Roofing Style Guide
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- There’s a new trend towards deep, strong colors being used on the exterior of homes. When the body of the house color is strong, a neutral roof color will allow the body color to showcase a home.
- Dark trim colors are a powerful way to frame a home. When using a dark trim, a roof color that matches or is a shade lighter than the trim color can produce an anchored, coordinated aesthetic.
- If a home is made of brick or stone, match the color of the roof with the permanent fixtures on the exterior.
- If you love the splash that red makes on the rooftop, remember that two dynamic colors are not better than one. Make sure the body color is calmer.
- Two or more body colors combined, along with varied trim colors, are part of a growing trend seen around the country. Roof colors should be simple and neutral in these cases.
- Combining trendy colors with conventional choices on a home’s exterior ensures that the design will have balance and remain appealing for the life of the roof.