A metal roof does not increase the chances of a lightning striking a house though.
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.
In addition to curb appeal it is important to consider the quality of the metal roof paint.
Red bricks and white bricks tend to look much better with grey shingles than some other shades of brick.
Metal roofs look more modern which doesn t fit the style or your average red brick house.
You can remove the metal roof by choosing the red x and can hide un hide the photo and color selectors using the arrows.
The lightning always strikes the tallest object peak regardless of the material.
This simple palette works best with more traditional style homes but can work well with some modern styles as well.
Then add a metal roof by selecting a color from above.
With metal roofing lightning is never an issue.
Contrary to common misconceptions there is a wide range of metal roof colors and finishes that can beautifully match any house style.
You should also consider the pattern and texture of your shingles as well as the color.
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.
Due to variances among color monitors the colors that appear on your screen may not be exact.
An all white house with a gray roof is a truly classic look.
Generally speaking we use metal roofing as an accent and shingles for the main roof.
If your house is red or white brick and you plan to use grey shingles on your roof add black or grey shutters and a black or grey door to tie the whole thing together.
A metal roof acts as a faraday cage and in case of a lightning strike would safely dissipate the electric charge.
Depending on the brick you choose and labor costs in your area expect to pay 6 50 to 10 00 per square foot.
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.
Please order an actual paint chip from your sales representative before.