Metal Roof Color Trends for 2018
There’s something happening to metal roofs across the U.S. Homeowners are really getting into making statements with their roofs, and nowhere is this more obvious than with the colors they’re choosing. The trend in roofing colors this year is bigger and brighter, with vivid, stand-apart colors showing up on more and more roofs.
The color of the year for 2018 named by color experts Pantone is Ultra Violet. This is a universal choice and perfect for use, according to Pantone, in a wide range of applications. This deep, lusty, powerful shade when used on a metal roof can make a huge statement without saying a word.
The Metal Roofing Alliance believes that 2018 will usher in more brilliant roof colors than ever before. The alliance predicts that deep blue shades, vibrant whites and knock-out reds will be colors high on many homeowners’ lists this year. Roof-buyers also are heading toward multi-colored roofs and roofs with earthy shades such as vivid stainless steel, titanium and copper.
More distinctive roofs = more distinctive homes
In years past, homeowners tended to choose more subtle roofing colors that blended in with the colors on other parts of their homes or with the landscapes surrounding their dwellings. Now, many people are looking to be unique and are discarding old color models for shades and tones that are impossible to ignore.
When imagining a handsome metal roof with a strong, wake-you-up color, you might think it’s a little over the top (no pun intended). The truth is, a distinctive metal roof color can make a great match with virtually any style of home. This is because roofing color doesn’t act like the color of a home’s exterior walls. For example, you wouldn’t want to paint your home Cardinal Red, but a Cardinal Red roof can look fantastic atop most homes with more subtle paint jobs.
Choosing the right color for your metal roof
If you really love it, any color in a metal roof can be the right color. Here are some tips in narrowing down your choices.
1. Consider the light. Different times of day and the amount of sun or clouds can alter the color of a roof. Choose a color you feel will look great in all light variances.
2. Functionality beyond looks. If a major metal roof selling point for you is heat reduction, go with a light (but still vivid) shade rather than dark hues.
3. Living with it. A metal roof is going to last 50 or more years, so in choosing your color, make sure it’s one you can live happily with for a long time.
4. Consistent color. If you want your metal roof’s color to remain exactly the same over the years, consider a high-quality finish such as PVDF coatings. Certain bare metals (copper and patina, for example) will naturally change in shade over the years.
5. Try before you buy. The Metal Roofing Alliance provides a great online tool to help you visualize how different colors of roofs will look on a home. Check it out here.
Whatever you want in your metal roof, Advanced Aluminum supplies it to builders and contractors throughout the Lakeland FL, area. If you’d like to know more about metal roofs or get info on having one installed by a local expert, give us a call at (863) 648-5787.