One of our most asked questions by homeowners is “What is the best shingle color for my roof?”
Most Michigan homeowners choose between Certainteed Landmark Weathered Wood and Certainteed Landmark Moire Black because they are the most versatile colored shingle. They match most home exteriors, making them an economically savvy and convenient shingle color choice while still delivering the impact of a beautifully updated home.
We wanted to provide our clients with more info about shingle colors and what makes them unique. Our team has come together and identified more popular shingles in hopes of giving homeowners more confidence in choosing what color is best for their home.
Here are the most popular shingle colors with the pros and cons.
Weathered Wood
- Colors included are neutrals, brown and a hint of gray.
- Tends to match most siding colors. Considered the most versatile color of shingle.
- Color changes from Landmark Weathered Wood to Max Def Weathered Wood.
Pros
Adds value to your home
Protects your home from the elements
Will not need to replace your roof for another 30 years
Cons
One downside is that your roof may look just like many others in the neighborhood and doesn’t offer the visual pop of a more dramatic color.
Moire Black
- Colors show the truest black on the market. It consists of monochromatic grays and blacks.
- Compliments siding that is red, gray, blue, green, beige.
- Color changes from Landmark Moire Black to Max Def Moire Black
Pros
Classic color.
Adds value to your home
Protects your home from the elements
Will not need to replace your roof for another 30 years
Cons
It is still one of the most installed shingle colors and doesn’t offer differentiation.
Max Def Moire Black
- Colors show rich black and deep gray shadow tones, and can appear slightly gray or charcoal in direct sunlight.
- Compliments siding that is red, grey, blue, green, beige.
- Color is different from Landmark Moire Black to Max Def.
Pros
Neutral and classic
Thicker and Heavier Shingles Max Def colors typically come on the Landmark PRO shingle, which is physically thicker and denser than the standard Landmark shingle
Cons
It doesn’t offer differentiation from other homes. Doesn’t provide a pop of color that may be desired for dramatic curb appeal.
Pewter
- A dimensional mix of silver and gray tones providing the slightest metallic look.
- It is neutral, clean gray that is not too light and not too dark.
- Changes significantly with landmark and landmark pro- max def is a variation of monochromatic grays.
Pros
Easy safe color that will not pull too much.
Adds value to your home
Protects your home from the elements
Will not need to replace your roof for another 30 years
Cons
Very similar to other popular colors, it doesn’t offer a curbside punch.
Georgetown Gray
- Colors include grey base, slight green hue, brown and dark grey stone, perceived colors are blue and red. Grey with pizzazz. Looks good on a green house, blue house, red house, white house, tan, brown or brick homes.
- Underrated for its versatility.
Pros
It’s not going to be the most common color either.
Adds value to your home
Protects your home from the elements
Will not need to replace your roof for another 30 years
Cons
Is a very common neutral color that may not offer too much curbside drama.
Driftwood
- Colors included, grey base with brown and beige stone
- Adapts well to yellow-beige, blue-grey red-brown
Pros
Very versatile color.
Easy safe color that will not pull too much.
Adds value to your home
Protects your home from the elements
Will not need to replace your roof for another 30 years
Cons
Very similar to other popular colors, it doesn’t offer a dramatic curbside punch.
Burnt Sienna
- Varied browns, red brown, dark brown, medium brown
- It can compliment brick homes, on the right the house can be stunning with green siding, blue siding, and can look good with wood features.
- can look like a red brown within the wrong setup and look dated.
Pros
Adds value to your home
Protects your home from the elements
Will not need to replace your roof for another 30 years
Cons
Mixing with the too light of a siding can change the the appearance red/brown to a less desired hue.
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