Advice on exterior colour scheme
We are looking to replace our (leaking) tiled roof with a colourbond roof. At the same time, we were thinking of refreshing the exterior woodwork. Would love your thoughts on the best colour scheme. We are keen on a light colour for the roof, as we have hot summers but open to ideas!
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Julie Herbert
10 months agoIf having a light roof which is great for hot summers, I would go light on your timber to compliment the sandstone, even painting the brown bricks as well, you could add a contrast or not, add landscaping and it could look really beautiful.
ecohk
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10 months agoIt could be an exposed aggregate, exposed concrete, have you tried pressure washing your pavers, they may come up nicely.
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