How to Choose Roof Shingles

QDR • September 2, 2021

Replacing your roof can be troubling and costly. There are a lot of parts, processes, choices, and decisions to make. To help you make your decision, it is best to narrow your roofing materials’ search with the best roof shingles in the market. 

Here are a few ideas that you can use:    

STEP 1: DETERMINE YOUR COST

Shingles, just any other vital part of our homes, are not created equal all the more, they are not priced equal. Roof replacement is not a simple undertaking, it would definitely cost you a bit of cash. The price or cost will be somewhere in between $5,000 to $28,000 for the overall project of course, depending on your preference. 

Cost can be determined through a “Per square feet”. The factors upon what the cost will be based will be through supplies required, cost of the actual shingles, protective elements that make up a more sustainable roof, and labor cost. 

STEP 2: SELECT THE RIGHT STYLE

When choosing the best shingles for your home, you’ll likely incorporate it with your own personal style. You will be presented with a couple of choices, and this is where you’ll pull out your estimated budget to determine which shingle is going to be the best for your new roof. 

It may seem as an unnecessary, solely aesthetic errand but chances are when you are considering new shingles, you know of the uses and importance of getting alternatives already. You can choose to either go with the following styles: 

  • Asphalt,
  • Metal,
  • Slate,
  • Tile, and
  • Wood Shake. 

You need to know about the advantages and disadvantages of each option before you make a decision. Try to do some in-depth research for the quality of each.

STEP 3: CHOOSE THE PERFECT COLOR

Color is a vital element of your exterior decoration. By properly choosing a palette, you are able to create feeling, energy or etc. It can have a warm, welcoming, or bold, dramatic  vibe. Colors are one way to express your creativity, passion and judge how much you care about your property by way of your proactive choices. Your choice of color has so much impact on your house both aesthetically, psychologically and financially. Here are some color choices that would help complement your home: 

HOUSE COLOR BEST MATCHING ROOF SHINGLE COLOR
Red Dark Brown, Black, Grey, Green
Light Grey Grey, Black, Green, Blue, White
Beige/Cream Brown, Black, Grey, Green, Blue
Brown Grey, Brown, Green, Blue
White Almost any color including Brown, Grey, Black, Green, Blue, White

STEP 4: DECISIONS, DECISIONS

It’s not easy making the final decision for your project. Sometimes it is just easier for you to let professionals make the decisions for you. When it comes to choosing which type of roof shingle would work best for you, professional roofers will be the most qualified to make the decisions.
Decide to get started today! Quality Discount Roofing & Construction will help you find the best roofing shingle for your home. They can also handle the siding and the gutters of your home.