A metal roof does not increase the chances of a lightning striking a house though.
Brick house with gray metal roof.
The red tones of most brick homes go well with darker browns blacks and grays.
In addition to curb appeal it is important to consider the quality of the metal roof paint.
A black door also makes a classy and fitting centerpiece to the ensemble.
Cool stone colors off whites grays blues gray greens purple.
If all white is a bit too much you can also go with another light neutral like cream or soft beige with a crisp white trim for a little more contrast.
Just make sure the tone of the roof is a little different than the brick.
A gray house can appear on the cold side which is why a warm real wood door looks so great.
The lightning always strikes the tallest object peak regardless of the material.
Pewter gray is a safe roofing color for a red brick house.
This neutral color will also bring a moody makeover to your home and has become trendy for both the interior and the exterior.
Repeat that undertone color elsewhere on the house for a cohesive look.
White is a conventional traditional color to paint a house.
Contrary to common misconceptions there is a wide range of metal roof colors and finishes that can beautifully match any house style.
Most brick colors reds oranges yellows.
For example if your gray roof has green undertones you could do a shutter color in a similar or darker version of that green.
A metal roof acts as a faraday cage and in case of a lightning strike would safely dissipate the electric charge.
Gray roofs work well with.
White trim white siding and white railings give this farmhouse spick and span appeal.
A grey house exterior lends itself as one of the top choices when you want your house to look elegant timeless and to stand out from rows and rows of white houses.
You want some contrast between the roof and home so either darker or lighter is fine.
A black painted gable vent and charcoal gray steps take their color cue from the home s metal roof.
This simple palette works best with more traditional style homes but can work well with some modern styles as well.
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.
Especially with a shade like this that has a touch of red.
With metal roofing lightning is never an issue.
The garage and front door are real wood stained with a medium natural tone called chestnut.
An all white house with a gray roof is a truly classic look.
White is added to black to create grey.
The black window frames and metal roof give this home a beautiful transitional look.
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.
Painted items such as shutters doors and even siding can always be changed so owners of brick homes should first consider the color of the brick when picking roofing.
White and grey are both neutrals.