Which GAF Timberline roof colors look best on Georgia homes?
Short answer. On most Georgia homes the safest GAF Timberline colors are Charcoal, Weathered Wood and Pewter Gray, which GAF names among its most popular, with the final pick depending on your brick, stone and siding. Red brick usually pairs best with Charcoal or Weathered Wood, white and gray siding with Charcoal, Pewter Gray or Slate, and stone or earth tones with Barkwood, Hickory or Shakewood.
Pairings by exterior
- Red or orange brick: Charcoal, Weathered Wood or Pewter Gray. Avoid reds and strong browns that compete with the brick.
- White or light siding: Charcoal for contrast, Pewter Gray or Slate for a softer look, or the higher-contrast Midnight Mesa.
- Gray siding: Charcoal or Pewter Gray, keeping the roof darker than the walls.
- Tan, beige or stucco: Weathered Wood, Barkwood, Hickory or Shakewood.
- Stone or log homes in the mountains: Barkwood, Mission Brown, Hunter Green or Shakewood.
Georgia factors that change the answer
Heat: dark roofs run hotter. A well-ventilated attic handles either, but if your ductwork runs through the attic, a mid-tone may help comfort a little.
Algae: streaks show most on light colors under trees. Make sure the packages carry GAF's StainGuard Plus logo.
HOAs: many subdivisions in Gwinnett, Forsyth, Cobb and north Fulton keep approved color lists.
Neighborhood: a roof that suits the street helps resale more than a perfect match to a paint chip.
Confirm the line
Colors vary by Timberline line. HDZ has the widest palette, UHDZ offers six colors, and regional colors are not stocked everywhere. Look at full-size shingles outdoors before deciding. See the best shingle colors for Georgia heat and HOA roof approval in Georgia.