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# Does a New Roof Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal?

June 1st, 2026 | 10 min. read

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Do you need a new roof? Are you wondering if a new roof will increase your home's look? 

Buying a house is one of the most expensive and proud purchases you'll make in your lifetime. So, it makes sense you want to show it off and make it look great with high curb appeal.

The landscaping, the color of your house, light fixtures, and more all impact your home's curb appeal. But what about a new roof? 

Does it impact your home's curb appeal at all? If you've never had a roof replacement, you probably don't know what to expect. Let's change that.  

**For over 35 years, Bill Ragan Roofing has helped homeowners understand what they actually get out of their roof investment. **Now, I'll break down what a new roof does to a home's curb appeal. 

By the end of this article, I'll answer:

- Does a new roof increase your home’s curb appeal?
- What roofing materials have the highest curb appeal?

## Does a new roof increase your home’s curb appeal?

Y**es, a new roof does increase your home’s curb appeal.** No matter the type of roofing material, a new roof is guaranteed to increase a home's curb appeal.

![before and after an architectural asphalt shingle roof replacement](https://www.billraganroofing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ArchitecturalAsphaltShingleRoofReplacementBeforeandAfter.png?width=600&height=400&name=ArchitecturalAsphaltShingleRoofReplacementBeforeandAfter.png)(Before and after of an architectural shingle roof replacement)

While looking clean and new plays a major role, something as simple as choosing the right color also makes a huge difference. And if you get a premium material, you can completely transform your home's look. 

Now, I’m not saying you should go way over budget for a premium roof just for the sake of boosting your home’s curb appeal. But when the time comes for a roof replacement, just consider the impact on your home’s curb appeal. 

## What roofing materials have the highest curb appeal?

As I said, a new roof increases your home's curb appeal no matter the type of roofing material. Even homes that a get new roof with standard asphalt shingles get a nice boost.  

However, there are plenty of premium roofing materials that offer a premium look. So, let's look at the best roofing materials with high curb appeal plus their cost, lifespan, warranty, and the pros and cons. 

### Luxury asphalt shingles

[**Luxury (also called designer or premium) shingles**](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/what-luxury-asphalt-shingles)** are designed to look like a natural slate tile roof.** They are larger, more durable, and the most expensive of [three types of asphalt shingles](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/types-asphalt-shingles). 

![luxury asphalt shingles](https://www.billraganroofing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%5BIM%5D%20Image%20Assets/29.jpg?width=600&height=338&name=29.jpg)

However, the slate look also means luxury shingles have the highest curb appeal compared to other asphalt shingles.

**Cost: **$8.00 - $10.00 per square foot

**Lifespan: **30 years or longer in perfect conditions

**Material warranty: **30-year warranty (prorated after 10 years) from the manufacturer. Upgrade to a 50-year non-prorated enhanced warranty with a full roof system.

**Luxury asphalt shingle pros:**

- Durability
- Longevity
- High curb appeal
- Stands up well to storm damage

**Luxury asphalt shingle cons:**

- Expensive
- Longer installation compared to the other asphalt shingles
- Needs yearly maintenance

### Standing seam metal roofing

[**A standing seam metal roof system**](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/standing-seam-metal-roof)** is a series of panels locked together at the seams or seamed mechanically.** Under each rib (seam) is a clip that fastens the panels together and allows them to glide back and forth when the metal goes through thermal expansion.

![standing seam metal roofing](https://www.billraganroofing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MetalRoofing2Compressed.jpg?width=600&height=345&name=MetalRoofing2Compressed.jpg)

Because of its expansion and contraction capabilities, a standing seam metal roof is the [recommended type of metal roof for residential purposes](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/best-type-metal-roof-residential-roofing).

**Cost: **$16.00-$20.00 per square foot

**Lifespan: **30 years (up to 50 in the right conditions)

**Material warranty: **30-year paint warranty on the [Kynar 500 painted finish](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/things-know-about-kynar-painted-finish-metal-roof)

**Standing seam metal roofing pros:**

- High curb appeal
- Versatility (used to accent asphalt shingle roofs)
- Color options
- Long-lasting
- Durable
- Virtually maintenance free

**Standing seam metal roofing cons:**

- Expensive
- Potential for [oil canning](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/what-oil-canning-metal-roof)
- [Makes noise when it rains](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/metal-roofs-noisy-rains)
- Hard to repair

### Synthetic shingles

[**Synthetic (also called composite) shingles**](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/synthetic-roof-shingles)** are made of a synthetic polymer or recycled materials and designed to look exactly like a slate or cedar shake roof. **They look very close to the natural material they mimic with realistic grooves, marks, and shapes. 

![davinci synthetic slate shingles](https://www.billraganroofing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1216OHBWebsiteImage.jpg?width=600&height=450&name=1216OHBWebsiteImage.jpg)(DaVinci synthetic slate shingles)

This roofing material is a newcomer to the roofing industry, but it’s becoming increasingly popular among homeowners specifically for the high curb appeal. 

**Cost: **$15.00 - $20.00 per square foot

**Lifespan: **40-50 years 

**Material warranty: **Depends on the manufacturer

**Synthetic shingle roofing pros:**

- Eco-friendly
- Very high curb appeal
- Class 4 impact rating
- No cracking or breaking like natural material counterparts
- Cheaper than the materials it mimics

**Synthetic shingle roofing cons:**

- Newer to the roofing industry
- Expensive

### Cedar shake

[**Cedar shake**](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/what-cedar-shake-roof)** is a premium roofing material made of natural wood (cedar) materials. **They are split into [3 grades (types) of cedar shake shingles](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/grades-cedar-shake-shingles): common (most inferior), selects (80/20 split), and 100% straight grain (highest quality).

![cedar shake roof](https://www.billraganroofing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cedarshakeroof3-2.jpg?width=600&height=342&name=cedarshakeroof3-2.jpg)

A cedar shake roof is considered one of the best-looking roofing materials available. However, it's important to remember cedar shakes don't keep the fresh look forever. 

**Cost: **$25.00-$30.00 per square foot

**Lifespan: **30 years (up to 50, depending on your area’s climate)

**Material warranty:** None (made from natural materials)

**Cedar shake roofing pros:**

- Very high curb appeal
- Durable

**Cedar shake roofing cons:**

- Expensive
- Needs yearly maintenance
- Loses the “fresh” color over time
- Cedar shakes rot, crack, and curl as they age
- No material warranty
- Materials may not be readily available

### Slate tiles

[Slate tiles](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/what-is-slate-roof)** are a premium roofing material made primarily out of natural slate tiles and other slate materials.** They slate look provides homes incredibly high curb appeal, which is why other materials mimic the look. 

![slate tile roof](https://www.billraganroofing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SlateRoof1.jpg?width=600&height=450&name=SlateRoof1.jpg)

However, a slate roof system is incredibly heavy, so your home has to be built or retro-framed to carry the weight of a slate roof.

**Cost: **$25.00 - $30.00 per square foot

**Lifespan: **75 to 100 years

**Material warranty: **None (made from natural materials)

**Slate roofing pros:**

- Longest lasting roofing material available
- Very high curb appeal
- Durable

**Slate roofing cons:**

- Expensive
- The weight factor
- Slate tiles are fragile
- Slow and skillful installation
- Harder to repair
- No material warranty

## Does a new roof increase your home's value?

After reading this article, you know that a new roof increases your home's curb appeal and the top materials for a premium look. Looks and aesthetics are always a factor when getting a new roof, but it's also important to consider your budget. 

Premium materials with high curb appeals come at premium price. So, you just need to decide how much you want to increase your home's look based on what you can afford. 

However, a new roof's boost for your home's curb appeal is one thing. The increase that many homeowners care more about is what it does to a home's value. 

That's why I wrote another article breaking down the impact the monetary value a new roof adds to a home. 

Check out [How Much a New Roof Increases Your Home's Value](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/does-new-roof-increase-home-value) to learn just how much value getting a new roof adds to your home's resale value. 

[![roof cost calculator](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3406853/4d52a9e1-8d53-4d87-a88c-0dd2314fbb15.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3406853/4d52a9e1-8d53-4d87-a88c-0dd2314fbb15)

 

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