Asked on Aug 18, 2014
Will sun and rain change the miss color on our shingles?
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Z
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We had our whole roof replaced with IKO Architectural shingles last week because of larger than golf ball size hail in early June. We used a highly rated contractor that we've used a number of times in the past to replace shingles from wind damage and siding from another hail storm a few years back. Every time we were completely happy with them. They do excellent work, clean up after themselves and are very respectful of our home when working on it. Everyone we have dealt with this from this company we've dealt with has been very friendly and helpful.
I've been sick with Bronchitis the last week and hubby was out of town. Because of our trust, I didn't come out to check the roof until it was completed and found the discoloration you'll see if the photos below. I shared one in black and white because it shows it better.
I talked to the foreman, he said he'd call his boss. When I didn't hear back from his boss, they are usually very prompt. I sent him a text with photos. He got back to me shortly saying the foreman called one of the owners instead of him and he didn't hear about it until my photos. He apologized for no one calling me. He'd got info before he called and said the owner contacted the shingle company, they said that some of the shingles held more "oil" from processing and in depending on sun and rain, the oils would wear off and match the rest of the roof within 3 to 8 months. If for some reason it doesn't the manufacturer would pay to replace the whole roof again.
Not having any experience with this, I thought I'd check with the Pros here to see if this is true.
Though I trust our contractors, we've never used this brand of shingles before and I don't want to wait up to 8 months to find out if our roof will look nice again.
I'm hoping you can help me with this Bob.
Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com
I've been sick with Bronchitis the last week and hubby was out of town. Because of our trust, I didn't come out to check the roof until it was completed and found the discoloration you'll see if the photos below. I shared one in black and white because it shows it better.
I talked to the foreman, he said he'd call his boss. When I didn't hear back from his boss, they are usually very prompt. I sent him a text with photos. He got back to me shortly saying the foreman called one of the owners instead of him and he didn't hear about it until my photos. He apologized for no one calling me. He'd got info before he called and said the owner contacted the shingle company, they said that some of the shingles held more "oil" from processing and in depending on sun and rain, the oils would wear off and match the rest of the roof within 3 to 8 months. If for some reason it doesn't the manufacturer would pay to replace the whole roof again.
Not having any experience with this, I thought I'd check with the Pros here to see if this is true.
Though I trust our contractors, we've never used this brand of shingles before and I don't want to wait up to 8 months to find out if our roof will look nice again.
I'm hoping you can help me with this Bob.
Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com
What Should I Protect My Roof From? Part 1
Read moreThey are supposed to blend the shingles pulling from 3-5 bundles at a time as they are installed. As far as l know there is no more lot number to go by any more because it is all done by computers instead of how it was done int he past.
I just had my roof shingled in September with timberline HDZ shingles - I saw the finished roof and looked good pewter Grey - I look out occasionally a part of the roof from my bathroom and the times I’ve looked out everything looks good I happened to look out today and almost half of the roof on both sides is a light faded color and the other half is the pewter gray I don’t know when this happened or how this happened but I’m really upset as I spent over $4000 on re-shingling it
If it is a new roof and the Roofer used a different batch, the colour may well be different. He needed to buy and have delivered the right amount of tiles in the right batch number. He should re-do it! If he refuses, maybe take him to court. If he says I tiled the roof and that was my contract complete. - get legal advice.
If you have no luck, you could always have the roof Coloured and sealed, I had it done on a bungalow roof after I had the roof extended and the colour didn't match! Colour never faded or collected moss whilst I lived there and infact it still looks good today some 12yrs later.
Asphalt shingles are made of (as their name implies) asphalt. While the material is designed to withstand the elements, it is susceptible to color fading. This is due to prolonged exposure to UV light (sunlight). The drier the climate, the quicker the colors will fade over time.
Some shingles will also face more quickly than others. In general, the darker the shingles, the more you will notice the change in color over time. If you are choosing a shingle color for your home, it’s best to consider the colors based on how much your roof is exposed to sunlight. This will depend on where your home is located and how shaded the roof is. If you have more mature trees on your property, they may provide some shade at certain times of the day.
What was the final outcome?
Hello Z, you need to get them back for a redo!!
Can't be helped! That's what weather does to old tiles een if youhave saved some of existing - ages them! It is like Knitting Wool or Wallpaper ( unless it or they come from original firing batch, their is likkkely to be a difference. Should not notice so much when been in place a few years!
Hi Z? I'm leaning towards no. I think the sun would only worsen the oil and make it darker. I'd want the entire roof redone, and if the company refuses to do that, then I'd take them to court. If you can, get all of your information with the company in writing, or text and keep them all, in case you have to go to court.
Good luck
In short, yes! It's completely normal for shingles to change color over time due to various factors such as exposure to sunlight, weathering, and natural aging processes. The extent and rate of color change can vary depending on the type of shingles, environmental conditions, and maintenance practices.
Quick answer - YES! Everything weathers with age even humans, but you could have it sprayed a colour you like that will be a waterproof solution too, we had it done to my aunts roof - she wanted a bright red! It been more than 10yrs now and it still looks great.
Your roof should be guaranteed for at leat 30 years. Get a hold of the company and tell them what is going on. They may have had a misbatch and needs to be replaced.
Yes, prolonged exposure to sun and rain can definitely change the color of your shingles, even those with a "miss" or variegated color pattern. This fading or discoloration happens because the ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun, along with the weathering effects of rain, can degrade the pigments and protective granules on the shingles.
No, but overtime it will weather and not be so noticeable, unless the tiles for a building are bought at the same time from the same batch, sadly, that's what happens. it also happens with bricks too. not a lot you can do about it, you could have the roof sprayed and sealed any colour you like i think.
YOU CAN DECIDE TO HAVE IT SPRAYED ALL OVER WITH ONE COLOUR SEALER, WE DID THAT WITH ONE OF OUR PREVIOUS HOMES.
Absolutely Yes, sun and rain change the color of roof shingles over time. The sun breaks down the outer layer of the shingle through heat and UV rays. Rain washes away loose granules and dirt, which can make the color look lighter or duller.
How the Sun Changes Shingles
How Rain Changes Shingles