What is the best roof color for this natural limestone exterior ?

jimy86leb

10 years ago

last modified: 10 years ago

This is house is under construction and i need to select the best color for my roof.

All options are within budget ( 1-2 Euro/ tile).

All my neighbors have an orange/red roof.

Backyard view

1- La Escandella Visum3 Russet (Made in Spain - 35 year warranty)

2- Tondach (Made in Germany or Austria - 30 years warranty)

3- La Escandella Innova red (Made in Spain - 100 years warranty)

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judithahall

10 years ago

My practical sense tells me immediately to go with the La Escandella Innova Red due to the incredible 100 year warranty. What roof has a 100 year warranty? Having said that, the Innova is my least favorite of the three, the color reminds me of old industrial chimneys that spew the fumes from the industry done within. I find the rich color of the Tondach (of course the one with the shortest warranty) to be in lovely contrast with the limestone, enhancing its natural beauty in a most distinct way. Thinking further, the limestone house with the Tondach roof would be a true beauty when contrasted with the beautiful greens of the landscape and gardens surrounding it.

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PRO
Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.
10 years ago
The scale of the La Escandella Viscum 3 Russet balances nicely with the recess at the exterior windows & doors. Incredible stone work!
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Bev
10 years ago
Since all of the tiles will look great with the limestone, I chose #3 due to the amazing 100 year warranty!
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tooky58
10 years ago
I actually liked #2 but, went with #3 because of the warranty.
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User
10 years ago
I hate to be the odd one out but I like the way #1 looked the best. Besides a 35 year warranty isn't something to sneeze at.
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User
10 years ago
I have a hard time believing a 100 year warranty. If the company goes out of business, there is no warranty. Perhaps I'm too cynical. So, a warranty that long is meaningless to me. I'd go with #1 or 2 because I like the contrast more than the lighter colored #3.
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eightpondfarm
10 years ago
i thought i commented on this poll a couple of days ago already, but i do not see it...? You said your climate is moderate, so heat/sun isn't an issue. I would choose #2. It is a more neutral color than #3 and would look great with greenery. #1 is too cobbley and small, and doesn't look like it fits the scale of your limestone bricks.
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jimy86leb
Original Author
10 years ago
@eightpondfarm This is a new poll ... I have also asked the same question as Design Dilemma https://www.houzz.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-roof-color-for-this-natural-limestone-exterior-dsvw-vd~3817037