Roof Restoration Perth: Selecting The Right Colour

We spend a fair amount of time choosing colours for our interior walls.

We umm and ahh over whether to go for a more modern look.

We even buy tester pots galore because we understand that the way our interiors look matters to helping us feel at home.

Sometimes fewer of us understand that these colour matters don’t end inside.

The colours we choose for our roofs can be even more critical because they impact both appearance and efficiency.

Given the extremities of Perth weather, you could argue that the right choice is essential.

Getting this right on either metal or tile roofing is about more than just what looks good and luckily, we have a few pointers which could help you to settle on just the colour you need.

Consider your priorities

As with any home decoration, you first need to consider priorities for your restored colour. When it comes down to it, there are far more factors in this decision than you might imagine, and each can impact your choice. Before settling on anything, then, ask yourself-

• What kind of roof do you have?
• Do you want to detract or absorb heat?
• What would be best given your location?
• What colours have worked for you in the past?

In many ways, this is no different to considering what you’re after from an interior colour.

Armed with the answers to the questions above, it may be helpful to talk it over with your painter or local paint experts to narrow the choices down.

Know your options

Once you know what you want from colour, it’s time to work out what options you have.

Roof colours offered by Colorbond and Dulux Acratex are a good place to start as there is a wide range of colours to choose from. In the case of some products in the Dulux Acratex range, even reflecting more heat.

With your priorities in mind, though, it shouldn’t be that difficult to settle on ones which suit. However there is a couple more considerations.

Light colours like ‘white’ or ‘light grey’ would be best if detracting heat is a priority, while darker options like ‘charcoal’ would be ideal for heat absorption.

If you have a flat roof, light is best for length, while dark colours detract from high designs. If you live in woodland, an earthy option like ‘Caulfield green’ is could suit your surroundings, while a colour like ‘wheat’ could be far more fitting if you’re exposed to the elements.

Whatever way you look at it, finding the right roof colour need not be difficult if you consider your individual options and needs.