Are you looking for home improvements that add value, curb appeal, and improve performance? The roof replacement is a great place to begin.
According to REMODELING’s 32nd Cost vs. Value Report, a new asphalt roof is more economically attractive than other home improvements like a kitchen remodel, bathroom addition, or backyard patio.
The roof can make up as much as 40% of a home’s exterior. It is a great way to increase curb appeal. The options for shingle colors are not limited to grey, taupe or other neutrals. There are many options for color and tools that make it easier to add color to your roof. Today’s calibrated Shingles are infused with colors that add depth, dimension, and subtle color.
Are you unsure which shingle color would best match your home’s exterior? Chad Esslinger, a designer and style expert, offers some suggestions:
* Seek out Digital Design Tools: Technology allows you to experiment with exterior colors, including roofing tiles. Owens Corning® Roofing offers inspiration boards and color and design toolsThis allows homeowners to coordinate their exteriors by simply clicking a button. 2020 Owens Corning Shingle Color of the YearPacific Wave is an example of how carefully chosen shingle colors can compliment styles from a grand Midwest colonial to a beach house on the coast.
* Look around your house:
Colors are what people surround themselves with – whether it’s their interior paint colors or accessories like pillows or bedding, or even their closets. What is the majority of your wardrobe’s color? You might gravitate towards blue shades for your roof if your closet is full of navy shirts. A similar approach is to bookmarking an internet search of exteriors that can help you find attractive color combinations for your roofs, doors, windows, landscaping, and windows.
Look online for patterns in exterior, trim, and roof colors. These same colors are likely to appeal to you when combined on the exterior of your home.
* Go for a Color Drive:Consider the neighborhood and neighborhoods you love. Take time to see which homes and colors you are most drawn to. You should drive by different homes at different times of the day and under different weather conditions in order to get a better idea of how a certain color looks when it is wet, sunny and in shade.
* Don’t forget performance:Roofs must be attractive and strong enough to withstand the elements. Owens Corning’s Duration Series Shingles have SureNail Technology embedded in the nailing area, which gives them extra protection against the elements. Extra protection is needed for hail damage in areas that are susceptible to strong winds or storms. Duration FLEX shingles feature a rubberizing SBS polymer modified asphalt to help guard against impact*.
Roofs are a perfect place to bring together curb appeal, performance, and value when making home improvements. Today’s shingle colors allow you to seamlessly tie together functionality and aesthetics.
