Does the colour of asphalt shingles (dark or light) have an effect on the longevity of the roof?
You have to admit that black is a colour that attracts more the heat of sunrays than white. On the other hand, if the roof is well-ventilated, the difference on the roof’s longevity will be negligible. Even if a dark shingle attracts the sun more, the signs of aging show a lot more on a light shingle, which does make them equivalent. So colour choices remain a personal and ethical decision.
