what grey roof shingles go with white paint
Janie Budd
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Anyone use Fox Hollow Gray roof shingles?
Comments (7)Roofing is tough because the samples you see at a supplier or from a roofing contractor often times will look different once applied to your build. The samples themselves are from a different lot than what is supplied and can have variations. If you, and im sure you've already been looking, drive around various neighborhoods, you might see a combination you like similar to what you want on your build. Might not be the same brand or shingle type, but ask for sample packs from your supplier and take them along with you and see if you can come close that way. Here in the desert there are a lot of greys in shingled roofs with the theory that it reflects better than dark keeping the attics cooler. My experience roofing is that once the heat is transfered into the shingle themselves, color has little to do with it. Anyhow, i've never seen any grey tone that appear white but lighter colors appear when the shingle is more monotone, ( the same color granules throughout), compared to shingles that have various colored granules around the edging ,(usually darker highlights), around the perimeter of the tabs. The timberline series that you speak of generally have these highlights as they are a dimensional shingle and heightens the effect. You might also check out elk roofing similar to the timberline gaf for other grey options....See Moreany downside to a white shingle roof?
Comments (5)The tax credit is for asphalt roofing shingles that have reflective "cooling granules" and meet Energy Star requirements. Since the infra-red light reflectance of the granules is largely independent of the color, it is not necessary to use white granules. Typical colors vary from light gray to medium dark brown. A light color and/or an Energy Star rating does not necessarily mean that a material qualifies for a tax credit so you will need to get a "Manufacturer Certification Statement" to be sure. Try CertainTeed Landmark Solaris asphalt shingles. http://www.certainteed.com/products/roofing/residential/designer/317920 http://www.certainteed.com/energytaxcredit/ IR reflective roofing materials will provide the most benefit in hot sunny climates where air conditioning is more critical for comfort than heating. That is not the case in New England and your roof is shaded so I find it strange that there would be a net energy savings or that a tax credit would be offered. If the additional cost of the shingles is greater than the tax credit, I can see no reason to consider reflective shingles. There will certainly be no change in the heat conducted through the roof structure from inside to outside and therefore no effect on roof ice dams. White roofs are so easily stained that they usually contain additives to inhibit biological growth. Light colored shingles will usually last a bit longer than dark colored shingles in a sunny climate. Here is a link that might be useful: Energy Star list...See MoreWhat exterior paint combinations go well with a light grey roof?
Comments (2)What color are the awnings? Do you have a picture of the house?...See MoreHelp! Need off white paint color to go with my peachy terracotta roof
Comments (2)This is a decent article about exterior whites that architects favour that includes this color chart below. https://www.gardenista.com/posts/10-easy-pieces-architects-white-exterior-paint-picks/amp/...See MoreJanie Budd
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