Today color choices available in metal roofing are virtually limitless so it is up to you to decide what effect you want to achieve with the color of your roof.
Grey roof with almond brick.
In southern areas frame or stucco homes tend to be more common.
Not all shades of gray have a warm or cool undertone or a secondary color undertone.
If your house is white gray yellow or blue opt for gray or black shingles to create a stately contrast.
Repeat that undertone color elsewhere on the house for a cohesive look.
For existing homes you are limited by the roof and stone or brick.
There are lots of ways to get ideas and of course there are some standard or classic combinations that you should consider such as a black or gray roof with a white house or a black or slate gray roof with a red brick house color combination.
Start with a pinterest search and look for houses in the neighborhood with color palettes you like.
Cool stone colors off whites grays blues gray greens purple.
Though not facing the street because of the side they are on they are a prominent feature on the house.
Thanks for all of your wisdom.
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Some are strictly gray whether light dark or medium in tone.
Guidelines for new builds are the same as existing homes.
Ashley grey for.
Gray brown or black roofs look good with green siding.
The russet hue door sports orange undertones that allow it to stand out from the brown siding.
The blue house in the picture above is terrible with the roof and brick color.
Most brick colors reds oranges yellows.
Red brick is sharp with a black or a vivid or dark blue roof and white trim.
Olive green lightens to moss green window sashes which are highlighted by off white trim.
Other facings often used in both areas include masonry stone veneer wood logs wood or vinyl siding.
I would never use that roof because it is too splotchy.
Brick homes are more prevalent in northern areas.
Yellow or gold house paint is a chameleon that flatters tile red green blue gray brown or black roofs.
To choose the color of roofing shingles go with a color that pairs well with the color of your house.
For a red or yellow brick house try black brown or gray shingles to complement the brick.
For example if your gray roof has green undertones you could do a shutter color in a similar or darker version of that green.
You should also consider the pattern and texture of your shingles as well as the color.
Choosing a color for your roof that contrasts with your home s siding or brick color will instantly help your home stand out and command attention.
Here are two examples and how they might affect choosing a shingle color for your roof.
Dark olive color brick steps and foundation firmly anchor the cocoa brown siding to nearby perennial borders.
A gray roof is an invitation to.
Gray roofs work well with.