Metal standing seam 'cool roof', reclaimed wood beams and posts in porch, drought resistant landscaping and pervious paving in driveway contribute to a sustainable building project. Photography by Paul Keller Media

My client came to me after staying in an upscale Hotel in the Napa valley and had an idea to change her 1960's ranch into a contemporary style ranch home. The idea was to get rid of the stucco exterior, add several dormers that brought style and light as well as change the roof to a standing seam metal roof. The entire house had metamorphisized into a whole new home and brings together a very clean lined look.

The front porch features include stamped and stained concrete, yellow pine tongue and groove ceiling, cedar posts, a 42" wide by 8' tall alder door with flemish glass,and limestone veneered walls. The roof is galvalume standing seam with three dormers. It offers a very comfortable and inviting appearance to country living. Rebecca McCoy Photography

Garage workshop - large rustic detached two-car garage workshop idea in Louisville

Approaching the front door, details appear such as crisp aluminum address numbers and mail slot, sandblasted glass and metal entry doors and the sleek lines of the metal roof, as the flush granite floor passes into the house leading to the view beyond Photo Credit: John Sutton Photography

The front porch of the existing house remained. It made a good proportional guide for expanding the 2nd floor. The master bathroom bumps out to the side. And, hand sawn wood brackets hold up the traditional flying-rafter eaves. Max Sall Photography

Architect : CKA Light grey stained cedar siding, stucco, I-beam posts at entry, and standing seam metal roof
Inspiration for a contemporary white two-story stucco exterior home remodel in San Francisco with a metal roof and a black roof

Standing seam roof by Bridger Steel, that will rust naturally over time, adding an even deeper rust color and depth to the roof. Steve Reffey Photography

Example of a brown wood house exterior design in Other with a metal roof

Photo by June Cannon, Trestlewood
Rustic wood exterior home idea in Salt Lake City

For this project, we used Hardie Cedarmill Planks to mimic the look of wood while installing a dark bronze metal roof to keep a color palette of dark tones.

Photography by Sean Gallagher
Country white board and batten gable roof idea in Dallas

For this metal roof installation, we replaced the home's existing slate roof. Slate tends to last for decades and decades, so longevity and durability were crucial for this project. Our standing seam metal roofing was the ideal choice for the job.

The client for this home wanted a modern structure that was suitable for displaying her art-glass collection. Located in a recently developed community, almost every component of the exterior was subject to an array of neighborhood and city ordinances. These were all accommodated while maintaining modern sensibilities and detailing on the exterior, then transitioning to a more minimalist aesthetic on the interior. The one-story building comfortably spreads out on its large lot, embracing a front and back courtyard and allowing views through and from within the transparent center section to other parts of the home. A high volume screened porch, the floating fireplace, and an axial swimming pool provide dramatic moments to the otherwise casual layout of the home.

Example of a mid-sized classic white two-story wood gable roof design in Bridgeport with a mixed material roof

General Fireplace dimensions: 17'-4"H x 10'-6"W x 4'D Fireplace material: Tennessee Field Stone cut to an ashlar pattern with Granite Hearth and Mantel Kitchen dimensions: 5'4" in-between the columns, then around 12.75' along the back Structure paint color is Pittsburgh Paints Sun Proof Exterior "Monterrey Grey" Roof material: Standing seam copper Terrace material: Full color Pennsylvania Bluestone veneer on a concrete slab

The client for this home wanted a modern structure that was suitable for displaying her art-glass collection. Located in a recently developed community, almost every component of the exterior was subject to an array of neighborhood and city ordinances. These were all accommodated while maintaining modern sensibilities and detailing on the exterior, then transitioning to a more minimalist aesthetic on the interior. The one-story building comfortably spreads out on its large lot, embracing a front and back courtyard and allowing views through and from within the transparent center section to other parts of the home. A high volume screened porch, the floating fireplace, and an axial swimming pool provide dramatic moments to the otherwise casual layout of the home.

Photography by Sean Gallagher
Example of a large country white two-story wood gable roof design in Dallas

Beautiful Cherry HIlls Farm house, with Pool house. A mixture of reclaimed wood, full bed masonry, Steel Ibeams, and a Standing Seam roof accented by a beautiful hot tub and pool