Investor · Phoenixville, PA · Member since 2008 · 257 posts · 18 votes
Anyone have any experience in changing the color of the existing asphalt roof shingles without actually replacing them? Is there a special paint, stain, or sealant that'll do the trick? I'm looking to make a switch from brick red to a dark grey/black.
Roofing Contractor · missouri city , TX · Member since 2009 · 1 post · 1 vote
16y
I am a roofing contractor in Texas. There are several products that will achieve what you are trying to do. Send me an e-mail with some details such as roof age, condition, type, etc. Whatever you do, you do, just want to ensure it does not void any mfg. warranty.
Some systems will even offer a reflective capability that will act as a radiant barrier. This would qualify the project for the 30% energy efficient tax credit offered by the fed.
Real Estate Investor · Audubon, PA · Member since 2009 · 13k+ posts · 8k+ votes
17y
In August, my local REIA had a vendor trade show. At that event, there was a roofing company that had a product that could do what you are asking - they were the installers for that product. Don't have the details here, but I'd bet you could google for something like that.
Real Estate Investor · Audubon, PA · Member since 2009 · 13k+ posts · 8k+ votes
17y
Hey, Home Depot had a booth there too, and they had no such product. I will see if I can retrieve the info for you. Whichever of us gets the info first should post it back here.
Investor · Phoenixville, PA · Member since 2008 · 257 posts · 18 votes
17y
A quick Google search yields a lot of differing opinions. Some people seem very conservative and think the stuff with accelerate the decay of the wood, yet others swear that the coatings are the best way to go.
Roofing Contractor · missouri city , TX · Member since 2009 · 1 post · 1 vote
16y
I am a roofing contractor in Texas. There are several products that will achieve what you are trying to do. Send me an e-mail with some details such as roof age, condition, type, etc. Whatever you do, you do, just want to ensure it does not void any mfg. warranty.
Some systems will even offer a reflective capability that will act as a radiant barrier. This would qualify the project for the 30% energy efficient tax credit offered by the fed.