Medium gray sounds like a solid choice—safe isn't always bad, right? Curious though, did you notice if the color changed much with different seasons or weather conditions since installing it? Always wonder how much that affects things long-term...
Medium gray's a decent pick, agreed—safe usually means fewer regrets down the line. Couple quick points from experience:
- Didn't notice huge seasonal shifts, but cloudy days definitely make it look darker.
- Moss buildup shows less on gray than black, but still needs occasional cleaning.
- One thing to watch: fading after 5-7 yrs can be subtle but noticeable compared to original install.
Overall, still a practical choice, just don't expect zero maintenance...
"Didn't notice huge seasonal shifts, but cloudy days definitely make it look darker."
Yeah, that's been my experience too. Installed medium gray shingles on a client's house about six years back. Looked great at first, but cloudy days made the roof seem darker than expected. Also noticed the fading issue—nothing dramatic, but enough to spot if you're paying attention. Still a solid choice overall, just don't buy into the "maintenance-free" hype some salespeople push...
Interesting you mention fading—I hadn't even thought about that. We're looking at a darker charcoal color right now, and I'm wondering if fading would actually help balance out the darker look on cloudy days? Or does it just end up looking patchy and uneven over time...?
"Still a solid choice overall, just don't buy into the 'maintenance-free' hype some salespeople push..."
Yeah, learned that lesson already with siding. Nothing's ever truly maintenance-free, is it?
- Totally get your hesitation about fading—went through the same thing with our deck stain.
- Charcoal's a great pick though, even if it fades a bit, it usually mellows evenly rather than patchy (at least from what I've seen around here).
- And yeah, "maintenance-free" is definitely a myth...but sounds like you're already ahead of the game knowing that.
- Good luck with the roof—bet it'll look awesome once it's done!
