Green roof paint can blend in beautifully to your surrounding natural environment or offer a fresh new look for your home. And you might be surprised to learn that there are many endearing exterior house colours that complement green roofs.
Below you’ll find some great examples of green colour schemes, including photos of our green roof coatings that our trusted roof applicators have taken in the field.
The Colour Green and its Meaning
When you step outside in nature, green is everywhere. In fact, you could say it’s Mother Nature’s favourite colour. And it’s easy to see why.
The colour green has a calming effect, and for many people, being outside in the natural world allows them to recentre and find balance.
Green is fresh and rejuvenating, and it is also thought to promote creativity and prosperity.
Australian-Made Green Roof Coatings
A green roof can turn your home into a peaceful sanctuary or leave your neighbours green with envy – or both!
But no matter what shade of green you choose to coat your roof with, you are likely to experience the colour’s positive stress-relieving benefits.
Plus, our roof membranes, Infracote and Elastacote, which are made in Australia have heat-reflective capabilities (this is determined by a measure called Total Solar Reflectance (TSR)).
They’re also environmentally-friendly, water based, 100% acrylic, and are specifically developed to be durable in extreme weather conditions.
Here’s some examples of green hues available in the Globalcote range, and their heat reflective capabilities.
- Mist Green
- Total solar reflectance:
- Infracote – 41.1 %
- Elastacote – 24.4 %
- Rivergum
- Total solar reflectance:
- Infracote – 39.6 %
- Elastacote –16.9 %
- Caufield Green
- Total solar reflectance:
- Infracote – 28.5 %
- Elastacote – 9.1 %
Green Roof Colour Schemes
Green may not be your first choice when it comes to roof colours, but there are plenty of green roof colour schemes that work incredibly well.
So, what exterior house colours work well with a green roof?
- White, off-white or cream (You can’t go wrong with white! These combinations are ideal for a range of house styles such as Queenslanders, cottages or farmhouses.)
- Yellows (This is actually a very popular colour scheme that looks impeccable)
- Other shades of green (For example a dark green roof can blend seamlessly with a light green exterior. This works particularly well in a bushy or coastal locations.)
- Grey exterior paints can also pair quite nicely with a green roof.
Can’t determine the best colour scheme for your home’s exterior? We talk about colour combinations for roofs, gutters and other trim in this blog.
Green Roof Paint
Are you thinking about green for your roof, but still not convinced it’s the right choice?
We are more than happy to offer some expert guidance, so please get in touch with us by calling 1300 928 826.
Globalcote is fast becoming a leader in the manufacture of specialty acrylic exterior coatings. We have an extensive product range available is a wide variety of colours.
Our product range includes roof membranes (some with heat reflective properties), primers and sealers, surface treatments, interior/exterior house paint and pool paints.
We have an enviable reputation trusted amongst professional tradespeople and paint retailers Australia wide and supply a wide network of retail stores throughout Australia.
For an Australian owned and operated company thinking globally and acting locally, call Globalcote on 1300 928 826.
