By The Roofing Brief Team. Last reviewed: October 2026.
Red shingles are roof shingles in a red color family, and each of the four big asphalt makers sells at least one: GAF Patriot Red (Timberline HDZ), Owens Corning Terra Cotta (TruDefinition Duration), CertainTeed Burnt Sienna (Landmark) and IKO Monaco Red (Dynasty). On asphalt, red is a granule blend, so it is priced like gray or brown in the same line: architectural asphalt runs about $5 to $8 per square foot installed in our 2026 roofing cost report. The real trade-offs are more visible fading on saturated reds, a hotter surface than light colors, and California’s cool-roof rule for reroofs in climate zones 4 and 8 through 15.
What are red shingles, and what materials come in red?
Red shingles are any roofing shingle in a red color family. In asphalt, the color comes from colored mineral granules pressed into the shingle surface, so a line such as GAF Timberline HDZ sells Patriot Red at the same bundle price as its other shades. Red is available in four material groups, and the material, not the color, sets the price per square foot.
- Asphalt (architectural and 3-tab): the cheapest red option, sold as multi-tonal blends such as GAF Patriot Red and IKO Monaco Red, at $5 to $8 per square foot installed for architectural lines in 2026.
- Stone-coated steel: DECRA’s 2023 color guide lists Garnet and Terracotta for DECRA Tile, Capri Clay and Rustico Clay for DECRA Villa Tile, and Spanish Clay as a cool color it says meets California Title 24. For painted standing-seam and exposed-fastener panels, see our guide to red metal roofing.
- Composite and synthetic: polymer slate and shake from makers such as DaVinci and Brava, at $12 to $20 per square foot installed in our 2026 cost report, so red here carries a material premium.
- Clay and concrete tile: the terracotta red of Spanish and Mission roofs; through-body clay keeps its color because the red is fired into the tile, and clay runs $11 to $25 per square foot installed. See our guide to red roof tile for clay versus concrete reds.
Red shingle colors by brand
Every major shingle manufacturer carries at least one red-family color, but the names differ, so a quote that just says “red” cannot be compared: Owens Corning calls its red Terra Cotta and CertainTeed calls its red Burnt Sienna. The table lists the red colors each maker publishes in 2026, with the performance numbers from that maker’s own product page or brochure.
| Brand | Product line | Red-family color | Published line specs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAF | Timberline HDZ (also offered in Timberline NS and UHDZ) | Patriot Red | Multi-tonal true red; sold in 33.33 sq ft bundles, 3 bundles per square | GAF Patriot Red guide |
| Owens Corning | TruDefinition Duration | Terra Cotta | Red-orange blend; 130 mph limited wind warranty | Owens Corning Duration page |
| CertainTeed | Landmark | Burnt Sienna | UL 2218 Class 3 impact, UL Class A fire, 15-year 110 mph wind warranty (upgrade available), 25-year StreakFighter algae warranty | CertainTeed Landmark page |
| IKO | Dynasty | Monaco Red | 130 mph limited wind warranty, ASTM D3161 Class F, ASTM D7158 Class H, UL 2218 Class 3, 5 7/8 in exposure | IKO Dynasty brochure |
| DECRA (stone-coated steel) | DECRA Tile / Villa Tile | Garnet, Terracotta / Capri Clay, Rustico Clay; Spanish Clay (cool color) | Cool colors stated to meet California Title 24; some colors made to order | DECRA 2023 color guide |
Red color names are regional. CertainTeed’s 2023 Landmark sell sheet marks its colors “available in areas shown” and warns it “can not guarantee the identical match” between printed swatches and the shingle, so ask for a physical sample board of Burnt Sienna, Terra Cotta or Monaco Red before signing. For the full range of shades in one brand, see GAF’s full Timberline color palette, and for how the major brands compare on warranty and performance, our 2026 shingle brand comparison report. Owens Corning’s options are cataloged in our guide to Owens Corning shingle colors. If you want red only as an undertone, see our guide to CertainTeed High Index Redwood Canyon and other brown shingles.
Which red shingle should you pick?
| If your situation is | Pick | Threshold or rule behind it |
|---|---|---|
| California reroof, steep slope, climate zones 4 or 8 to 15 | A CRRC-rated cool red (for example DECRA Spanish Clay) or meet an exception | 2022 Title 24 Section 150.2(b)1Ii: aged solar reflectance 0.20 and thermal emittance 0.75, or SRI 16; R-38 ceiling insulation is an accepted equivalent |
| Red brick or stone walls | Muted red-brown: CertainTeed Burnt Sienna or OC Terra Cotta | Editorial pairing: a red-brown roof repeats the masonry tone instead of competing with it |
| White, cream or gray siding and you want a true red | GAF Patriot Red or IKO Monaco Red | Editorial pairing: the light wall lets a saturated red read as the accent |
| Hail-prone area where the insurer discounts Class 4 | Check the color in a Class 4 line before choosing red | Landmark and Dynasty above are UL 2218 Class 3, not Class 4 |
| Spanish, Mission or Mediterranean style | Clay or concrete tile, or stone-coated steel tile | Clay tile is $11 to $25 per sq ft installed versus $5 to $8 for architectural asphalt (2026 cost report) |
| Selling within about 5 years | A muted red or a neutral | Editorial rule: a 20 to 30 year roof outlasts most buyers’ taste in bold color |
Do red shingles cost more than other colors?
No. On asphalt shingles, red costs the same as gray, brown, or black in the same product line, because color is set by the granule blend rather than a premium material. In 2026, architectural asphalt runs about $5 to $8 per square foot installed in our 2026 roofing cost report, regardless of color. A price jump comes only from choosing a designer line ($8 to $12 per square foot in the same report) or a different material, not from choosing red.
Red does cost more in other materials because the material costs more. The same 2026 report puts standing-seam metal at $10 to $18 per square foot installed, concrete tile at $7 to $19 and clay tile at $11 to $25. The worked example below applies those ranges to a 2,000 sq ft roof (20 squares).
| Red roof option on a 2,000 sq ft roof | Installed $/sq ft | Whole-roof range | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural asphalt (Patriot Red, Burnt Sienna, Terra Cotta, Monaco Red) | $5 to $8 | $10,000 to $16,000 | TRB 2026 roofing cost report |
| Designer asphalt in a red blend | $8 to $12 | $16,000 to $24,000 | TRB 2026 roofing cost report |
| Standing-seam metal, red finish | $10 to $18 | $20,000 to $36,000 | TRB 2026 roofing cost report |
| Concrete tile, red | $7 to $19 | $14,000 to $38,000 | TRB 2026 roofing cost report |
| Clay tile, terracotta red | $11 to $25 | $22,000 to $50,000 | TRB 2026 roofing cost report |
Do red roofs fade faster or run hotter?
Saturated reds show granule wear and chalking more visibly than gray or brown blends of the same age, so the red you approve on a sample board is the color at its brightest. Before choosing a true red such as Patriot Red or Monaco Red, read the warranty document for a color-change or weathering exclusion, and ask the installer to put any fade coverage in writing. Clay tile is the most colorfast red because the color runs through the fired body, while a concrete tile’s red is a surface coat.
For heat, the useful number is aged solar reflectance from the Cool Roof Rating Council directory, not an ENERGY STAR label: EPA ended ENERGY STAR certification for roof products on June 1, 2022, per the CRRC sunset notice. California’s 2022 Title 24 code, summarized in CRRC’s cool roof requirements chart, assumes an uncertified asphalt shingle has an aged solar reflectance of only 0.08 and requires 0.20 (thermal emittance 0.75, or SRI 16) on steep-slope single-family reroofs in climate zones 4 and 8 through 15. A standard red asphalt blend generally needs a cool-rated version to clear 0.20, so ask for the CRRC product ID in the bid. Roof color and its effect on heat and resale is covered in our guide to how roof color affects resale and energy.
Are red shingles good for resale value?
Red shingles can suit a brick Colonial or a Spanish Revival house and still narrow the pool of buyers who like the boldest shades. No published sales data isolates the price effect of roof color, so treat any fixed “red roof penalty” percentage as opinion. Muted brick red and terracotta, such as CertainTeed Burnt Sienna or Owens Corning Terra Cotta, read as more traditional than a true red next to a charcoal or weathered-wood roof.
For the broadest resale appeal, neutral roof colors like charcoal, gray, and weathered wood suit the most exterior styles and future paint changes. Red works best when it ties into existing brick, stone, or a Mediterranean style rather than fighting it. Because an architectural asphalt roof is typically warrantied as limited lifetime and kept 20 to 30 years, a homeowner planning to sell within about 5 years should weigh a bold red against a neutral that fits any future buyer.
What house colors go with a red roof?
A red roof pairs best with neutral and warm siding that lets the roof lead: white, cream and warm beige for contrast, gray for a cooler modern look, and muted greens to bridge red brick with the roof. IKO’s Dynasty brochure lists “white, grey or beige stone siding or brick” with white, grey, beige or black trim as the pairings for Monaco Red. Avoid competing bold colors like bright blue or orange siding, which fight the red for attention. If blue is the color you love, consider putting it on the roof instead with our guide to blue roof shingles.
| Exterior | Siding colors that work | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Red brick | Beige, cream, warm gray, sage green | Warm, cohesive, timeless |
| White or cream siding | Red roof as the accent | Classic farmhouse or colonial pop |
| Gray siding | Charcoal or medium gray | Cool, modern contrast |
| Tan or taupe siding | Warm earth tones | Harmonious Mediterranean look |
Pros and cons of red shingles
Red shingles trade a distinctive roof against fade visibility, heat and resale flexibility. The upside is a roof that complements brick and traditional homes at no color premium on asphalt ($5 to $8 per square foot either way). The downside is more visible fading on true reds, an aged solar reflectance that usually needs a cool-rated product to reach California’s 0.20 reroof threshold, and fewer red choices than gray or brown in most lines.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| No price premium on asphalt vs standard colors | Bold reds can narrow the resale buyer pool |
| Pairs with red brick and stone | Granule wear and chalking show sooner on saturated reds |
| Offered by GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed, IKO and DECRA | Standard reds run hotter than white or light gray |
| Cool-rated reds exist (DECRA Spanish Clay) for Title 24 zones | Fewer red choices than gray or brown across lines |
If red asphalt is your pick, write the exact color name and line on the contract (for example “CertainTeed Landmark, Burnt Sienna”) and keep 1 or 2 spare bundles for repairs, then compare it against the neutral options in our overview of types of asphalt shingles. New to roofing terms and materials, start with our roofing basics hub.
Frequently asked questions about red shingles
Do red shingles cost more than other colors?
Not on asphalt. Red is a granule-blend color, so it costs the same as gray, brown, or black within the same product line, about $5 to $8 per square foot installed for architectural shingles in 2026. A higher price comes only from a designer line ($8 to $12) or a different material like standing-seam metal ($10 to $18) or clay tile ($11 to $25), not from choosing red.
Do red roofs fade faster than other colors?
Saturated reds such as GAF Patriot Red show granule wear and chalking more visibly than neutral grays of the same age. Read the shingle warranty for a color-change exclusion before you buy. Clay tile is the most colorfast red because the color runs through the fired body, while concrete tile carries its red as a surface coat.
What brand makes red asphalt shingles?
All four major asphalt makers do. GAF sells Patriot Red in Timberline HDZ, Owens Corning offers Terra Cotta in TruDefinition Duration, CertainTeed offers Burnt Sienna in Landmark, and IKO offers Monaco Red in Dynasty. Availability is regional, so confirm the exact color name and line on the quote.
What color house goes with a red roof?
Neutral and warm siding works best. White and cream give a classic contrast, gray adds a modern cool balance, and beige or sage green pair well with red brick. IKO lists white, grey or beige siding, stone or brick as pairings for its Monaco Red. Avoid competing bold colors like bright blue or orange.
Are red shingles good for resale value?
It depends on the shade and the house. Muted brick red and terracotta suit brick and Mediterranean homes, while a true red appeals to fewer buyers. No published sales data isolates the effect of roof color, so if a sale is likely within about 5 years, a muted red or neutral is the lower-risk pick.
Do red shingles make a house hotter?
A standard red runs warmer than white or light gray but cooler than black. California’s 2022 Title 24 assumes an uncertified asphalt shingle has an aged solar reflectance of 0.08 and requires 0.20 on steep-slope reroofs in climate zones 4 and 8 through 15, so in hot climates look up a cool-rated red in the Cool Roof Rating Council directory. ENERGY STAR stopped certifying roof products on June 1, 2022.