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09-12-11, 09:08 AM

dazraf26

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Suggestions on shingles color for colonial brick home.

Hello,

I am doing a complete tear off and would appreciate any thoughts on color for replacement shingles. Hope this picture works!

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09-12-11, 09:15 AM

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Blue, green, red, ...

I think a deep red to match your door would look nice.

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09-12-11, 10:31 AM

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Owens Corning has a design program...Owens Corning™ Roofing Design EyeQ™ Visualization Experience... I bet roofing supply stores have something similar.

A door or trim color can be changed with paint....you have to live with a roof for a long time.

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