Atlas Woodland Green shingles are the one true green in the Atlas Pinnacle Pristine line. We install Atlas roofs across the North Hills and the City of Pittsburgh, and we hear the same questions every time green comes up: what does it look like once it is on the roof, does it fit an older Pittsburgh house, and will it hold its color through our wet springs and gray winters. This page answers all of that with the real product facts behind the color.
Woodland Green is a blended dark green. It is not a flat forest green and it is not a minty pastel. Each shingle carries several shades of green granules with darker flecks mixed in, so from the street the roof reads as a deep, slightly mottled green that shifts with the light. In full sun it looks like moss on a stone wall. On an overcast Pittsburgh afternoon it settles toward a dark evergreen that can almost pass for charcoal from a distance.
We offer Woodland Green on every Atlas Pinnacle Pristine shingles roof we install, and because we are an AtlasPro+ Platinum Select contractor, a complete Atlas system in this color qualifies for the Atlas 50 year warranty. More on that below.
Atlas Woodland Green Shingles on Brick, Siding and Stone
Green is a color that depends on its neighbors more than almost any other roof color. Here is how it behaves with the exteriors we see most often around Pittsburgh.
Red and orange brick
This is the pairing that sells Woodland Green. Red brick and dark green sit opposite each other on the color wheel, so the roof makes the brick look warmer and the brick makes the roof look richer. Pittsburgh is full of red brick homes from the 1900s through the 1950s, in Bellevue, Brighton Heights, Squirrel Hill, Morningside and Dormont, and many of them were built with a green or slate colored roof in mind. Woodland Green restores that look without the weight of slate.
Tan, buff and yellow brick
Lighter brick is common in North Hills ranches and split levels from the 1960s and 1970s. Woodland Green reads as a contrast here rather than a complement. Keep the trim white or cream and the look holds together.
White, cream and gray siding
Against white or cream siding Woodland Green gives a classic farmhouse or Cape Cod feel. Against light gray siding it looks modern and quiet. The one combination we steer people away from is cool blue gray siding, where the green can start to look olive. If your siding is in that family, ask us for a full size sample board and look at it on site rather than deciding from a brochure.
Stone and stone veneer
Fieldstone, Ligonier stone and the mixed tan and gray veneers used on newer homes in Cranberry Township, Mars and Franklin Park all pair well with Woodland Green. The green picks up the moss and lichen tones already in natural stone, so the roof looks like it belongs to the landscape rather than sitting on top of it.
Earth tone and dark siding
Brown, taupe and sage siding is where Woodland Green blends rather than contrasts, a calm, woodsy look that suits homes backed up to trees in Fox Chapel, Allison Park and Sewickley Heights. Charcoal or black siding is the exception: roof and walls merge into one block and the house loses definition.
Which Pittsburgh house styles suit a green roof
Some roof colors are safe on anything. Woodland Green is not one of them, which is exactly why it looks so good on the right house.
- Brick Foursquares and Colonials. The two story brick homes that line the streets of Bellevue, Avalon, Ben Avon and the city neighborhoods. Green was a period correct roof color for these houses and it still looks right.
- Tudor Revival. Steep roofs, stucco and half timbering, brick or stone at the base. Found in Mt. Lebanon, Squirrel Hill, Shadyside and parts of Ross Township. A green roof is one of the most traditional choices for a Tudor.
- Craftsman bungalows. Wide eaves, exposed rafter tails, tapered porch columns. The whole style was built around natural colors, and a green roof over a tan or brown bungalow is the textbook combination.
- Farmhouses and Cape Cods. White siding, simple gables, black or green shutters. A green roof turns a plain white house into something that looks like it has been there for a century.
- Stone and brick ranches in wooded lots. Long low roofs show a lot of shingle. A natural green keeps that large surface from dominating the house.
Where it struggles: very contemporary homes with large glass walls and metal accents, and homes with a strong cool gray and black palette. Those houses usually want Black Shadow, Pewter or Coastal Granite from the same Pinnacle Pristine line. If you are not sure which way your house leans, our roof replacement estimates always include time on site with sample boards, and we would rather talk you out of a color than put the wrong one on your house.
How Woodland Green performs in Pittsburgh weather
A color only matters if it stays that color. Pittsburgh is wet for much of the year, our summers are humid, and most of our roofs sit under at least some tree cover. That is the exact recipe for the black algae streaks that ruin the look of a roof within a few years. Green shows those streaks less than a light gray or tan, but the better answer is to stop them.
Scotchgard Protector against black streaks
Every Pinnacle Pristine shingle, including Woodland Green, is made with Scotchgard Protector from 3M. Copper containing granules are blended into the surface so that rain releases a small amount of copper over time, which keeps the blue green algae that causes black streaking from taking hold. Atlas backs this with an algae resistance limited warranty, and the colors are formulated so that the copper granules disappear into the blend rather than showing as speckles. On a green roof that matters, because any stray light granule would stand out.
Wind and impact
Pinnacle Pristine uses the Atlas HP42 format, a 14 by 42 inch shingle with a wide nailing zone and a double line of FASTAC sealant. Atlas rates the shingle for a 130 mph limited wind warranty with standard installation, and up to 160 mph when it is installed as part of a complete Atlas Signature Select roof system with Atlas starter, hip and ridge and underlayment. The shingle also carries a Class 3 impact resistance rating, which matters for the hail cells that come through Butler and northern Allegheny County most summers. You can read the full specification on the Atlas Pinnacle Pristine product page.
The Atlas 50 year warranty on a complete system
Pinnacle Pristine shingles come with the Atlas limited lifetime warranty on their own. The upgrade most homeowners miss depends on who installs the roof and what goes under the shingles.
Malick Brothers Exteriors is an AtlasPro+ Platinum Select contractor. That status lets us register a complete Atlas roof system, meaning Atlas shingles, Atlas underlayment, Atlas starter, Atlas hip and ridge and Atlas ventilation, for the Atlas 50 year warranty. The coverage is on the full assembly, not just the shingles, and it is registered in your name. If a homeowner buys Woodland Green shingles and has them installed over mismatched components by a non certified installer, that enhanced coverage is not available. We put the warranty paperwork in your hands at the end of the job.
The warranty also requires proper attic ventilation, which is why we check intake and exhaust on every estimate. Every roof we install is under our PA Home Improvement Contractor registration, PA174918, which you can confirm on the Pennsylvania Attorney General HIC lookup.
Woodland Green compared with the other Pinnacle Pristine colors
How Woodland Green compares with the colors we install most often.
| Color | Overall tone | Best exterior match | Shows algae streaks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Green | Deep blended green | Red brick, white or cream siding, natural stone | Low |
| Black Shadow | Near black with gray flecks | Any siding, modern and traditional | Low |
| Weathered Wood | Warm gray brown | Tan brick, earth tone siding | Medium |
| Pewter | Medium gray | Gray, white and blue siding | Medium |
| Coastal Granite | Cool gray with dark flecks | White and gray siding, stone veneer | Medium |
| Burnt Hickory | Rich brown | Brick, tan and cream exteriors | Low |
All of these carry the same Scotchgard protection, so "shows streaks" refers only to how visible any staining would be on an unprotected roof of that tone. We have installed Black Shadow in Emsworth and Mt. Washington, Weathered Wood in Squirrel Hill, Pewter in Observatory Hill, Coastal Granite and Burnt Hickory in the North Hills, and Morning Harvest in Allison Park and Ross Township over the past year. Woodland Green is the color we are asked about most often by owners of brick homes who want something other than black or gray. The full Pinnacle Pristine color card is on our roof materials page.
How to decide before you commit to a green roof
A roof is the largest single color surface on your house and it is there for decades, so we treat the color choice as part of the job.
- Look at it on a real roof, in sun and in shade. A brochure swatch is three inches of granules under studio light. We bring a full size sample board to your house and hold it against the brick and trim in daylight. Green shifts more than gray or black, so check both sides of the house.
- Decide the trim first. White, cream and dark bronze trim all work with Woodland Green. If gutters or fascia are due, settle those colors now. Our seamless gutter colors include several that match.
- Confirm the system. Make sure the proposal lists Atlas underlayment, starter, ridge and ventilation so the 50 year system warranty applies.
- Get the estimate in writing. Roof size, pitch, layers to tear off, decking condition, flashing and ventilation upgrades are what move the cost. We put every one on a free written estimate. Financing is available.
Frequently asked questions about Atlas Woodland Green shingles
Is Woodland Green a dark or light green?
Dark. Woodland Green is a deep, blended green with darker flecks. In bright sun it has a mossy, slightly olive cast, and in shade or on a gray day it reads close to a dark evergreen. It is noticeably darker than the greens used on many 1960s roofs and does not look pastel or minty from the street.
Does Atlas still make Woodland Green?
Yes. As of this writing Woodland Green is listed as a current Pinnacle Pristine color on the Atlas website, and it is the only green in that line. Atlas colors can vary by region and some retailers carry it only by order, so we confirm availability with our supplier when we write your estimate.
Will a green roof make my house harder to sell?
Not on the right house. On red brick, white siding or natural stone, a green roof is a traditional choice that reads as intentional and well kept. The risk is putting it on a modern or cool gray exterior where it fights the walls. Our rule is simple: if the house would have been built with a green roof originally, it will sell with one today.
Are Atlas Pinnacle Pristine shingles good shingles?
In our experience, yes. The HP42 format gives a wide nailing area that reduces installer error, the double sealant line holds in wind, the Class 3 impact rating stands up to hail, and Scotchgard Protector keeps the color clean. The limited lifetime warranty on the shingle, and the 50 year warranty on a complete system through a Platinum contractor, are among the strongest in the architectural shingle category.
How do I keep a green roof looking new?
Keep gutters clear so water does not back up under the shingles, trim branches that drop debris on the roof, and leave moss or lichen removal to a soft wash rather than a pressure washer, which strips granules. With Scotchgard Protector the black algae streaks are already handled. A roof inspection every few years catches lifted shingles and flashing issues before they stain or leak.
Ready to see Woodland Green on your house?
Malick Brothers Exteriors is a family owned, BBB A+ accredited roofing company based in West View, installing Atlas Pinnacle Pristine roofs throughout the North Hills and Pittsburgh. Request a free written estimate and we will bring the Woodland Green sample board to your door. Contact us here or call (412) 616-0191.
