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Atlas Pinnacle colors 35 year Architect shingles
Sample colors
below
"How do I know
which color will look best on my home?"
Choosing exterior
colors for your home is a tough decision, and
one that you will live with for many years to
come.
For best
results, your new roof should complement your
home's exterior. When choosing a color or style,
consider how it will blend with the home's
brick, stone, siding or paint color.
Neutrals are a
Natural, they blend well with a variety of
colors, they stay stylish while "trendy" colors
come and go.
Today shingles
are created combining a variety of colors,
unlike the mono colors of shingles of years
past. Which opens up new color options for
homes.
Use these simple
steps to determine the color that will create
the EFFECT you are looking for.
- Gather
Gather samples
that represent the outside permanent colors
of your home (brick, siding etc) You can use
paper or fabric or whatever other sample you
can find that is very close to the home
exterior.
- Consider
your surroundings
Consider the
environment and your neighborhood.
Coordinating with your neighbors home should
not be a prime consideration, but
duplicating your neighbors home would not be
ideal either. Landscape colors may lend
direction for color schemes. You may want to
consider coordinating or blend in in with
nature, or choose contrasting but
complementary colors. Example, a log home in
a wooded area, a green color blend or a
brown color blend would work with the
surroundings very well. Where as a red roof
would be a vast contrast.
- Select
Similar Colors
Select similar
colors in the same family as the existing
permanent elements such as brick or stone,
to produce a simple scheme which will make a
small home appear larger. Example, A light
brown shade of shingle on a Tan colored
brick home.
- Select
High Contrast
Select
high-contrast colors to produce a bold
striking effect. These highlight
architectural detail and designs;
low-contrast colors hide details, which may
be desirable in some cases.
- Using
Color to Balance
Use color to
balance the proportion and design of a home.
Light colors make homes appear larger, dark
colors make home look smaller. Dark colors
outline architectural details against light
backgrounds; light colors do the reverse.
Once you
have decided what color will create the
desired effect, you have just a couple of
items to consider regarding the style of
shingle and exact shade.
You should
view actual full shingles, we will bring
these to you.
View them at
a distance, in natural daylight to get the
full impact of the blending of colors and
patterns. Keeping in mind the appearance of
a shingle color may vary due to the
conditions, and time of day. Wet weather or
overcast conditions will change the
appearance of a shingle.
Black Shadow Very popular
Dove Gray
Weather Wood Very popular
Hickory
Hearthstone Gray Very
popular
Heather Blend Very popular
Woodland Green
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