficiency
Lighter colors will reflect the heat of the sun while darker colors absorb the heat, so consider the type of energy efficiency your roof color can offer your home. The type of roofing you choose can also come into play here, so choose wisely and pick the best type and color for your specific environment.
When you need help with your roof replacement in Northern Colorado, contact us for your free estimate!
Crazy Horse Roofing specializes in roofing and gutters in Northern Colorado in Greeley, Loveland, Fort Collins, & more, and we believe in treating every customer like they are family. We know how important your roof is in keeping your home and your family protected and safe, so we will do whatever we can to make sure your roof is safe, strong, and sturdy.
