Roofing materials guide
Choosing a roof you won’t second-guess.
Color behaves differently at scale than it does on a sample chip. This guide walks through what actually matters — then lets you try every style on a photo of your own home.
Browse the stylesHow to choose
There’s no single “best” roof — only the one that fits your home. Four things decide it:
Your home's color
The roof is the single largest surface on your house. Pull tones from your siding, brick, or stone and either echo them (harmony) or contrast them (drama).
Architectural style
Crisp modern builds love solid black and cool grays; craftsman and cottage homes suit warm wood and earthy reds; coastal homes lean light and weathered.
Light & climate
Dark roofs read bolder and absorb more heat; lighter blends stay cooler and show less in bright sun. Step outside and check the color at different times of day.
Resale & the neighborhood
A roof lasts decades. Distinctive is good, but a color wildly out of step with the street can narrow your future buyers. When in doubt, preview a few.
The styles, and who they’re for
Every style below can be previewed on your own home in seconds. Tap any one to start.
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Charcoal Architectural
Classic dark charcoal with dimensional depth.
Best for: The safe-but-handsome default. Pairs with almost any siding or brick and hides dirt well.
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Weathered Wood
Warm brown blend with a natural, time-worn look.
Best for: Warm, traditional homes — craftsman, cottage, and anything with brown or tan tones.
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Driftwood
Soft gray-brown tones for a relaxed, coastal feel.
Best for: Light, airy, coastal looks. Flatters greige, white, and soft blue exteriors.
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Slate Gray
Cool medium gray with a clean, modern edge.
Best for: Modern and transitional homes that want a cool, clean, understated roofline.
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Hunter Green
Deep forest green for a distinctive, classic statement.
Best for: A confident statement on white, cream, or stone homes — classic without being loud.
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Rustic Red
Earthy brick-red tones with warm character.
Best for: Earthy, Mediterranean, and farmhouse styles, or anywhere you want warmth and character.
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Onyx Black
Bold solid black for a sleek, high-contrast roofline.
Best for: Sleek modern builds that want maximum contrast and a crisp silhouette.
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Designer Slate
Premium multi-dimensional slate look with rich color play.
Best for: Upscale homes after the look of natural quarried slate without the weight or cost.
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The shortcut: preview, don’t guess
Reading about color only gets you so far. Narrow it to two or three styles here, then see each one rendered on a real photo of your house. The right answer is usually obvious the moment you see it.
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