![]() Rather than hiding or overpowering the features of your home, black tends to highlight architectural features and makes other colors appear brighter. Unless the exterior of your house is navy blue or dark brown, a black roof will match and enhance the facade. ![]() The natural wood-shake aesthetic is often perceived as too traditional or old fashioned. A younger generation of homeowners wants a modern home profile. So, why are so many homeowners opting for black shingles? “I think homeowners are tired of seeing the same shingles on all of the houses in their neighborhoods. “I’ve seen a definite increase in the demand for black roofing,” said Cotten, owner of John Cotten Roofing in Joplin, Mo., a TAMKO pro-certified contractor. Roofing contractor John Cotten can testify to the trend in his own business. ![]() This year, Borgard said, it’s possible black could eventually overtake the top spot as many contractors are switching all their shingle orders from brown to black. In 2016, TAMKO’s black-colored Heritage Laminated Asphalt Shingles were the most popular next to TAMKO’s Weathered Wood. “They want something new, but still neutral.” “Weathered Wood was the ultimate color even five years ago, but people are looking for a change,” he said. Like many shingle manufacturers, Borgard said, TAMKO’s best-selling color for many years has been a brown meant to emulate wood shake. “They want something bold, something to differentiate their homes from their neighbors.” ![]() “People today want their homes to be one of a kind,” said Brian Borgard, sales territory manager for TAMKO Building Products. This bold exterior choice makes a statement with an eye-catching, clean color that contrasts against neighboring homes. A black roof breaks up the sea of sameness of entire city blocks in neutral roofing colors. Black shingles began to fall out of popularity.īut today, homeowners are looking to stand out rather than fit in. Homeowners, seeking to mimick the look of expensive wood-shake shingles, started to opt for brown and gray composite shingles. Home improvement experts agree black roofs are making a comeback, offering a sleek alternative that boosts curb appeal and enhances design elements.ĭecades ago, black was the traditional color for asphalt roofs. Spec: Exceeds SS-S-001534 Class A, Type I ICC-ES Legacy Report ER-5375.Grays, browns, taupes - after decades of neutral-colored shingles dominating entire neighborhoods, homeowners are turning to the dark side. See limited warranty for details.Ĭertification: Underwriters Laboratories: Wind Resistant, Class A Fire Resistant ASTM Spec: D3018 Type I, D3161 Type I, D3462, E108 Class A Fed. Made with TAMKO's own fiberglass mat, Heritage 50 shingles are the highest quality laminated shingles available.īacked by a 50-year limited product warranty, 7 year Full Start, limited transferability, and a 60 month limited warranty against damage from wind up to 90 mph. Tough, laminated, double-layer, random-cut design. Improves the look and value of your home without the high costs or liabilities associated with wood TAMKO's Shadowtone granule blend adds depth of appearance to simulate the dimensional look of wood shakes. wind rated for your home's protection and your peace of mind.Įxcellent for new construction or reroofing. Heritage 50 shingles are covered by a 50-year limited warranty and are U.L. ![]() TAMKO's unique Shadowtone granule blend adds visual contrast and depth of appearance. TAMKO's finest laminated self-sealing asphalt shingles combine the beauty of wood shakes with the durability and fire protection of fiberglass. The thickest fiberglass, double-layer, laminated shingles in the Heritage line ![]()
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