However if you have a modern styled home then an all metal roof may be the right choice.
Red brick house with tan metal roof.
No other neighbors have metal roof.
The roofline is varied with gable and hip.
Matching brick with roofing colors 1 if the cast is tan gold or brown then the roof will look better in a warm color or a blend of tiles that includes the cast color.
Painted items such as shutters doors and even siding can always be changed so owners of brick homes should first consider the color of the brick when picking roofing.
Not accounting for the joints of a brick house is a very common mistake.
Tan shingles with a tan house.
Gray on the roof can enhance the appearance of bricks.
If your bricks are multi colored stay with a more continuous roofing color to avoid a chaotic look.
The red tones of most brick homes go well with darker browns blacks and grays.
Metal roofs look more modern which doesn t fit the style or your average red brick house.
Quite simply there are more poor roof choices on these than just about any other color house.
But they look great as an accent feature on architectural details or bump outs.
You should also consider the pattern and texture of your shingles as well as the color.
2 select cooler hues or gray in the roof color blend if the cast of the brick is gray on the home.
I am considering a metal roof for a 1930 two story reddish brown brick house with white windows and a steep very visible roof.
Red brick home with stucco accents and a dark gray roofing shingle.