You’ve finally decided you need a new roof. Maybe you’ve even decided on the contractor you want to work with. But a large—and common—issue we hear from homeowners is that they aren’t sure what color to pick.
Color choice is a huge factor in your home’s curb appeal. Everyone passing by your house will take in your design choices and pairings, and you see it every day you pull up into the driveway. And, unlike most siding, you can’t paint your roof if you get sick of the color. Choosing a color combination that makes you feel happy when you see it (or at the very least, isn’t an eyesore) is our job here at Pacific Exteriors.
With almost 20 years of experience helping homeowners just like you, we’re confident when we say that finding the best roofing color for your home starts with intentional observation of the homes around you and some light research.
So let’s get started—how do we find the perfect roof color for you?
Choose a Roof Color Compatible with Your Existing Siding
If your home isn’t in need of a siding replacement any time soon, ensure that your roof color matches your siding is a smart, cost-effective decision.
Remember: you can’t repaint your roof. The color you pick is the color that’ll be there until you need another replacement, and we want to help you avoid that.
This is one of the model homes available on our exterior design tool. We’ll be using this home as an example.
Let’s say this homeowner needs a roof replacement. They see the warm colors of the brick siding and decide they want to choose a similar color.
This also doesn’t look too right; now the neutral brown of the shutters clashes with the warmer red of the roof.
Maybe the homeowner likes this color more—but there’s still a lot of brown. Plus, the visualizer can’t show you what the same roofing options look like during different weather conditions.
Your Neighborhood Will Help You Pick a Roof Color
One of the best and most effective ways of deciding a new roofing color is by taking a glance at what your neighbors are doing. (It’s funny how as soon as you know you need a new roof you start noticing the roofs of every building you pass!)
A quick assessment will give you all the information to make a safe choice. It will tell you what
1) Type of materials are used in your neighborhood
2) Colors and color matches are used in your neighborhood
Whether you decide to follow the grain and use similar materials or go against the grain (but be careful of HOA rules if you’re in one), using the homes around yours as a starting point is an excellent choice.
Also, look for houses that have a similar architectural style or color to yours. It can seem silly, but seeing realistic examples of a home with common elements to yours can reduce the anxiety around a large decision. Bonus points if it’s the same style of house as well!
Caption: One roof out of this neighborhood stands out more than any of the others…
Take Inspiration From Nature
Nature, especially in the Pacific Northwest, is bountiful and lush. Choosing colors that complement the natural growth around your home will further serve to beautify your exterior.
Consider choosing complementary colors to outdoor elements like:
- Trees, bushes, shrubs
- Large outdoor structures like a gazebo
- Mountains or bodies of water
- Flower beds
Caption: the dark green of this roof being slightly off-color from the trees in the background make the roof look dull and out of place.
On the other hand, if you have additions on your roof such as solar panels or a satellite dish, choosing a roofing color that helps them blend in will contribute to your curb appeal.
Rely on a Professional to Help Pick Your Roof Color
Owens Corning, the industry standard manufacturer for asphalt roofing, has a wide variety of roofing options that change depending on your zip code.
Because it changes depending on where you are located, it immediately gives you access to common and popular colors in your area. This cuts out a lot of the research heavy work and immediately gives you a variety of options to decide from and work with.
Pacific Exteriors also offers customers who have signed their contracts a totally free professional design consultant helping you to make decisions on your home. Not only will they help you with color choices—they also help with material decisions.
We know the internet is full of information and it can be not only difficult but tiring to parse. Offering these free consultations and services is our way of ensuring you get the most accurate feedback and estimates.
Order a Swatch and Compare Roof Colors
One of the most tactile ways to compare your roofing options is by ordering a swatch. While a swatch is an incredibly small piece of what your roofing would look like, it can be helpful to have a physical sample to see up close.
Ensure that you review the swatch colors during all sorts of weather—cloudy, sunny, rainy, dark, bright, etc. to ensure you see your potential roofing in lighting situation possible. It’s common for homeowners to pick one they love during the daytime, only for sunset to roll around and they realize it’s not exactly what they wanted.
Our customers have shared that they found it helpful when planning their project to create a mood board of homes they loved and then identifying what visual components would help their home accentuate those features. It’s one of our favorite things to do with customers!
Pacific Exteriors Can Help Pick Your Roof With a Free Roofing Visualizer
Pacific Exteriors has a visualizer available on our website that allows you to upload a photo of your own home and digitally customize siding and roofing. With hundreds of different combinations, this tool allows you to test a huge variety of siding and roofing options for free.
Just head to this link and upload a photo of your home. If you have any questions, please reach out to us—or fill out the form to get your free estimate and live, professional advice today.
Schedule Your Free Estimate with Pacific Exteriors Today
It’s true. There are a lot of components to deciding on the best roof color for your home, but by taking these careful steps in researching the available options, we have no doubt you’ll select something you’re excited for and happy with.
Start with looking at your neighbors, and maybe even doing a little house-hunting drive. Pay attention to nature. Then, use visualizer tools like Renoworks or order a sample swatch to help you understand what your home will look like.
Finally, book your free appointment and sign with a contractor—and let us take care of the rest.
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