Light Roof Colors

Lighter roofs do the opposite causing homes to look bigger and.

Light roof colors.

Asphalt roofing shingles in a color blend of various shades of brown co ordinate beautifully with the fixed exterior elements of this chateau style home s light but multicolored brickwork patterned driveway courtyard pavement and even the mulch chips as well as with the natural surroundings. And this is key in areas with colder winters like the midwest. Of course lighter colors reflect the light keeping things cooler while darker colors absorb the light and keep warmth in. Such a roof can be reasonably expected to be some 50 to 60 degrees cooler than a dark color asphalt shingles roof.

In general dark color roofs retain heat and are well suited to cold weather climates. Dark shingles are better suited to cool climates because the extra heat facilitates melting of snow and ice. You might love the look of a white roof but a darker shade might be more energy efficient if you live in an area that gets seriously cold winters. While the best protection against heat loss and gain in your home is sufficient insulation the color of the shingles can affect attic temperatures by 40 degrees.

Conversely light and white roofs which reflect heat are good choices for warmer regions. It is best to choose a light color metal such as white light bronze beige peach light green or blue if you live in a region that has a lot of sun and a hotter climate.