Red Brick House With Gray 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.

Red brick house with gray metal roof.

Metal roofs look more modern which doesn t fit the style or your average red brick house. Contrary to common misconceptions there is a wide range of metal roof colors and finishes that can beautifully match any house style. Due to variances among color monitors the colors that appear on your screen may not be exact. This simple palette works best with more traditional style homes but can work well with some modern styles as well.

You should also consider the pattern and texture of your shingles as well as the color. Red brick is definitely a popular home exterior material as you can see below the result is nothing short of spectacular exteriors while red brick costs more than vinyl siding and fiber cement it s less than natural stone. A metal roof does not increase the chances of a lightning striking a house though. This beautiful custom red brick home used a gray and brown asphalt shingle with a brown metal accent roof.

An all white house with a gray roof is a truly classic look. Depending on the brick you choose and labor costs in your area expect to pay 6 50 to 10 00 per square foot. Please order an actual paint chip from your sales representative before. Red bricks and white bricks tend to look much better with grey shingles than some other shades of brick.

In addition to curb appeal it is important to consider the quality of the metal roof paint. Then add a metal roof by selecting a color from above. With metal roofing lightning is never an issue. A metal roof acts as a faraday cage and in case of a lightning strike would safely dissipate the electric charge.

Check out the example picture above. 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. Generally speaking we use metal roofing as an accent and shingles for the main roof. 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.