Assuming they were fresh all along, it depends on what age they were when you bought them. I canât really give you a general guideline because how long they were sitting fresh at the store (and how they were handled before they got there) will likely change how long they can sit in your fridge.
Effects of roofing shingle color on energy efficiency. Tweet. The color of the shingles you choose for your build can have a significant impact on the buildingâs energy efficiency. The color shingles your clients choose can have significant effect on the temperature of the upper levels of the building. Attic temperatures can vary as much as 20 to 40 degrees F which in turn can reduce energy consumption by 20%.
White houses. Lots of colors will look OK. It takes some skill to pick the best. Tan/Wood colored roofs. These are very popular, perhaps because they are supposed to look like natural color cedar shingles. They are also one of the most commonly misused colors. They may look like cedar, but theyâre not. The differences (texture etc.) are significant. Be very careful using these. Many people like to use them with white houses. I donât know why. Itâs usually not a good look. Tan shingles with a tan house. This is a popular choice â and almost always bad. Yellow colored houses: These are perhaps the trickiest color to work with. Yellow with a strong brown roof is a very common mistake. A soft/muted brown or the right color grey are your best choices. Black can be too harsh, but will work in limited situations. This is a function of the architecture (the lines and angles) of the house. Neutral or earth tone color houses: These should be the easiest to work with.