The lightning always strikes the tallest object peak regardless of the material.
Gray house with burgundy metal roof.
Since metal is a lifetime material and your new roof will cost at least 9 000 11 000 you want to pick a color that you will be happy with for many years to come.
This is done by using a classic white trim and white shutters that can help keep the siding light while also adding a cool toned touch to tie in the roof.
This contrast needs something to help bridge the two colors given the classic design of the architecture.
If you cut the house frame with white.
Our first gray house example is a stunning 8 000 square foot lake michigan beachfront mansion.
It will make the house look soft and gentle or if you choose a cream light brown gray schemes.
Dark gray roofs can match with many house exterior colors.
Dark gray color roof.
The rooms are large.
A metal roof acts as a faraday cage and in case of a lightning strike would safely dissipate the electric charge.
In addition to curb appeal it is important to consider the quality of the metal roof paint.
The black window frames and metal roof give this home a beautiful transitional look.
Red brick is sharp with a black or a vivid or dark blue roof and white trim gray brown or black roofs look good with green siding.
Light olive house paint is attractive with those darker shingle colors.
The urban farmhouse in this photo is painted dusty green to harmonize with the green roof.
Black dark gray or brown shingles work with a red clapboard country home and can top red brick attractively.
While a black roof may seem like a natural choice with a light gray house consider the style of your home.
While the siding is a light warm tan the roof is a darker cooler gray.
How about gray black or brown house colors.
If used on a one story house the dwelling may look too compact.
The kitchen is stunning.
Follow some general color guidelines when coordinating roof and house colors.
The entire exterior is gray wood shingle with white trim which is a beautiful look.
A black roof will usually make a tall house look shorter.
Architectural details are accented in off white and burgundy.
The views of the beach and lake don t quit.
The garage and front door are real wood stained with a medium natural tone called chestnut.
With metal roofing lightning is never an issue.
Like a loft style with gray concrete walls or even pastel cottage houses.
Especially with a shade like this that has a touch of red.
Contrary to common misconceptions there is a wide range of metal roof colors and finishes that can beautifully match any house style.
The interiors are for the most part light bright and casual.
While a black roof will look sharp remember that black roofs will also absorb more of the sun s rays.
The dark gray roof present the taste of modern simple.
Metal is one of the most energy efficient roofing materials and standing seam roofs in particular reflect so much radiation that even dark colors can be energy star rated.
