Choosing roof shingles is usually something homeowners need to decide when getting a full roof replacement. There may be instances where you’ll need to choose shingles for a localized repair, too. There’s no right or wrong way on choosing roof shingles for color and style, but here are some tips that might help you narrow down the choices.
There are quite a few ways to eliminate your options when choosing roof shingles. If you live in an area with a Home Owner’s Association, double-check the rules to see if they only allow certain colors. You can also take a look around your neighborhood to see what color roofs people have; you might not want to choose a roof type that is totally different from what’s around you as this can affect both your home’s curb appeal and resale value.
If you already love the roof that you have, your first step may be to try and get the same shingle and color as your old roof. Because your last roof replacement may have been over 20 years ago, though, it’s possible that shingles in that color may not be manufactured anymore! Fortunately, you should be able to find shingles that are similar in color and better designed than your old shingles.
Often, roof replacements will have leftover shingles that will be left with the homeowners. It’s up to you what to do with them, but we recommend saving them in case your roof will need future repair. That way, you don’t have to worry about purchasing new materials or risk not being able to match the right color.
If there’s anyone who can offer a reliable opinion, it’s your local roofer at IBEX Roof. After all, we see a variety of homes and roofs every day of the week! Most roofers will have samples of shingles so you can take an up-close look. We can also advise you on the best way to repair a roof when you can’t find the exact same shingles are your current roof. While we can’t make the final decision for you, we’d be happy to tell you what colors are currently popular and trendy.
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Jerry WilleyI wont to thank all of the people that worked extremely hard on both in being honest and doing a great job, and in fast in have enough... read more
Jody KoellingNick and Jeff E. were great. They both took the time to make sure we understood our options, answered our questions and we were able to make the best choice... read more
Donavan AndersonGood price for good work. Crew did full strip and reroof for our two story house in 2 days. Looked great when done. Important to work with a roofing company... read more
Steve WetterlingJeff Eason did a fantastic job and found cost effective ways to avoid high costs
John Bonomi Jr.We actually stumbled across IBEX at the Tigard Festival of Balloons and scheduled a free estimate to have our roof cleaned. And I'm so glad we did! Miguel... read more
Amanda CaseJeff Eason, our project manager, made sure to handle our project with care and attention. He kept us in the loop of what was happening and was generous with providing... read more
Rory ParsonsJeff Eason took great care of me. He kept me up to date each step of the way. I added gutter replacement to my reroofing job and have me regrets!... read more
Michelle HuffmanJeff Eason project manager did a wonderful job and gave me the best deal on gutters
Allen KosinJeff Eason and his crew are professionals who care about the customer. He and his crew arrived promptly at scheduled times. The crew worked efficiently and the roof was installed... read more
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