For Metal aluminum color roof, gutter color question. Ans asap pls.
pammyml
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Comments (16)MichelleDT -- thanks a million for taking the time to post that picture. I didn't realize you were in the middle of a move (and probably wouldn't have asked you to take the time to do it if I had)! It was especially helpful to see the 9007 sample against the lighter counter sample, and saved me from a potentially costly mistake -- waaay too gray for what I had in mind. If I end up going with a BS, and doing a color other than stainless, I'll definitely get a sample and not just go by the chip at the dealer. Thanks again for your help, and good luck with the move and the house you're building -- looks like it will be absolutely gorgeous!...See MoreHalf round gutters on a shingle style?
Comments (6)Thank you to everyone for the comments. mightyanvil...I researched the shingle flare you recomended literally for months. I was able to dig up small bits of photos and drawings which I used for many mock-up's, finally settling on one. Often during testing with the mock-ups, a deciding factor was getting the shingles to conform and stay sound. The flare's framing has much more kick than actually telegraphs through. I then built a jig (retired tool and die maker), to make 180 vertical flare frames. Above the framing, two courses of shingles are applied over differing thicknesses of Coroplast corrugated plastic. The flare fully ties into the vertical wall at near 42 inches. I have been getting old growth that is green then using stainless nails by hand. So many open details and questions from here forward...my wife thinks I have gone mad! Thank you for your time. In the link below there is a photo showing our proposed finish colors. The Hazlenut/bronze is supposed to be for the fascia/gutters and maybe columns...? Butternut is supposed to be for the slab birch entry doors with dark orb details. The terra cotta was in the running for both at one time or another... I am certainly open for any comments. This is my first time around such a project. Here is a link that might be useful: mlo1's house photos...See MoreAny experience with aluminum decking?
Comments (134)We had a Nexan lock-dry deck installed about 3 years ago, and we're happy with it, but it does require some maintenance. We chose the buckskin color, which we still like, but it does show dirt, and bits of green algae collect at the base of the railings certain times of year. We have the deck pressure washed 3-4 times per year. The decking itself does get hot--I'm guessing it's on account of something added to the powder coat paint, but it wasn't hot enough to bother my dog. I wouldn't want to walk on it barefoot. The railing does not get hot--it's got a different type of paint finish. If we had to do it again we'd have the railings mounted on the outside instead of on top of the deck, because with the top-of-deck mounting it's hard to get to the dirt that's beyond the railing. We chose a railing type without posts, and it was challenging for the contractor to miter the corners precisely--when we got our deck there was apparently no trim to deal with that issue-not sure if that has changed. We like the cables in place of balusters because they don't obstruct our view of the bird feeder. Because of the edge trim, water does tend to collect along the edges in spite of the slight slope, and I use a blower to get rid of it when it collects--otherwise it tends to leave dirt behind when it evaporates. Overall, we're quite happy with our Nexan aluminum-clad deck (wooden support system except for stairs), and we'd make most of the same choices again....See MoreWhat color gutter for wood fascia/metal roof?
Comments (22)When a poster asks about interior or exterior finishes it's always a help to know and understand all of the other finish choices, since they all have to be harmonious with each other. We still don't know what your exterior wall material and finish will be, and that will have a major effect on the color of gutters and downspouts. If your exterior siding and finish will be some sort of "natural" color, then I think the suggestion above to paint both gutters and downspouts a copper color is a good solution. Ron's suggestion of one color for the gutter, matching the natural stain finish, and a second color for the downspouts, matching the siding finish, is also a good possibility. Good luck on your project....See Morepammyml
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