A gray roof is an invitation to monochrome.
Tan house with black metal roof.
With metal roofing lightning is never an issue.
Yellow or gold house paint is a chameleon that flatters tile red green blue gray brown or black roofs.
Since black roof shingles absorb the energy from the sun you lose the option to reflect the sunlight to create a cooler attic.
However there are a few simple solutions that will leave you worry free after your new black roofing installation.
This produces a calm quiet appearance for the home.
There are no surprises here no drama and no pops of color.
A dark roof absorbs more heat from the sun.
A metal roof does not increase the chances of a lightning striking a house though.
This action can give you another level of visual confirmation about the pros and cons of black roof shingles for your house.
Aluminum and steel roofing available in seamed panels corrugated sheets and shingle designs come in various hues and work especially well on country contemporary and cottage style homes think of forest green metal roof cladding a log cabin or a white painted farmhouse.
You don t have the option to reflect sunlight.
List of the cons of black roof shingles.
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The above house has so much roof that it makes black a bad choice.
The lightning always strikes the tallest object peak regardless of the material.
Brown or warm medium gray shingles are low key and upscale with cream.
Lighter or darker house paint and a contrasting intensity of gray trim create an elegant all gray exterior for any style home.
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Of course the heavy blotchy look of the decorative stone and black trim combined add to the bleak feel of this home.
Black or charcoal colour roof works on this house because the design is not roof heavy.
Instead you have a peaceful appearance that blends in perfectly with the style and architecture of the house.