We recommend using a tone that s darker then the brick which is what you see in the picture above.
Red brick grey roof.
Plus grey for other woodwork to go with the roof tones.
For home selling purposes it s not a good idea to have the most unique house in the neighborhood.
For example if your re siding a home but not changing the roof.
The black metal roof accents are a great way to cap the bump outs.
The impact of red brick and your roof color.
If your roof is already a color.
Cool gray siding fashions an easy on the eye exterior that benefits from warming touches of paprika red.
Gray is such an easy color to match that it s a safe pick.
If the brickwork had had a patchwork of various colors this choice might have clashed.
Red bricks and white bricks tend to look much better with grey shingles than some other shades of brick.
You should also consider the pattern and texture of your shingles as well as the color.
A white beach house with red trim topped by a blue roof completes the nautical theme.
We are interested in going with a darker reddish color brick red colonial red etc to match our newer entry doors which are a dark red color.
Initially we thought of sticking with the architectural asphalt shingles that are currently on our roof but are now also considering metal shingles as an option.
The body color mimics a red brick color.
Don t use grey shingles on homes with yellow bricks or brown bricks.
Here are some other things to consider when picking a color that goes with red brick.
Suggested shingle colors for red brick houses.
Shown are iko royal estate premium designer shingles in shadow slate.
This roof s contrasting hues of light and dark grey go great with the neutral light grey siding.
Then the colors you pick will need to match the roof color as well as the brick.
Those are just a few examples of how a home s style and setting influences roof color.
White pops up as window sashes to bring dimension and brightness to the facade.
Be consistent with neighborhood standards.
Dark brown black grey green.
A red brick home and gray roof look great together no matter what shade of brick you have.
The grey on part of the shed gable looks right.
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.
The spicy red highlights the roof peak outlines windows accents the front door and defines the porch trim.
Chad esslinger of chad esslinger design answers homeowners questions about how to enhance their home s exterior design and curb appeal when getting a new roof.