The colour chart for aluminium roofing sheet in Nigeria is illustrated below to help potential clients make up their mind on the colour they might be interested in buying.
Helpful guide to choosing the perfect roof colour.
When it comes to beautifying your house, the colour of your roof plays a suprisingly vital role that is usually overlooked by some house owners. While some understand the crucial role this plays, they find it difficult to reach a conclusion on which to use. I have written this article to relate with you on that.
I have highlighted 3 subtopics to discuss on with respect to roof colours:
- Energy efficiency.
- House Aesthetics.
- Weathering and Durability
Energy Efficiency
It is true that regardless of colour, roofs can be constructed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat by increasing the kingpost of the roof. However, lighter colours perform better in this aspect. Let us group the colour chart from above into 3:
- Dark Colours (T/Black, Nut Brown, Chocolate, Post Office Red and Bush Green): These colours typically absorb more sunlight and is more beneficial to houses in cooler climes. In warmer climes like Nigeria, they are not beneficial as they absorb more sunlight and this in turn makes the houses hotter than usual. People choosing darker colours in a hot clime like Nigeria usually invest more in cooling devices like AC and fans.
- Light Colours (Ivory Beige,Beige, Light Blue, Stucco and Grey): Light coloured roofs are extremely beneficial to houses in Nigeria as they help to reflect sunlight and reduce heat absorption. I always recommend these colours for clients looking to save more on air conditioners.
- Medium Tone Colours (TC Red, Deep Blue, Copper Blue and Pale Green): These colours offer a middle ground. They provide reasonable level heat reflection and absorption.
House Aesthetics
Always remember that the colour of your roof is to compliment the colour of your house. Most houses in Nigeria are roofed using black or beige colours because these colours easily go with other colours you might decide to later use for your house.
Also, when choosing your colour, consider existing colour palette of the house neighbourhood. A colour that stands out too much might not blend well and this in turn affects curb appeal.
Lastly, darker colours can give a modern and sleek roof for your house while lighter colours make a house look larger and more open, providing that contemporary vibe you might love.
Weathering and Durability
I know I have been talking about aluminium roofing sheets but let me use this oppportunity to stress it that different roofing materials handle colours differently. For instance, stonecoated roof tiles come in various colours just like aluminium roofs but stonecoated roofs(irrespective of quality or brand) fade way faster than aluminium roofs that have been properly oven baked.
After series of observation, we have come to the conclusion that for aluminium roofing sheets, lighter colours will show algae and dirt more than darker ones and this might in turn affect maintenance needs.
In conclusion, the roof colour is not just a matter of taste. It is a matter of energy efficiency, durability and aesthetic appeal. Whether you are trying to make an architectural statement with a bold roof, blend seamlessly with your neighbourhood or simply have a cool roof over your home, the colour of your roof is a key factor to consider.
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