Light Gray Roof Shingles

The same home with shingles that have a charcoal base but flecked with greens tans and browns would be far more appealing.

Light gray roof shingles.

1 selling shingles in north america. The plainer the siding is the more a blended color pattern is needed to make your home look interesting and appealing. Now here s the blending principle. This means going with a shade of gray paint that is either several shades darker or lighter than the gray of your roof shingles.

If you have a gray roof you might want to try a monochromatic color scheme. The color of your roof shingles should be a secondary selection after you pick out the material. When choosing a shingle color to match your home always look at actual samples in different light conditions and remember that natural light varies considerably by location not just time of day. Gaf timberline hdz pewter gray algae resistant laminated high definition shingles 33 33 sq.

Notice how the homeowner chose solid dark grey shingles because of the multicolored brickwork and intricate trim then picked up those brick colors for the accents of shutters doors and eavestroughing. Today variations of black brown gray and red roof colors are available in a variety of different roofing materials. These popular shingle colors stem from the materials that builders have been using for centuries. Of course lighter colors reflect the light keeping things cooler while darker colors absorb the light and keep warmth in.

Grey is a neutral color. Slate wood metal and clay. It s an excellent color to use on a roof because it matches most colors at least reasonably well and with neutral colored homes which make up the majority of traditionally decorated houses grey shingles are one of the best choices on the market. Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions the word lifetime refers to the length of coverage provided by the gaf shingle and accessory ltd warranty and means as long as the original individual owner s of a single family detached residence or the second owner s in certain circumstances.

A solid black roof on a home with dark brown wood siding creates a boring combination. Owens corning oakridge 32 8 sq ft estate gray laminated architectural roof shingles. Item 10097 model 1093059. Lifetime limited warranty see gaf shingle and accessory ltd.

The key to nailing this look is to make sure you don t use the exact same shade of gray.