Things to Consider When Choosing a Dark Siding Color

When choosing a siding material, you should consider performance, durability and overall appearance. There is also a wide range of color options available to you. Light-colored siding is the preference of several homeowners, but dark-colored siding can also be an excellent choice, especially if you want something out of the box that would make your home stand out.

Things to Consider

• Color of the Roof

Matching your siding and trim can be useful if you want to boost curb appeal. Roofs with darker hues complement lighter siding colors. On the other hand, a muted, neutral roof allows more color choices for your siding. 

• Impact of Heat Absorption

Your siding contractor will likely remind you that dark-colored surfaces absorb more heat than light-colored ones. You may want to take note of this as it could affect your home’s energy efficiency. That said, if you will be installing dark siding, make sure your home is properly insulated.

• Materials

• Vinyl: If you’re keen on having a true black siding color, vinyl siding may not be the option for you. Several vinyl siding manufacturers guarantee against excessive color fade, but “excessive” is not always clearly defined.
• Fiber cement: Standard factory colors for this material are not particularly dark, but they do not limit the colors you can apply.
• Composites: This material may be painted with any high-grade exterior paint, and there are no special precautions for any color.

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