Do Dark Colored Roofs Need More Ventilation?
Standard roof ventilation allows the air to breathe into your soffits or gable vents and through the ridge vents. The color should not make a difference in how much ventilation is needed.
Are Dark Roofs Hotter?
Do Dark Roofs Require More ventilation? Yes, theoretically, dark-colored roofs can make your attic hotter as they absorb more UV rays than lighter-colored roofs. Your roofing material can also affect how much heat becomes trapped in your attic, as well as attic insulation and attic venting.
However, there is not a lot of stable evidence to suggest that black or dark-colored roofs will change the temperature of your attic by a noteworthy amount of degrees.
BUILDERS-GRADE SHINGLES
Reroofing your home with builders-grade shingles is not recommended and should be done at your own risk. While slightly more expensive, higher-quality shingles can last 15-30 years, many homeowners begin to see problems requiring repairs after just 5 years with builders-grade shingles.
Shingle Process
How is a new shingle roof installed? Litespeed Construction explains in six steps with photos.