Help with roof, gutter and garage door colours
Hi all.
Due to recent storm damage, we're lucky to be in a position where we can now choose a new roof, gutters and garage door. Hoping for any Colorbond suggestions for all three!
We're in a really hot climate and will only consider light roof colours, possibly Surfmist. You only see the roof when approaching from one side, so not a huge factor at all. But the gutters are more obvious. Would dark gutters be out of place on this house?
We were also considering Colorbond Terrain for the garage door to (kind of) match the timber features on the home. We can't spring for the actual timber-look range as this is an insurance job.
The photo is old, from before we moved in, but is the best representation of the current colours. We won't be touching the fascia but are wanting to repaint our front door anyway so that can be changed to match. Thanks!
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Cee
3 years agoI like the idea of the Terrain garage door but couldn't picture it - so googled. Looks more orange in full sun - would this matter to you? Which way does your house face?
I really like the mid grey it currently is too.
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3 years agoMichelle Murphy
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