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Choose the Best Color for your New Metal Roof

Metal roofs are a smart choice

Metal roofs are durable with an expected life of 50+ years. They also come in lovely designs that complement whatever architectural style. Moreover, metal roofing material comes in many styles today including ultra rib, standing seam, flat seam and more. The energy efficiency, wind and fire resistant qualities of metal roofing make it a smart investment. Choosing the color is the most creative part. Read on to find out more about how to choose a metal roof color you can live with for a long time.

Silver metal roof on new home construction installed by Nations Roofing & Construction

So, what colors do metal roofs come in?

There are many color options to choose from. They range from light to dark shades. Making choices can often be confusing. Thus there needs to be some guidelines that can help narrow down to suitable choices. When deciding on this color, you should consider several key factors.

Coordinating Your House Color to your Metal Roof

When it comes to appearances, you need to look at the house from top to bottom. The roof needs to complement the rest of the structure. You should factor in the main and minor colors visible on the outside. This includes what is on the walls, trims, and accessories. It is also advisable to color coordinate with the immediate surroundings. This also means factoring in any nearby structures and nature and consider any neighboring housing that may be visible.

If you are installing a metal roof on new construction (see photo above) then you get to set the stage! Depending on how many other homes are nearby, or if none at all, the sky's the limit (no pun intended).

Color Value of Your Roof and House Size

When making a decision that will last many years, you have to consider how it impacts property values. The color of the roof can have a huge influence on curb appeal. Just as with your choice of driveway materials.

Also, color can have an impact on how people perceive the size of a house. Darker roof colors often make taller structures seem lower and wider. Especially when contrasted with exterior wall and trim colors.

Lighter colors on the other hand can make a house seem taller. So your choice of metal roof house color combinations will depend on the impact you wish to make.

Conforming to the Neighborhood....or Not

Sometimes property owners would like to have a distinct house. Choosing a different roof color from what other properties in the area have can accomplish this. Other times, the desire may be to just fit in. This is often required, especially in areas like gated communities.

Tricounty Metals offers many color choices with their Core Defender and Max Defender roofing panels.

Climate and Roof Color

Local climate is another key factor. Generally, lighter-colored roofs will reflect heat better. This makes it easier to keep the interior cool. This in turn means better energy efficiency. As less power is needed to regulate the temperature within.

Dark colors however absorb more heat. It is hotter within the ceiling space and upper floors. When choosing residential metal roof colors, you need to be careful. Consider what shades will allow for easier and cheaper temperature control within the home.

Being able to visualize the outcome of color choices can help in making a final choice. Using a metal roof color simulator offered by TriCounty Metal Roofing for an easy way to visualize a new metal roof on your own home. It gives a clear picture of what the final result will look like. You will need to upload a photo of the house and edit. This will provide different outlooks and what impact it will have on the overall look.

In the end, whatever color you choose, you will have made a very smart choice for your roof. Not only a smart choice, but a stylish, long-lasting, choice, but a prudent, climate conscious choice that will greatly impact the quality of life for those who live in the home.

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