With metal roofing lightning is never an issue.
Red brick house with tan metal roof.
This home was built in 1930 and contains 4 bedrooms 3 25 bathrooms and 3 968 sq.
The spicy red highlights the roof peak outlines windows accents the front door and defines the porch trim.
Metal roofs look more modern which doesn t fit the style or your average red brick house.
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.
Contrary to common misconceptions there is a wide range of metal roof colors and finishes that can beautifully match any house style.
Blue with blue is generally not a good idea.
Above is a spectacular red brick tudor style house with turret on a lush property.
The metal roofing color chosen should complement the style of your building.
Matching brick with roofing colors 1 if the cast is tan gold or brown then the roof will look better in a warm color or a blend of tiles that includes the cast color.
New large suburban red brick home with arched windows side garage grey shingles and gardens in the front yard.
Gray on the roof can enhance the appearance of bricks.
A metal roof does not increase the chances of a lightning striking a house though.
Green roof with green house is next to impossible.
Not as simple as you d think.
You can remove the metal roof by choosing the red x and can hide un hide the photo and color selectors using the arrows.
If your customer is replacing their roof consider existing siding windows doors and landscape.
The lightning always strikes the tallest object peak regardless of the material.
In general stay away from the bolder brighter reds.
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.
2 story symmetrical home with bright red brick and columns flanking the front door.
2 select cooler hues or gray in the roof color blend if the cast of the brick is gray on the home.
But they look great as an accent feature on architectural details or bump outs.
Building style surroundings.
A metal roof acts as a faraday cage and in case of a lightning strike would safely dissipate the electric charge.
Not for the faint hearted but can be fantastic and are perhaps underutilized.
When choosing metal roof colors there are a variety of factors to consider from energy efficiency to the style and location of the building.
You should also consider the pattern and texture of your shingles as well as the color.
In addition to curb appeal it is important to consider the quality of the metal roof paint.
Then add a metal roof by selecting a color from above.
This beautiful custom red brick home used a gray and brown asphalt shingle with a brown metal accent roof.
White pops up as window sashes to bring dimension and brightness to the facade.
Not much easier than green.