Choosing the shingle color for your custom home can seem like a minor detail, but it has a huge effect on the appearance and curb appeal of your home.
You’ve picked out the perfect kitchen countertops and finally chose what type of siding you would like, but you aren’t done with the details yet! Choosing the shingle color for your custom home can seem like a minor detail, but it has a huge effect on the appearance and curb appeal of your home. Here are some tips for choosing the perfect shingle color for your custom home.
Darker or Lighter
Some homeowners worry that black shingles will retain more heat than lighter-colored shingles, and it is true. Research studies have shown that the plywood beneath dark shingles is on average 10 degrees warmer. However, there was little different between the shades of gray and brown available. While heat retention can be factored in to your shingle color decision, the most important thing is to choose a color that you want to look at every day.
Pick Your Brick
If you are going to use brick as part of your custom home’s exterior, make sure to take the color of your brick into account when picking shingles. Bricks are a permanent building material, unlike siding or shutters, so make sure to compare any potential shingle colors against your bricks before making the choice.
Choose Complementary, Not Identical
Many people think that choosing plain and safe colors for both their siding and shingles is the best way to go, but it can look very unappealing when all is said and done. Make sure that your shingle color does not appear to be a close match to your siding, up close and far away). Think of using complementary colors for your custom home shingles and siding, not identical colors.
Beautiful Shingles for Your Custom Home from Cedar Square Homes
Cedar Square Homes provides a variety of services to our customers, including custom home interior design options and custom home remodeling packages that will set your home apart from others on the street. We care about your health and want to make sure that your beautiful new siding will keep you happy and warm for years and years. We are trusted throughout Maryland for our excellent service and affordable home remodeling prices. You won’t regret contacting us online or giving us a call at (410) 987-9771. To see examples of our work and stay up to date on our promotions, follow us on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest.