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How to Choose a Roof Color | Featuring Erin Napier | Owens Corning Roofing
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FIND YOUR ROOF COLOR

Erin Napier:
Designer. TV Host. Roof Geek.

Erin Napier is a designer, entrepreneur, author, and popular HGTV host. With a degree in fine arts, she has an expert eye for color, including home exteriors. A self-proclaimed roof geek, she believes picking a roof color is a step homeowners often overlook, missing a big opportunity to have an exterior that really sings.

Erin shares her expert tips on choosing the perfect roof color—coordinating shingles with your home’s siding, brick, and trim. Get inspired and explore our shingle gallery to find the look that’s right for you.

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EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES

See how Erin draws roof color inspiration from old books and historically-inspired designs from a time when people were not afraid to use bold, vibrant color. That's why she's partnered with Owens Corning—the collection of vibrant color possibilities from the Duration® Designer Shingle line.

A designer who loves color. A roofing company that loves to make stand-out shingle colors. A perfect match.

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HOW TO PICK A SHINGLE

Ben and Erin Napier, renowned for their keen eye for design and craftsmanship, look at different things when picking the perfect shingle. They know that choosing the right shingle is not just about aesthetics, but also about performance and durability.

Ben and Erin share how Owens Corning Duration® Shingles provide beauty and protection that is built to last. See how Owens Corning Duration® Shingles can transform your home.

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TIPS TO ROOF SMARTER™

Erin and Ben Napier offer guidance on how to use the Roof Smarter™ checklist, including inspecting for damage, elevating your style with color, and using the Total Protection Roofing System® for enhanced protection. The checklist helps give you more confidence when choosing your next roof.

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REIMAGINE YOUR ROOF

Erin Napier shows how a bold roof color can transform a home. With Owens Corning Duration® Designer Shingles, the possibilities are endless.

Opposites Attract

Erin and Ben Napier bring different priorities to the roof—style and strength. With Owens Corning shingles, they find both. Opposites really do attract.

LET YOUR ROOF COLOR TRANSFORM YOUR HOME

Erin believes color is one of the most transformative tools in her design toolkit. Here are more of her insights on how to select just the right Owens Corning Duration® shingle color for your home.

I am a Roof Geek

The color of a house is often the first thing that catches people’s eye as they’re walking down the street. Color is one of the most transformative tools in Erin’s design toolkit. That focus on color is a big reason she’s partnering with Owens Corning.

Watch Erin share her insights on how to select just the right Owens Corning Duration® shingle color for your home.

How to Coordinate Your Exterior

Not everyone is confident in picking a roof color that will look good with other exterior elements. Erin Napier shows you how a simple tool like a color wheel can help you channel your inner designer and land on a look you’ll love.

Start with what you can’t change, like your siding or brick. Find that color on the color wheel, then look across for a complementary shingle color, or try an analogous shade for a more subtle match. Look at all your options and experiment with color using Owens Corning’s life-sized shingle color posters to help find the best match. Choosing roof shingle colors is easier and more fun when you follow Erin’s thoughtful design approach.

Erin Goes Roof Gawking™

Roofs might not always be the first thing you notice—but once you start looking, it’s hard to stop.

Ride along with Erin as she goes Roof Gawking, uncovering the unexpected beauty and character that a roof can bring to a home. From bold color palettes to classic textures, she highlights how the right Owens Corning Duration® shingle can elevate curb appeal and transform a home’s personality.

EXPERT INSIGHTS

Our roofing blog is full of helpful advice from the experts at Owens Corning and our partners.

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The Science of Color

Discover how we use our deep experience in design and manufacturing to create roof colors that complement today’s exterior color trends.

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The Ultimate Roof Color Guide

Explore the remarkable range of color options only available from Owens Corning.

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EXPERT HELP IN REAL TIME

Rather talk to someone in real time? Our Color Consultants are experts in guiding you to shingle colors that will match your home and your style.

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Shingle Color Selection Tools

So, how do you decide? It's easier than you think! Our checklist walks you through how to pick a roof color by exploring nearby homes and experimenting with design tools to find the perfect fit. Download our checklist to get started.

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GET INSPIRED

First, go Roof Gawking™ by scouting your neighborhood and browsing online to see what's possible.

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EXPERIMENT

Now play with our Style Boards and Design EyeQ® visualizer to see how your roof can tie your whole exterior together.

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PICK YOUR FAVORITES

Make a short list of colors you like, then order their shingle color posters to see how they match your exterior.

Pick Your Shingles