Start with fixed exterior materials
Brick, stone and roof tiles carry undertones that should guide the palette before fashion trends.
- Brick and render
- Windows and garage door
- Driveway and stonework
Coordinate gutters and fascia
Decide whether drainage and trim should blend with the roof, connect to the walls or create deliberate contrast.
- Use fewer colours for calm
- Consider visible gutter runs
- Check downpipes against walls
Consider light, scale and surroundings
Sun, shade and surrounding trees change how samples appear, and street-distance views matter.
- View morning and afternoon
- Step back to street distance
- Consider neighbouring roofs
Confirm suitability before colour
Colour choice comes after confirming the material, surface condition and previous coatings suit the proposed system.
- Inspect first
- Shortlist digitally
- Approve a current physical sample
See this on a Melbourne roof
These completed projects show how the work changes with the roof material and the faults found.
- Blackburn cement tiles painted Terracotta
This cement tile roof was cleaned, prepared and repointed before receiving a Terracotta colour coating.
- Templestowe roof restoration
This high-pitched roof required access planning, cleaning, tile repairs, repointing and a charcoal colour coating.