When you think about red roofs, what comes to mind? A Spanish mansion? A Californian Bungalow? A European village with red tile roofs littered along the skyline? Or an outback home or pub with a red corrugated iron roof?
Throughout history, red roofs have been synonymous with old-world elegance and thus a popular choice for many residences around the globe. In addition, terracotta tiles are a durable and environmentally-friendly roofing material which was typically made from locally-sourced clay.
Over time, red roofs have become a favourable option for Australians as well, including those made from Terracotta tiles with their earthy shades of red and orange.
The Colour Red and Its Meaning
Red is a bold colour that captures attention and often showcases confidence, and when it’s used for roofs, it can turn an otherwise ordinary home into a striking one.
While red is often associated with anger and danger, it is also associated with positive and warm emotions like love, passion and courage.
Red is also considered to be an energetic colour that promotes action.
Red Roofs: Colour and Coating Options
A red roof has the ability to enhance and brighten a surrounding environment, and if the tone and colour scheme are correct it can be quite complementary.
At Globalcote our range of red roof coatings range from deep red shades and the more traditional, earthy red hue of Terracotta.
- Heritage Red
- Total solar reflectance:
- Infracote – 35.9%
- Elastacote – 30.8%
- Tuscan Red
- Total solar reflectance:
- Infracote – 43.1%
- Elastacote – 33.9%
- Indian Red
- Total solar reflectance:
- Infracote – 29.0%
- Elastacote – 9.8%
- Terracotta
- Total solar reflectance:
- Infracote – 47.3%
- Elastacote – 35.9%
What House Exterior Colours Suit Red Roofs?
Red roofs are just as common in the Australian outback as they are in the cities and coastal areas.
They are incredibly versatile and can suit Queenslanders, colonial-style, Victorian-era, worker’s cottages, farmhouses, rendered brick homes and more.
If your home has a red roof or you’re thinking about changing the colour scheme, neutrals are a popular choice for exterior walls.
- White – A white home with a red roof is a traditional combination that is right at home in the countryside and the suburbs.
- Greys – Softer grey tones for exterior and white trim is a colour scheme that you will see everywhere you go because it tends to be very harmonious.
- Blue – The right combination of blue and red could create a refreshingly breath-taking house exterior.
- Yellow – For a charming façade, you could opt for a subtle yellow colour and a red roof.
Contact Your Local Exterior Coatings Specialists
Do you have any questions about our red roof shades or our Australian-made specialty acrylic exterior coatings?
If so, we are ready to answer them! Contact the Globalcote team on 1300 928 826 or send us a message here.
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.
