How to Get the Right Color of Shingles for the Home

Pay attention to shingles and siding combinations you notice around your neighborhood. As you drive around, make mental notes about which siding and shingles combinations you find attractive, and contemplate whether these combinations would prove equally attractive on your home.

Gather shingles samples. Visit a shingles vendor and get samples of the colors that you think you may like, gathering many different colors so you can effectively explore your options.

Lay your shingles samples against your siding. Select a bright, sunny day to complete this task, ensuring that you have ample light to fully appreciate the colors of the shingle samples. As you look at your matchups, weigh the benefits and weaknesses of each, determining which you find most visually appealing.

Elicit opinions from others. Ask family members or friends to help you make your choice after you have narrowed your options down to just a few. By asking for others’ opinions, you can reduce the likelihood that you will ultimately end up second-guessing your choice.

Try out a tech tool. Visit the GAF site Virtual Home Remodeler (see Reference section), and play around with some combinations for an engaging and easy way to try out different shingle choices. At this site, you can select a siding color and shingles colors, creating pairings that will help you better understand how your shingles will impact the look of your home.