Choosing The Right Colorbond Roof Colour For Your Home

There are lots of considerations that all homeowners need to make when picking a new roof. The colour of the roof may be an afterthought, but it doesn’t have to be that way. One of the benefits of choosing a Colorbond roof is the choice of colours available. Therefore, it makes sense to take the time to find the right option. Think about the following factors when choosing the best colour for your new roof.

Start by matching the colour to the surrounding environment of the property

The look of a roof will immediately alter the overall look of a property. It is a dominant focal point, so it needs an appropriate colour. If you go too light, it might look strange. If you go too dark, it can look too heavy and overbalance the aesthetics of the home. Large roofs tend to do better with a more neutral tone or a mid-point on the grey-scale.

At the same time, you also need to be mindful of the way that the property looks in the immediate vicinity.

Finding the right tone is important for the look of the home. But, the wrong colours and hue can stand out against the backdrop. It is always important to be sympathetic to the look of the neighbourhood – not just in regard to the local history, but also the feelings of neighbours. A bright colour can look out of place in an area of muted, neutral tones. Traditional and natural colours always work best. This is especially true in rural and coastal areas.

Is this ideal colour practical?

Most of the practical elements of a roof will come from the materials and installation. Yet, there are some additional aspects to consider here. Much of this comes from heat retention and the desire to save money on heating costs. A light colour is great for homes in warmer climates. These tones help to deflect heat, keeping the property cooler. The opposite is therefore true in colder climates. Here darker tones will aid heat absorption for a warmer home. This simple choice in tone could save a lot of money on heating and cooling costs.

Finally, you can work with colour across the property to enhance the aesthetic appeal.

This new roof colour is just the start when it comes to colour and design. This dominant feature is a great starting point for a wider theme. Homeowners can balance the colours across the property, with reoccurring colours in outdoor buildings, boundary structures, letterboxes and more. This ties in a theme, but also allows users to soften and balance the look of the roof. This then brings this venture full circle.