White is a conventional traditional color to paint a house.
Gray house with black metal roof.
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.
With metal roofing lightning is never an issue.
Since black roof shingles absorb the energy from the sun you lose the option to reflect the sunlight to create a cooler attic.
List of the cons of black roof shingles.
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White is added to black to create grey.
The lightning always strikes the tallest object peak regardless of the material.
A metal roof does not increase the chances of a lightning striking a house though.
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A black door also makes a classy and fitting centerpiece to the ensemble.
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Light gray house with black framed windows.
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To find out how the color of your roof impacts function take a look here.
If you have to replace your roof take the opportunity to consider your color choices.
If you have chosen a black or gray roof for your home the gray may be dark medium or light gray.
However there are a few simple solutions that will leave you worry free after your new black roofing installation.
A dark roof absorbs more heat from the sun.
You should also consider the pattern and texture of your shingles as well as the color.
You ll also find that some grays are slightly browned like weathered wood.
Gray can have undertones of blue green or violet.
White and grey are both neutrals.
Bring home samples and see how they look with your other exterior colors.
This action can give you another level of visual confirmation about the pros and cons of black roof shingles for your house.
Oh and don t forget the black front door.
You don t have the option to reflect sunlight.
If you paint your house white and pair it with grey shingles on the roof paint the trim or shutters on your house grey as well.
Medium gray siding mixed with white and real stone veneer black metal roof with tons of white trim and a beautiful front porch with large tapered columns.
A metal roof acts as a faraday cage and in case of a lightning strike would safely dissipate the electric charge.