5 Factors to Consider When Choosing Colors for Your Roof

Jessica RajputMay 28, 2022

The roof is a crucial part of the house. You can say that it is the most determinative of all because it is the overall covering of the house. It shields and defends your property and your lives under it. That is why roof building and installation must be done professionally. No excuse, no question. The roof must be able to completely protect you any season and any time of day.

With excellent materials and expert construction, a roof can truly perform its function well. Every aspect of it must be aligned with each other, so that the roof as a whole will work efficiently. One of the seemingly easy-to-plan points yet often hard-to-decide on for many homeowners is the roof color. While some think that the color is not very important, know that it is.

Here are 5 factors to consider when choosing colors for your roof.

1 – Climate

Where do you live? What’s the climate in your country or to be specific, in your area of residence? That is your first and most important basis for picking a roof color.

Weather and all the other natural elements affect the roof. Whether you like it or not, it really does because the roof catches everything and receives everything to protect you and your house. The color of your roof can make a difference. Even if it’s just a slight difference, it can alter a thing.

Color can make the roof easily absorbent of heat, cold or both, and it can also not – depending on the specific color choice. Light hues make sunlight bounce back, so if you have a light-colored roof, the temperature inside your house will be kept low. On the other hand, dark tones soak up heat, thus houses with dark-colored roofs tend to be hot inside, regardless of whether it’s summer or not.

2 – Exterior Color Palette

Needless to say, your roof’s color must match the color palette of the rest of your building. Make sure it suits your exterior color scheme without awkwardness, without being too dull or too catchy.

Look at the color of the siding. Roofing and siding work hand in hand, so even with their colors, make sure they blend perfectly. Let the shades comfortably harmonize with each other.

3 – House Structure

While you have the freedom to choose any color you want for your roof and while any color won’t complain, know that different house structures and styles have different colors that fit them.

Traditional houses and modern houses vary from each other – in design, in vibe, in fashion and also in color. Figure out the structure that your house has. Seek advice from your trusted home builder or reliable residential or commercial roofing contractors. They can help you big time!

4 – Building Size

The roof’s color must be chosen keenly, considering the size of the building the roof is installed on. As you know, colors can give various sorts of impact, meaning and illusion.

If your house is big, a dark-colored house would be fine. Meanwhile, if your house is not that big but rather small or just average, you might want to select light colors because they can make your house appear bigger than it really is.

5 – Surroundings

The points to focus are not only found on or in the house building itself. They could be around too. Look at the environment embracing your abode. When choosing a roof color, it should also chime in with the surroundings. Before entering the house, it’s always the exterior that will make the first and freshest impression. See to it that your roof color does not give off an extremely flashy aura while also not being lifeless. Its compatibility with the surroundings can determine the mood and flavor it exudes.

ROOFS AND HUES

Invest in a high-quality roof for your beloved house. Keep in mind that it’s not just for your property’s value but most essentially for your sake. Every detail of your roof is fundamental. Don’t underestimate the power of color because in everything, it has something to say. Even your roof agrees.

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AUTHOR:

Nicole Ann Pore is a writer, an events host and a voice over artist. She finds quality and well-researched writing as a worthwhile avenue to enlighten and delight others about things that matter. For her, it’s restoring and fulfilling to the heart and a great way to clear the mind while loading it up with fresh learning. Film critiquing and filmmaking are among her interests too. Giving all the glory to God, Nicole graduated Cum Laude from De La Salle University Manila, Philippines with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts.