Black House Copper Roof

The black streaks running down roofs are actually a hardy algae called gloeocapsa magma.

Black house copper roof.

As the blue green algae accumulate they develop a dark hardened outer coating which results in the black stains you see. With metal roofing lightning is never an issue. The algae feed on the limestone in shingles. Our coil and flats is hard copper which makes a better roofing wall panel.

See more ideas about black metal roof metal roof house exterior. Top sellers most popular price low to high price high to low top rated products. However there are a few simple solutions that will leave you worry free after your new black roofing installation. 16 ounce and 20 ounce copper is in stock with immediate availability.

3 wide rib panel. The urban farmhouse in this photo is painted dusty green to harmonize with the green roof. List of the cons of black roof shingles. Jul 27 2020 inspiration for your black metal roof project.

Specifically the siding is painted with sherwin williams pensive sky sw1195. We specialize in copper metal roofing wall panels coil and flats. A dark roof absorbs more heat from the sun. Not only does it last a long time it is also resistant to water fire or just about anything else.

A metal roof acts as a faraday cage and in case of a lightning strike would safely dissipate the electric charge. In stock at store today. The gable has sherwin williams mystery green sw1194. You don t have the option to reflect sunlight.

A metal roof does not increase the chances of a lightning striking a house though. House is made of cedar log tree already dead and roof and base are made from copper salvaged from old church in western north carolina. Unique cedar log birdhouse with slanted copper roof and copper base. How about gray black or brown house colors.

The lightning always strikes the tallest object peak regardless of the material. Architectural details are accented in off white and burgundy. Since black roof shingles absorb the energy from the sun you lose the option to reflect the sunlight to create a cooler attic. This action can give you another level of visual confirmation about the pros and cons of black roof shingles for your house.

The algae will worsen and become more noticeable each year trapping moisture and causing premature shingle aging and granule loss. It also keeps your house cooler. 8 5 inches tall 9 inches wide 7 5 inches deep.