Picking the color of the roof for your home is an important consideration, much like picking the right color for the rest of your home. However, it unlike the color of the rest of your home, it can be much more difficult or costly to change later. So, its important to get it right. Furthermore, not only does the picking the correct color add curb appeal, it can also have a significant impact on your home’s energy efficiency.
Check with your HOA First When Choosing Your Roof Color
When choosing the color of your home’s roof, check first with your HOA to see what restrictions may be in place. We put this first in the article, because most of the newer communities in Florida have HOAs, and most HOA’s have restrictions on the colors they allow in their communities. It would be nothing short of tragic to choose a color for your home’s roof, then have it installed, only to find out afterwards that your HOA is going to force you to remove the roof, because the color is not allowed. Your HOA’s guidelines should spell this out clearly, so take a few minutes to read through them, first and foremost.
Sources of Inspiration for Choosing your Roof Color
When choosing the color of your roof, it may seem overwhelming. After all, its a a decision that’s hard to change later, and ultimately, you have to live with. One of the best sources of inspirations is by taking a drive, walk, or even bike ride around your neighborhood, looking at your neighbor’s homes. The chances are, you all live in similar style homes, and the colors that look great on your neighbor’s homes, may also look great on your home. Besides that, it will keep your home’s look in line with the style of the homes around you, so that you aren’t the neighbor that awkwardly sticks out like a sore thumb.
Choosing Your Roof Color Based on Your Home’s Color
If your home is like most modern homes in Florida, it is probably has a stucco finish, and painted a neutral light color. If this is the case, then you will have a wide set of color options that will look good on your home. If your home is darker in color, then you may be more limited in your options. The darker shades of roofing will look better on your home. Although, if you may be changing tha color of your homes exterior in the near future, this is important to consider now.
Considering Energy Efficiency When Choosing Your Roof Color
The color of roof you choose for a home in Florida can have a significant affect on your monthly costs to cool your home. Darker colors tend to absorb more of the sun’s energy and heat, while lighter colors tend to reflect more the sun’s heat. Don’t discount how much impact this may have on both the cost of cooling your home, and the comfort levels in your home. It can be significant. After all, we live in the sunshine state. So, from a functional stand point, if its all possible, choosing a lighter shade for your roof is a great idea.