Dark shingles are better suited to cool climates because the extra heat facilitates melting of snow and ice.
Light green color roof.
You ll be living with the roof for a few decades hopefully so spend time reviewing your roofing options and coordinating roof colors with the color of your home.
Dark colors absorb heat and light colors reflect it.
Of course lighter colors reflect the light keeping things cooler while darker colors absorb the light and keep warmth in.
A green metal roof can be a bit bossy limiting the home s body and trim color options.
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It s easy being green.
Conversely light and white roofs which reflect heat are good choices for warmer regions.
Color choice is personal of course.
May 3 2016 explore angie miller s board house colors for green roof on pinterest.
Light mint green siding with white trim.
But by observing a few loose rules for achieving a bold or understated design you can achieve a good looking exterior that not only you but also your neighbors will likely appreciate.
It can be harder to design an exterior color scheme using pastels because the majority of homes these day use grays browns and neutral earthy colors.
You might love the look of a white roof but a darker shade might be more energy efficient if you live in an area that gets seriously cold winters.
In general dark color roofs retain heat and are well suited to cold weather climates.