If you have a home with a roof that is 10 years older or more, it may be difficult to find the right pattern and color of roof shingle to match what you already have. If you are looking to patch a hole, or fill a section of roof that was damaged, you need to find a good match in color and style to your current shingles. This can be difficult.

There are a variety of reasons why roof shingles may be discontinued. Manufacturers make decisions to stop producing certain shingle lines due to various reasons, including:

Lack of Market Demand Can Prompt Market Changes: Consumer preferences and trends will impact manufacturers’ decisions to discontinue specific shingle types. As the market evolves, certain styles or colors will lose popularity, prompting manufacturers to focus on more in-demand products.

Limited Material Availability: This issue plays a large role in shingle production. If there are limitations in obtaining the raw materials, manufacturers will have difficulty sustaining the production of certain shingle brands or styles. This can lead to a cease in production.

Product Upgrades: Manufacturers are always working to enhance product quality and performance. They often introduce upgraded versions or entirely replace existing shingle lines with upgraded materials or textures. This would make them discontinue the original and focus only on the upgrade.

When identical shingles are no longer available to patch your roof, or a section that needs to be replaced, finding a replacement will be very difficult.

Discontinued Shingles will have limited availability. Once they are sold out of that style and color, they won’t produce them anymore. As discontinued shingles gradually phase out, their availability decreases. Homeowners who want to repair their roofs using the same materials will likely encounter difficulties due to the scarcity of discontinued shingles.

What are your options when you can’t find a match to your existing roof shingles?

1. Ask your roofing contractor, Trotter Roofing, if they can use their sources to find a “close” match, or at least look for one that is similar. (You will get to approve of it before they are placed on your roof). Sometimes, a roofing contractor can call the manufacturer and ask if they have any of that style and color in their warehouse.
2. Go with the shingle upgrade and patch the area. Many homeowners do not like doing this, as they want their roof to match in color and style of shingle, but if the damaged shingle portion is on the back side of the house, and not seen from the road, it may be an option.
3. Consider Roof Replacement. When considering a replacement, consider these points to make a good decision:

Ask These Questions to Determine if a Roof Replacement is Better:

• How old is your roof: Over 7 years? Over 10 Years? The older it is, the more your home will benefit from a newer roof with modern materials. Plus, it will have a new warranty that will last for years to come!
• Ask why the shingle was discontinued: Did it have a flaw? Was the demand for it too low to keep it in stock? Was it out of warranty? The answer to those questions may present a clear choice.
• Is your hesitation to replace the roof only motivated by cost? If this is the only issue, consider talking to Trotter Roofing for optional payment plans or financing options.

We want to help you love your home! Everyone deserves a good roof over their head.