4 Questions To Ask When Choosing a Siding Color

Color is an important element of siding selection. After all, it takes up about half of your home’s exterior, and can spell the difference between appealing and appalling. In today’s post, the local siding contractors at Howard Roofing & Home Improvements helps you with your siding selection with a few key questions you should ask when choosing a siding color.

  1. What is your home’s architectural style? Some home styles are associated with certain color palettes that they would simply look out of place with a different set of colors. For example, Victorian-era homes usually feature bold color choices, while Craftsman-style homes are typically seen in earthy tones.
  2. What is the local climate? Colors can look different under different lighting conditions, which is why it’s important to take the local climate into consideration. Colors that look good under sunny conditions may look desaturated under predominantly overcast climate. Another consideration is reflectivity: light-colored surfaces tend to reflect solar heat, which can help keep your home cool during the summer season. Ask your siding contractor for siding samples, place them on the porch or a similarly open area, and view them under different times of the day. If you’re trying to choose between multiple color combinations, this is a good way to narrow your choices down.
  3. What is the color of the roof? Unless roof replacement is also part of the plan, you’ll want to make sure your siding complements your roof. Your siding samples will again come in handy, as it would be a simple matter to bring them outside, hold them within view of the roof, and see which one looks the best. In addition to color, you should also consider which profile, style and texture that looks best with your roof.
  4. What are the prevailing color choices in your neighborhood? There are a few yet compelling reasons why you should also consider your neighbors’ color choices. One is because, while you want your home to stand out, you don’t want it to be like a sore thumb. Another is because you may be living in a HOA-governed community. In any case, a quick walk or drive down a few blocks can give you inspiration, or even a starting point, in choosing the right siding color.

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