What are the Most Popular Metal Roofing & Cladding Colours?
26 September, 2022
Over the last few years, metal roofing has skyrocketed in popularity. And, thanks to the talent, innovation and creativity of the market, this popularity boom is only going to continue.
This is because not only does metal roofing and cladding offer a sleek and elegant design feature, but it also gives property owners a huge degree of flexibility.
Metal cladding and roofing is available in a vast array of different colours, styles and designs – to suit any property.
To give you a sense of the huge variety of design options out there, we’ve used this article to showcase the full metal roofing colour spectrum, which you have to choose from.
What are the Most Common Colours for Metal Roofing?
The most common colours that feature in metal roofing systems are, naturally, greys and blacks.
This minimalist colour palette enhances the sleek elegance of metal roofing systems. They are bold, modern and versatile, and can be used within almost any style of property.
But, this will largely depend on the type of metal and the roofing systems manufacturer that you choose.
If you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary, then keep reading.
What Metal Roofing Colours are becoming more popular?
In an interesting contrast to the typical colder feel of metal roofs, warmer colours are increasing in popularity.
These include reds, browns and oranges, in a range of different shades.
They give an interesting twist to the widely used terracotta roof tiles – taking a popular roof shade, and deploying it in an entirely new material. This makes it a great choice for homeowners that want the elegance and performance of a metal roof, but don’t want it to overtly stand out in contrast to their neighbours houses.
Or, in a more metallic version of the warmer colour tones, you could also opt for gold or copper roof colours. These are very glamorous, and are certain to stand out from the crowd. If you have a very modern property, but want to bring some character and warmth into the design, a gold or copper roof is a fantastic way to achieve this.
Equally, if you like the colder tones of a metal roof, but the usual minimalist colours aren’t for you, green metal roofing colours are also becoming more popular.
Greens give metal roofs a vibrancy and a uniqueness, without appearing unnatural. Thanks to the natural green colour of aged copper, these colours don’t look out of place in metal roofing.
If coloured metal roofing is something you’d be interested in exploring, we’ve detailed two of the leading coloured metal roofing manufacturers below. VMZinc and GreenCoat PLX specialise in stylish metal roofing colours, which strike the perfect balance between bold and elegant.
VMZinc
VMZinc is Europe’s leading zinc roofing manufacturer. The metal roofing and metal cladding colours that it offers comprise a variety of tones and effects, but are all exceptionally tasteful.
These include PIGMENTO shades of blue, brown green and red – all of which feature a subtle coloured hue. Then, for property owners looking for a traditional metal roof, VMZinc also offers chic grey and black zinc roofing systems.
GreenCoat PLX
GreenCoat PLX is a metal roofing manufacturer, which is renowned for the high durability and environmental sustainability of its products.
Within its range, the variety of metal roofing and metal cladding colours that it offers is remarkable.
Its range of 11 colours include traditional greys and blacks (in a number of different shades), plus different reds, browns, oranges and greens, alongside metallic gold and copper finishes, as well as a pristine white option.
At Salmon Solutions, we are proud to be trusted suppliers and installers of Greencoat PLX and VMZinc roofing.
So, if you would like to find out more about the wide variety of metal roofing colour options that are available to you, or to enlist our trusted, professional team of metal roofing installers to supply your new roof, contact our team today.