What is a fixed feature? When I refer to a fixed feature, I am talking about any element on the exterior of the home that is not likely to change or at least not anytime soon. These are what most homeowners consider the permanent parts of their home and include the foundation, stone, brick, partial stone or brick facades, pathways, retaining walls and of course the roof.
Fixed Feature = Permanent Design Element

Each of the fixed features may be a different material but will usually have a common color or color cast. This is what allows these elements to work together and gives the home a cohesive look.
Once you identify the common color, you can use that color to find colors for siding, trim, shingles and front door that will work well for your home. Let me give you a few examples so you can see why it is important to consider the fixed features when choosing your color scheme.
When you are selecting a new green roofing option for a home that has stone details, make sure to find a color that pairs well with the colors in the stone without competing for attention. By pairing the colors of these two important permanent features you will have more options for the colors you use on the siding and trim.

Above you see four great color options for DaVinci shake tiles that would blend beautifully with the color of the stone. A neutral siding will work but so will a stronger hue because when the colors of the fixed features work together you don't have to find a color that brings together two mismatched permanent elements
Even when the color works, a home having the fixed features all in the same color range is a better solution. For example, on the home below the black roof works but a using a charcoal, or gray closer to the color of the grout, would give the homeowners more options for changing the main and accent colors of the home later on.

So, as you consider your color scheme, always remember to look first at the fixed features of your home. If the colors of those elements harmonize, the task of finding other colors will be a breeze. If not, then the task isn't as easy because you will need to find a color that works with one or more permanent colors. This is not always easy and you may want to consider asking a professional color consultant to help you.
If you need assistance in choosing the perfect color for your new roof, you can download copy of my free color guide FRESH Home Exterior Colors: 5 Steps for Finding the Perfect Hues for Your Home. This step-by-step guide shows you exactly what you need to know in order to create a cohesive look and achieve maximum curb appeal. As well, you can always submit your photo along with a request for help to me at "Ask the Color Expert". I'll guide you in choosing a color roofing that blends with the fixed features of your home so picking the rest of your colors is a breeze.
month and there's no better place to begin making those improvements than the roof of your home or business. Even if the roof looked to be in good shape back in September, the icy, windy days of January and February might have left their mark in the form of bent and missing roof tiles.
Hurricanes are a real concern for anyone who lives near the ocean in the Southeast United States. Those massive, churning storms can cause flooding, create tragedies, and literally tear down structures with their powerful, gale force winds. When a hurricane hits your area, you are at the mercy of the elements. Nevertheless, you can up the odds in your favor if you have a strong, solid roof. The reason for this is because the roof acts like armor in helping to protect the structure of your home or business from high winds that hurl debris and threaten to peel off roof tiles. Of course, you have to use the right sort of roofing materials to keep the armor intact.





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complex realities of roofing materials, installation, and mother nature. Depending on these factors, you might need to make repairs less than ten years after the "birth" of your roof. That's not likely but can happen if your home or business has the misfortune of being hit by gale force winds, an unbelievably bad hailstorm, or if the roof wasn't properly installed. If none of those factors apply, then your roof will probably be good for decades.
Tiles made from split cedar logs are known as "shake" and have been used on roofs in northern parts of the globe for centuries. The advantages that come with using this roofing material include:
Some buildings and houses stand out for their historic value. Built during nearly forgotten times, their architecture bears witness to the past. It gives communities a glimpse into life from another time and the rich history that surrounds a place. With good reason, such structures need to be preserved and showcased for their historical merit. However, one of the main difficulties in preserving and maintaining such homes and buildings stems from the same main reason for keeping them around. Those structures are old and, like most things that have been around for more than a century, they need repairs.
“Using either a ladder or binoculars from across the street, look for problem areas, such as missing or broken shingles, along with roofing tiles that may be ‘flapping’ in the wind,” says Clement. “These are all indications that a
"Many of its competitors fake slate and shake products exit within just a few short years in the market. It's the only product I recommend if a customer is looking for polymer slate products."
Arched roof: This type of roof forms a rounded arch and is usually seen on garages or entranceways.

