CHOOSING THE RIGHT GUTTER COLOR – FAMILY ROOFING

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Choosing the Right Gutter Color

The color of your gutters is just as important as other external features.  Matching the gutters to the existing color scheme will enhance your home’s aesthetic beauty and curb appeal.
Most people prefer to match their gutters to their trim or roof, and keep the downspouts the same color as their siding.

Matching the Trim & Fascia Board

Gutters that match the trim

Gutters that match a home’s trim color always look nice because the gutters enhance and outline the home. This is especially true for brick homes where it may be difficult to match gutter color to brick color.

Having gutters the same color as the fascia board keeps the color scheme consistent and adds to the external beauty of your home. If your fascia board is white, then you will want to stick with white gutters, or consider repainting the fascia board.

Matching the Roof

Matching the gutters to the roof is a good choice if you want the gutters to look like an extension of your roofline. Depending on the roof color, stick with neutral browns/tans/beiges to blend the gutters into the roofline.

Matching the Siding

Neutral downspout that matches the brick

Depending of your roof pitch and style, it may look best to have your gutters match the siding or external walls. Many people prefer to have their downspouts, or vertical gutter pieces, match the siding color so that they blend into the house.

Prime and White Gutters

The most economical color options are prime and white. Choose prime gutters if you plan on painting them yourself or hiring a painting contractor to paint the gutters at a later date.

Custom Gutter Color

While custom colored gutters will run you about $.60 to $1 more per linear foot, they pay for themselves in terms of added function and curb appeal, while increasing the value of your home. Pre-painted or powder coated gutters have the color baked into the metal, so the color won’t peel, chip or crack.

The best choice for gutter color will depend on your home’s roofline, siding material and of course your personal preference and budget.