Dark shingles are better suited to cool climates because the extra heat facilitates melting of snow and ice.
Light roof colors.
And this is key in areas with colder winters like the midwest.
Such a roof can be reasonably expected to be some 50 to 60 degrees cooler than a dark color asphalt shingles roof.
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.
Conversely light and white roofs which reflect heat are good choices for warmer regions.
Dark color roofs recede to minimize a home s visual mass and downplay roof peak height differences.
Dark colors absorb heat and light colors reflect it.
It is best to choose a light color metal such as white light bronze beige peach light green or blue if you live in a region that has a lot of sun and a hotter climate.
While the best protection against heat loss and gain in your home is sufficient insulation the color of the shingles can affect attic temperatures by 40 degrees.
In general dark color roofs retain heat and are well suited to cold weather climates.
Lighter roofs do the opposite causing homes to look bigger and.