roof color question

Software Guy · 06-14-2015, 06:03 PM

My wife and I are getting a new metal roof and wrapping the fascia in aluminum. We are torn between a dark red roof, (similar to the current trim) with green fascia or the reverse. A green roof with red fascia. Any remaining exposed wood would match the trim color.

Opinions?

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mp51998 · 06-14-2015, 11:28 PM

Green Roof with Red trim.

seven · 06-15-2015, 09:39 AM

I say red roof just cause it would pop more....you have such greenery all around the house including that green hill next to the house. I feel the green roof would blend in too much....I also feel green roof then red trim...well the red trim may dominate the house over the green roof. thats just my opinion. I am sure whatever you pick will look great. Good Luck

deb · 06-23-2015, 09:50 AM

green roof

ClawSS · 06-23-2015, 10:06 AM

What about copper or patina'd roof with green trim?

arkentect · 06-23-2015, 10:32 AM

this is an extremely subjective topic. However, throughout my architectural career there has always been the rule of match or compliment. Because of the age/style of your home matching the existing trim color will most likely be overpowering. The color on the roof now is less saturated than a metal roof will be which provides a break to the eye. The best option here would be to go with either a neutral (aka charcoal, or as mentioned above copper). I generally lean away from green roofs as well because of how demanding the color is and how easily it draws the eye. If you want a splash of color on a home, the roof is generally not the piece to do it with.

My .02

mp51998 · 06-23-2015, 12:32 PM

Copper would be choice now that its an option.

1Coopgt · 07-05-2015, 07:33 PM

I would go with Copper or Red . Prefer Copper .

Bizaro · 07-05-2015, 07:43 PM

clay shingles, youre welcome.

rebelyell22 · 07-06-2015, 02:54 PM

Thatch or roofing slates lol. Your house reminds me of the Cotswolds

06-14-2015, 06:03 PM	#1
Software Guy Drives: 2017 2SS, 2000 Trans Am Firehawk Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate, NY Posts: 502	roof color question My wife and I are getting a new metal roof and wrapping the fascia in aluminum. We are torn between a dark red roof, (similar to the current trim) with green fascia or the reverse. A green roof with red fascia. Any remaining exposed wood would match the trim color. Opinions? https://goo.gl/photos/FAeftkNrDXm3x7Z78 __________________ I am a sarcastic SOB.

06-15-2015, 09:39 AM	#3
seven Drives: 2015 Camaro RS 2LT AGM Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 672	I say red roof just cause it would pop more....you have such greenery all around the house including that green hill next to the house. I feel the green roof would blend in too much....I also feel green roof then red trim...well the red trim may dominate the house over the green roof. thats just my opinion. I am sure whatever you pick will look great. Good Luck __________________ 2015 RS Camaro 2LT with Sunroof, Performance Exhaust, Ground Effects, Tinted Windows, LED Fog Lights(DD), CAI Cold Air Intake, Ghosted Side Markers(Showstopper), Elite Catch Can, Xpel & SunTek PPF, Replica Z28 High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 Replica Wheels(Satin Black Factory Reproductions)

06-23-2015, 09:50 AM	#4
deb Drives: 2010 SS1 Camero rs rjt/73 & 03 M Ca Join Date: May 2010 Location: nv Posts: 278	green roof __________________ Team L99

06-23-2015, 10:06 AM	#5
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	What about copper or patina'd roof with green trim? __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

06-23-2015, 10:32 AM	#6
arkentect Drives: 2010 Camaro SGM 1LT M6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,630	this is an extremely subjective topic. However, throughout my architectural career there has always been the rule of match or compliment. Because of the age/style of your home matching the existing trim color will most likely be overpowering. The color on the roof now is less saturated than a metal roof will be which provides a break to the eye. The best option here would be to go with either a neutral (aka charcoal, or as mentioned above copper). I generally lean away from green roofs as well because of how demanding the color is and how easily it draws the eye. If you want a splash of color on a home, the roof is generally not the piece to do it with. My .02 __________________ Arkentect's Build Thread!! - UPSTATE C5 MEMBER 2010 SGM M6 1LT - SOLD Current - 2009 C6 Corvette Z51

06-14-2015, 11:28 PM	#2
mp51998 Drives: Black 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: S. Texas Posts: 1,817	Green Roof with Red trim.

06-23-2015, 12:32 PM	#7
mp51998 Drives: Black 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: S. Texas Posts: 1,817	Copper would be choice now that its an option.

07-05-2015, 07:33 PM	#8
1Coopgt Drives: All Black 2012 1LS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 2,042 View My Garage	I would go with Copper or Red . Prefer Copper . __________________ Mods, K&N CAI ,VTC , GM Perf Axleback Exhaust, Elite Eng CC and CSS, GM Strut Tower Brace,Carbon Fiber Anvil Spoiler,ASC T5 Splitter,Gen5diy Foglight kit.

07-05-2015, 07:43 PM	#9
Bizaro Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Redhot 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 1,408	clay shingles, youre welcome.

07-06-2015, 02:54 PM	#10
rebelyell22 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,902	Thatch or roofing slates lol. Your house reminds me of the Cotswolds __________________ 2011 2SS/RS built 8/24/10

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