What Color Shingles Last the Longest?

WHAT COLOR SHINGLES LAST THE LONGEST?

When it comes to choosing the color of your shingles, it's important to know what to look for in order to make an informed decision. Your roof is one of the most important aspects of keeping your home safe and dry, so finding a durable product is key. Let's explore some options for making that call:

YOUR SHINGLES ARE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECTS TO KEEPING YOUR HOME SAFE AND DRY. THEY PROTECT THE WOOD AND FELT BENEATH THEM FROM THE HARSH WEATHER ELEMENTS.

Shingles are one of the most critical parts of your roofing system. They protect everything underneath them from the harsh weather elements. Shingles are made out of asphalt or fiberglass and come in many colors to match your home’s exterior design. There are several types of shingles on the market, which makes it difficult to choose which type is best for you.

Shingles can last between 20-60 years depending on how well they were installed and whether or not there were any leaks or other damage during that time frame. Some newer technologies allow for a longer lifespan than traditional asphalt shingle roofs.

MOST SHINGLE WARRANTIES ONLY COVER ALGAE STAINING FOR 10 YEARS, SO DON'T BE FOOLED BY COLORS THAT MAY LOOK GREAT INITIALLY WHEN INSTALLED.

It's important to note that the colors of shingles will change over time, even if they've been installed in a cool climate. You may notice that your roof appears a bit grayer than it did when you had it installed. This is due to UV rays from the sun, and can happen regardless of whether or not algae has stained your shingles.

Though color fading isn't covered by most warranties, you can help prevent this by using a high-quality roof coating designed specifically for asphalt shingles. A brand like GAF offers several lines of protective products including Ice & Water Shield® Roof Underlayment and Advanced Climate Protection Shingle Sealer & Stain Barrier Sealer which are designed to protect against algae staining as well as help prevent other damage caused by weather exposure like ice damming or snow melt runoff stains on your home's exterior siding materials (like brick).

THE LIGHTER COLORED SHINGLES DO REFLECT THE SUN'S HEAT BETTER AND THUS MAKE YOUR HOUSE SLIGHTLY COOLER IN THE SUMMER MONTHS.

The lighter colored shingles do reflect the sun's heat better and thus make your house slightly cooler in the summer months. The darker colors absorb more heat, which can make it feel hotter in your home when you're using air conditioning to cool down. The lighter colors are more common because they are closer to the appearance of traditional roofing materials such as slate or tile, whereas the darker ones tend to look like tin roofs or asphalt shingles.

HISTORICALLY, LIGHTER COLORED SHINGLES HAVE BEEN MORE COMMONLY USED BECAUSE THEIR APPEARANCE IS CLOSER TO THAT OF TRADITIONAL ROOFING MATERIALS SUCH AS SLATE OR TILE.

Historically, lighter colored shingles have been more commonly used because their appearance is closer to that of traditional roofing materials such as slate or tile. Lighter colors are also more difficult to obtain and more expensive than dark colors.

However, if you live in an area with warmer climates, a lighter colored shingle may be beneficial for your home. The reason for this is because light-colored roofs reflect sunlight better than darker roofs do which helps to reduce the amount of heat absorbed into your attic space. Therefore it's important to consider how much sun exposure your house will get before choosing the color of shingle you want installed on your home's roof!

HOWEVER, THERE ARE MANY OTHER FACTORS YOU NEED TO CONSIDER BESIDES SIMPLY WHICH COLOR YOU LIKE BEST.

As you can see, there are many factors that should be considered when choosing a roofing color. Color is just one of those factors, but it's an important one because it can have an impact on your home’s curb appeal and resale value.

You need to carefully analyze all the factors involved in selecting a color for your roof before making a final decision that will cost you thousands of dollars and last 30+ years.

DARKER COLORS ABSORB MORE HEAT AND MAY NOT LAST AS LONG IN WARMER CLIMATES, AS FAR SOUTH AS FLORIDA OR TEXAS.

In warmer climates, the color of your roof can affect how long it lasts. Darker colors absorb more heat and may not last as long in warmer climates, as far South as Florida or Texas. The darker the color, the more heat it absorbs. The more heat it absorbs, the faster it will deteriorate.

OTHER FACTORS THAT DETERMINE HOW LONG YOUR ROOF WILL LAST ARE PROPER INSTALLATION, VENTILATION SYSTEM, UNDERLAYMENT MATERIAL USED, SLOPE OF ROOF (FLAT ROOFS TEND TO FAIL SOONER THAN SLOPED ONES), HOW WELL PROTECTED IT IS FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE, TYPE OF WOOD DECK...ETC...

Other factors that determine how long your roof will last are proper installation, ventilation system, underlayment material used, slope of roof (flat roofs tend to fail sooner than sloped ones), how well protected it is from direct sunlight exposure, type of wood deck...etc...

Proper installation is key. The shingles should be installed in straight rows with no overlaps or gaps between them. If you see any damage on the shingles after installation or an improper angle at which the nails were driven through them, talk to someone about repairing them or replacing them with new ones as soon as possible before they disintegrate completely and cause leaks down below. Ventilation system will help keep the shingles cool throughout all seasons so they do not deteriorate as quickly under high heat conditions when compared to other types of roofs (such as flat roofs). Underlayment material used can prevent leaks caused by rainwater seeping through cracks between seams where two pieces come together during construction process if properly sealed against water penetration prior installing new asphalt shingle products onto existing ones according't fit right because they were cut incorrectly by person using knife instead saw blade tool designed specifically cutter blades allow pre-cut each individual piece one at time without damaging any underlying layers underneath surface layer only cuts through single layer without cutting into underlying layers beneath surface level thickness depth depth width length etc...

LOOK AT ALL THE FACTORS INVOLVED IN SELECTING A COLOR FOR YOUR ROOF BEFORE MAKING A FINAL DECISION THAT WILL COST YOU THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS AND LAST 30+ YEARS

Before making a final decision that will cost you thousands of dollars and last 30+ years, it's important to consider all the factors involved. Darker colors absorb more heat and may not last as long in warmer climates, as far South as Florida or Texas. If you live in an area with harsh winters, you may want to go with a lighter color shingle that won't absorb the sun's rays quite so much.

Conclusion

We hope you found this article helpful! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to give us a call at 407-887-7663 or book a complimentary 16-point roofing inspection at www.honestaberoofing.com/orlando-fl