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Hate the new roof color

last year

We had a new roof installed today and I really don’t like the color. After much thought, we decided on the certainteed Moire black pro. It looks so much lighter on my roof comparing to the samples and some neighbors’ roof. It looks medium gray color. We should have went with Charcoal. What can I do to improve curb appeal? We really need help.

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ptreckel

last year

Give yourself time to get used to it. It is a change. It isn’t what YOU expected, but it looks great to me. Different isn’t necessarily bad. Finish the roof. Wait. Get used to it. Trust me, you didn’t make a bad choice. Soon enough, you will grow comfortable with your choice.

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kandrewspa
last year
That is a very popular color, so hopefully you'll get used to it. I can't tell what your landscaping looks like, but maybe that's an area you can work on in the Spring. You don't need those shutters on the large windows if you want to change that. It looks like your front door is black. I like it, but it's not uncommon for people to have a contrasting door color. Why don't you update your post when the piles in the front of the house are gone and everyone can get a better look at your house and maybe make some more suggestions. When you take a new picture, pull back so we can see the whole house, including the garage if you have one.
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I did not provide enough information and also my photos were not detailed enough to show that the actual (brand new) WINDOWS (from Window World) are NOT the same color as the old painted wood surrounding them. We think it will be impossible--and not look particularly good--to paint the wood to "match." They are a shade of beige, but it appears to have a slight undertone of green to it. We wanted to keep the shutters to add more color, but I get your point and appreciate your feedback!
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HU-187528210
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It looks fine. It’s an adjustment…
Remove the shutters. Add landscape
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wishiwereintheup
last year
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Your roof looks great! The roof color and house color work nicely together. I like the snappy looking front door. As others said - remove the shutters and work on the landscaping. The shutters are way to narrow to even suggest they could be real for those wide windows. If those are multiple, overgrown puff ball evergreens hiding under the tarps, you may want to remove them.
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cat_ky
last year
I like the roof. It looks good on your house. It is an adjustment when things are changed, but, I think this looks just fine.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
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I agree the roof looks great but the shutters have to go. Since we can't really see the whole landscaping once the roof is finished and the covers come off the plants post another pic.
Maureen
last year
I think its soft shade allows the roof to fade into the surroundings and I’d continue that more natural feel. Remove brass kiickplate, paint door, remove shutters and if possible/needed, enhance your walkway.

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