Listen to Mark and Theresa learn about DaVinci Roofscapes‘ new color studio with Kate Smith, color expert from Sensational Color.
Wearing the company’s European Blend, Kate shares her expertise to help you pick out the perfect colors for your new roof. And, she shares the online DaVinci Color Studio to help you visualize the more than 49 colors and 28 color blends.
“Depending on the style of a home, as much as 40 percent or more of the visual you get when looking at a house is the roof,” says Kate. “The more roof that is shown, the more important it is to allow the roof color to help define the home’s style.
Kate, who is the DaVinci Roofscapes resident color expert consultant, recommends the following guidelines when matching polymer roof colors with different style homes.
Green roofs look best with homes that have natural wood siding, or are painted gray, white or a lighter green color than the roof itself. Avoid red or colors that are very “warm” for the siding, although these bright colors could be used as an accent, such as for a front door.
Brown roofs complement houses painted in tan, yellow, cream, off-white or a different shade of brown. Brick homes that have a yellow or brownish color cast to the bricks can also look good with a brown roof. Stay away from using a brown roof if you have a home with “cool” colors on the main body, such as blues and grays.
Black roofs provide an anchor for tall homes by helping visually lower the roof and making the home look wider in contrast to the siding color and trim. A black roof has a strong link to homes painted in gray, blue, green or white … and can also be used with a brick exterior. Try to avoid a black roof if you have a single story or smaller home, because the black can seem too weighty for a smaller structure.
Gray roofs are an ideal complement to more traditional style homes and can also be used on blue, green, black or white house colors. Bolder accent colors for trim, shutters or the entryway door can broaden the visual appeal of the home with a gray roof.
Terracotta color roofs work exceptionally well with stucco and brick homes, along with stone and those houses with a mixture of exterior materials. White is classic color to use with a terracotta roof. The high contrast between the body and roof colors looks crisp and clean together, and is often a choice for warmer climates.
Red roofs match up beautifully to accent gray or warm brown house colors. Consider a red roof for a white or cream exterior to create a country look for a home.
The company’s products have a 50-year warranty and are 100 percent recyclable. A DaVinci Color Design Program is available to homeowners with an on-line Color Design tool and color experts including Kate ready to answer your questions at www.davinciroofscapes.com
Check out more at DaVinciRoofscapes, and listen to the full radio show from inside the DaVinci Roofscapes booth at the International Builders show with interviews from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition senior producer, Generac, and Green Builder magazine editor Matt Power on February 19.
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