I think a dark charcoal, if you’re planning on putting solar up your roof is then covered up with the solar and you don’t see much of the roof. Just a thought

It looks like theres a roof extension done using shade-cloth ? I'd keep to an 'old' colour like the shade-cloth green , or redo it in that darker grey with the green tinge . I don't like the red paths , so go a charcoal or similar there , the white window frames , some landscaping -- a way nicer and tidier look that is 'in period' , but a reasonably modern take on it !

The shade cloth will come down and get redone in colorbond with new timber and path will be getting removed also.

Sorry , yes I assumed it was coming down -- my point was to do the roof in that greenish colour , or keep it the existing roof colour , as they both suit IMO .

Does the darker colour make the house hotter?

Roof colour matters, but do you have insulation? Insulation is important.

I wouldn’t paint the roof. I’d have it cleaned and any repairs done. The faded look compliments the era of house. You’ll have to have it cleaned and repaired prior to painting anyway so you may as well have the clean done and then reevaluate. If you’re planning on staying in the house, painting the roof adds a future maintenance load and if you’re planning on selling you’re over investing when a good clean would do.

Agree with bigreader, clean first then reevaluate, Stepney on your trims would look great as dreamer suggested, extending your verandah would open up the house, plus landscaping will make all the difference.

I do have insulation in the roof now. Step eye on the trim? As in gutters, rafters and down pipes. How far out do you think I should extend the veranda?

I like the idea of not painting the roof but will definitely need to get it repaired

The roof is a very big part of the exterior of your house. Faded concrete tiles, even cleaned ones ,will always make your house appear old and dated, no matter what else you do. I would definitely paint your roof, probably in a charcoal colour like monument, as it not only looks modern but is neutral and will complement whatever colours you use elsewhere. If you add solar panels, they will also blend in well. Using a green shade on the roof is the last thing I would do. You would instantly date the house as it was typical of probably the eighties and you will severely limit the other colours you can use.

These are the colours I have to choose from, what do you think would look the best? Thanks

More update house photo

Pick the darkest colour in your brick. Hard to compare from photos