I’m leaning toward light gray too, mostly because I’ve read it reflects more heat than darker shingles. I get the appeal of Malarkey’s features, but for my budget, I’m not sure the upgrade is worth it if I can get decent ventilation in place. My attic’s already roasting in the summer, so I’m planning to add a ridge vent and maybe an extra fan. Anyone else notice a big difference after switching to lighter shingles?
I’ve actually seen a measurable drop in attic temps after switching to lighter shingles, but it wasn’t dramatic—maybe 5-8 degrees on the hottest days. Ventilation made a bigger difference for me, honestly. Ridge vents plus a solar-powered fan helped more than the color swap alone. Out of curiosity, what’s your roof pitch and how much direct sun does it get? Sometimes orientation makes a bigger impact than shingle color alone...
That’s a solid point—ventilation often gives you more bang for your buck than just switching shingle color. I’ve seen folks get hung up on the shade, but if your attic can’t breathe, it’ll cook no matter what. Direct sun and roof pitch really do play a role, too. Sometimes it’s a combo of changes that finally tips the scale. Malarkey’s lighter colors plus good airflow could be a decent move if you’re already seeing some improvement.
Yeah, I’ve noticed a lot of people get stuck on shingle color, thinking it’s the magic fix. Honestly, I swapped to a lighter shade on my old place and didn’t really feel much difference until I added ridge vents. My attic was like a sauna before that. Malarkey’s lighter colors are decent, but if your airflow isn’t right, you’ll probably still have heat issues. Sometimes it’s just tweaking a couple things at once that finally gets it comfortable.
Yeah, I hear you. I tried switching to a lighter shingle once too—didn’t really notice much until I fixed the ventilation. Color helps a bit, but airflow’s the real game changer in my experience. Malarkey’s fine, just don’t expect miracles from color alone.
