Consult with your roofing contractor and architects for ideas look online for examples of houses similar to yours and see what you like.
Old fashioned multi colored shingles siding on house.
For example a house built in the 1700s would probably have a different kind of siding than one that was built in in the 1930s or 1950s.
The pattern provides good weather protection and the boards install easily.
Now here s the blending principle.
Generously sized energy efficient windows share the same six over six design of the originals but are airtight.
Shingle colors for weathered wood or log houses include brown green black grey.
Economical drop siding is seen on barns and garages but also on informal house types of the early 20th century.
The same home with shingles that have a charcoal base but flecked with greens tans and browns would be far more appealing.
This home uses a crisp white trim to contrast the neutral tone of the siding creating a classic and natural appearance at the same time.
For instance a trendy color might look odd on an old fashioned colonial while wooden shingles might be strange on a more modern residence.
House siding doesn t have to be bold or bright in color to be attractive.
A solid black roof on a home with dark brown wood siding creates a boring combination.
Novelty siding that uses a bevel angled instead of a cove rounded is sometimes called channel rustic siding.
Sometimes a neutral tone that suggests a natural wood color to the viewer can have just as powerful an impact.
Where the house is located could also affect the style of siding chosen.
Consider a shingle with a high definition profile to mimic the look of natural wood shakes.
This exterior s rough surface causes the salmon exterior house paint color to appear as varying dark and light shades which creates a time weathered look that suits the home s old world architecture.
The plainer the siding is the more a blended color pattern is needed to make your home look interesting and appealing.
Cover in beautiful gray shingles this beach house combines the shingles with pale brick accents on the chimneys and surrounding walls.
Half the shingles were one shade of red and half were another says john so he and mark replaced them with new ones painted taupe.
Shown are iko dynasty performance shingles in sedona a very dramatic color blend.
Similar to wooden lap siding shingles and shakes also require regular upkeep to protect from weather damage.
The contrast of the black roof against the slate gray and white makes for a stunning exterior.
Saturated jade green shutters punctuate the elegant facade with jewel tone richness.
Colored random stone pattern siding like that shown just above poughkeepsie ny was sold beginning in 1954 sold as ranch stone patterned asphalt siding.
The old window on the house s left side was enlarged to accommodate two french doors.
The development of the aluminum siding industry introduced in the 1940 s and later the vinyl siding industry after world war ii meant that few buildings of that later era were covered with asphalt shingle or slab material.