If you’re renovating the outside of your home, it can be a lot of work. There are many decisions to make, such as windows, roof type, and color. It’s work to pull together the outside of the home. So today we want to help by giving you tips for choosing the right shingle and siding combination.
1. See what works in your neighborhood
One of the easiest ways to get a matching shingle and siding combination is to peek at your neighbor’s homes. Drive through the neighborhood and see if there are any combinations that strike you. Don’t be afraid to bring a camera to snap some photos.
2. Think about your home’s roots
Another tip is to research the roof and siding combinations on homes with your style. If you have a Colonial era home or style home, look up what color and style combinations others with Colonial homes did. You’ll find that certains styles have associated colors. For example, Colonial style homes tend to go with mustard yellows and blue greys.
3. Get samples
You can request vinyl siding samples from some home improvement stores. Once you do this, you can grab some paint chips in the roof colors you were looking at and hold them next to each other. Try doing this outside so that you can see how they’ll look in the sunlight. You may even want to hold these next to the doors and windows to make sure that everything matches.
4. Get virtual
Another great way to check out siding and shingle combinations is to use a virtual tool. There are some sites that let you upload a picture of your home or create a virtual home. You can then change the color. The great thing about this is that you can check out a variety of styles without doing anything permanent. A professional siding company should have the tools to allow you to visualize this.
