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April 19, 2023

Choosing a Roof Color That Makes Your Exterior Look Its Best

When homeowners replace a roof, the color gets less thought than it deserves. The roof can be a third or more of what you see from the street, so the right color can make the whole exterior look updated, and the wrong one can clash with brick you are not going to change.

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Start with what is not changing

Brick and stone are usually permanent, so choose the roof to work with them:

  • Red and orange brick pairs well with charcoal, weathered wood and brown blends. Pure black can look harsh against it.
  • Tan, cream and buff brick works with most colors, including grays, browns and black.
  • Gray and white brick pairs well with charcoal, black and cool gray blends.
  • Then the siding and trim

  • White or light siding with black or charcoal shingles is the most popular look right now
  • Earth-tone siding pairs with brown or weathered wood blends
  • If you plan to repaint, pick the roof first. It is easier to change paint than shingles.
  • Look at real samples, outside

    Shingle colors look very different on a screen, in a showroom and on a roof in Texas sun. Hold samples against the brick at different times of day, and drive by a house in your area that has the color you are considering.

    Think about heat

    Darker shingles absorb more heat. With good attic ventilation, that difference is manageable, but if the house already runs hot upstairs, a lighter or cool-rated color can help.

    What looks good to buyers

    If you might sell, neutral colors that match the neighborhood appeal to the most buyers. A newer roof shows in listing photos and removes an item from the buyer's inspection report.

    HOA rules

    Many North Texas HOAs publish an approved list of colors and profiles. Check it before you choose, and get approval in writing before material is ordered.

    Other exterior touches that work with a new roof

  • New gutters in a color that matches the trim
  • Fresh fascia and trim paint
  • Updated exterior lights and house numbers
  • We bring physical samples to your house so you can see them against your brick in daylight. Call (855) 741-ROOF.

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