As anyone who has raced across the bitumen on a Summer’s day knows, a dark coloured surface holds a lot of heat! The Roofing Tile Association of Australia states ‘The colour of an exposed surface determines the amount of solar radiation which will be absorbed and most of Australia has a climate which requires our homes to limit heat gain rather than loss’. Consulting with clients, I have found white and neutral exterior colour schemes to be very popular and have included 5 of them here. I’m also available for 2 hour consults if you have your own project in mind. Keep Cool….
FROM L to R; LIMECRETE Exposed Aggregate in Amber White, DULUX Royal Beige Double, COLORBOND Surfmist, DULUX Vivid White
This Federation era home in Mount Lawley was redecorated in contemporary colours, complemented by a native planting scheme
FROM L to R; DULUX Domino Gloss (Front Door), DULUX Monument )Trim), DULUX Whisper White, Bluestone Pavers
Originally Tuscan yellow, this home was given a makeover with new paint and paving, working within the existing roof and windows.
FROM L to R: COLORBOND Deep Ocean (Window Frames), BRISTILE roof tile Astral, MIDLAND BRICK Boulevard Classic Steel Grey Pavers, DULUX Narrow Neck Quarter
This Alfresco addition used Italian tiles for ease of maintenance, the pitched white clad roof lightens the adjoining living area.
FROM L TO R; DULUX Black Caviar (Fence), DULUX Narrow Neck Quarter, WEATHERTEX Weathergroove painted DULUX Vivid White, MYAREE CERAMICS Stellar Grey Tile
A proposed development in Victoria Park has exposed brick shaded by plantings with paler surface colours facing the afternoon sun.
FROM L to R; MIDLAND BRICK Restoration Red, COLORBOND Surfmist, DULUX Shale Grey, DULUX Vivid White
