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1950s Orange Brick Ranch - New Roof and Gutters

4 years ago

My 1950s brick range is in need of a new roof and gutters. I bought the house a few years ago and have always disliked the red 3 tab shingle roof. I think a grey dimensional shingle would look much better. Should it be light, medium or dark grey?


I'm getting new gutters as well. I've read gutters should match the trim or the roof. I have no plans to repaint the window trim or siding since there's also a vinyl siding addition in the back and I can't afford to do it all. So, do I go with white gutters or grey gutters? I AM open to repainting the garage door and/or front door but I'm not sure if that would be a bad idea since I'll be keeping the windows and siding white.


Advice and guidance appreciated!



Comments (10)

  • 4 years ago

    Charcoal dimensional roof, new front door (not Victorian style), paint your porch posts and railings white. Landscape. It will look great!

  • 4 years ago

    When your budget allows, get a cottage style door. The one you have now feels Victorian.

    Think about getting a panel with windows for the garage door.

    Remove the railing. It is a visual barrier to you entry. Plant only perennials there. Add a few plants along the foundation. Be careful not to plant too close to the house. Allow a foot at maturity between the side of the house and the plant. Chose different heights and leaf color. Include some evergreen and some flowering. Don't plant anything that will grow above the bottom of the windows.

    This color, but not this style would look great!

    CertainTeed Shingle Roof · More Info


    GAF Shingle Roof · More Info


  • 4 years ago

    I like your choice for front door!

    Katie thanked houssaon
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    4 years ago

    Light to medium grey roof, white trim including the porch. I would do a more modern door- slab door with great hardware, full light glass door with frosted glass... My taste

    Fairfax · More Info

    leans modern so there is that...

    Katie thanked HALLETT & Co.
  • 4 years ago

    I've actually been toying with the idea of getting rid of the railing as it's coming loose anyway. I'm not sure if I can get a garage door with windows as my HVAC is in the garage and therefore needs to be insulated. But it's something to look into as it would break up the huge block of white. Thanks for the ideas!

  • 4 years ago

    I hear you. Take care of the HVAC first!

  • 4 years ago

    Paint your garage door to match the brick and it won’t stand out visually.

  • 4 years ago

    Cute house! Light to medium grey roof and removing the railings are great ideas. I love muted green (sage-y green) with orange brick so I'd consider that colour for the front door (and gable and garage door if you ever decide to paint those). The front door you found would look great on your house. If you wanted more of an MCM vibe and went with a slab door, check out retro renovations for colour ideas (sage green wouldn't cut it). Gutters should match what they're against to "disappear".

  • 4 years ago

    Update: I ended up going with a black roof as none of the grey options felt quite right. I did remove the porch railing as suggested and had the beams wrapped in white vinyl to match the garage door, gutters, and little bit of siding on the house. The gutters installation isn't totally finished but I wanted to share the progress. I will update again with a full photo once the gutters are complete and the sun is in a different part of the sky. Hoping to get a new door, or at the very least paint the one I've got, for a finishing touch.