Metal Roofing

Though metal roofs have a great amount of embodied energy and cost more up front.  There are many advantages to them.

• Serviceable for 50+ years
• Recyclable and many are made from up to 95% recycled materials
• Superior energy efficiency in both heating and cooling seasons
• Perfect for rain catchment systems
• Fire resistant
• Provide maximum wind resistance
• Leak resistant
• Solar panels can be installed on them without drilling into the roof deck
• Beautiful and complementary with many architectural styles

Home design for fire protection

Color Trends - Blues

In 2012, we find inspiration in faded denim, lakes, rivers and sky.  Blues we love come in mid-tones to very dark.  Down Pipe by Farrow and Ball has been one of our favorite darks for the last year.  It is so versatile from monochromatic color stories to using it as a base for brights such as pink and orange.  Blues with a strong hint of green have been included though green in another color we are excited about in the coming years.

Design note: Use vivid colors like aqua in ways that can be easily changed.  Many colors like this come and go quickly as people tire of them easily.  Use as accents to avoid expensive changes and wasted materials.  Skip the window treatments and upholstery.

Yolo Colorhouse - Water .05

 

Sherwin Williams - Bracing Blue

 

 Bioshield - Sea Goddess 

 

Farrow & Ball - Down Pipe

Sherwin Williams - Honorable Blue

Farrow & Ball - Drawing Room Blue

 

 Farrow & Ball - Stone Blue