ᐅ Appearance question: Choosing the right window color to match roof tiles

11ant schrieb:

Pure wooden windows are even more expensive than wood/aluminum ones, and there are only a few good manufacturers for both.

My experience is different. Solid wood windows were offered to us at a significantly lower price, and we also have several regional manufacturers here. Additionally, we received a very good offer for wooden windows from Döpfner.
However, the type of wood plays a crucial role. Larch and oak are currently quite expensive.

Regarding the initial question: Light gray for both sounds nice, and that would have been my choice if we had gone for wood-aluminum windows. It is rarely seen in new builds around here. Anthracite and black dominate instead.

I am generally not a fan of roofs without eaves – the main problem is the facade, which tends to deteriorate noticeably on the north side after just a few years. Especially with increasingly hot summers and more intense rainstorms, I am actually in favor of having as large overhangs as possible.

Salvator2025 schrieb:
We understand that this is purely a matter of personal taste, but we’re hoping for some input from you.

Basically, I think it’s good to design elements in a house so they create an overall aesthetic harmony.
Asking about roof tiles and window frames is like asking about the matching of a belt and shoes without showing the rest of the outfit.

Show the design. By the way, this used to be common practice here in the forum and it never caused any harm.

What I fundamentally don’t like is “fake” — when a material visually pretends to be something else (for example, plastic windows with wood-look finishes).

Regarding window quality:
I assume you can find good and durable options for all the window types you mentioned, and there are craftsmen and architects who know how to install them properly. If you calculate costs down to the last penny, only plastic windows are affordable. As soon as wood is involved, cutting corners can easily backfire badly. Even self-confessed or honest “maintenance slackers” have good reasons to avoid wood.

Nice-Nofret schrieb:
I’m definitely not a fan of roofs without eaves – primarily the facade suffers from this – after just a few years the north side usually looks quite worn. Especially with the increasingly hot summers and heavier rainstorms, I’m actually in favor of as large eaves as possible.

I grew up in a house without eaves and with internal gutters. The upper floor was clad with slate imitation made from fibre cement boards. The facade did not suffer at all and still looked good even after 40 years. Visually, it was quite attractive. However, repairs to the downpipe connections later became quite costly.
Nevertheless, I personally built with a 60cm (24 inch) roof overhang. The architect ideally adapted the overhang to the location of the house, and I can confirm the advantages you mentioned regarding sun and heavy rain.

wiltshire schrieb:

Please share the design. By the way, this used to be common practice here in the forum and didn’t cause any issues.

Here are the images of the design.

wiltshire schrieb:

What I basically don’t like is “fake” materials—when a material pretends to be something else visually (for example, plastic windows with wood decor).

I completely agree with you! That’s why I’m asking about a possibly suitable RAL color that matches smooth red roof tiles.

How will the façade look?

It will probably be much more visible. I really like light gray, flat tiles; a white façade would not have been my choice anyway, which is why we went with wood. Otherwise, I might have chosen a bold color.

Salvator2025 schrieb:

(1) Light gray smooth roof tiles and light gray wood-aluminum windows: I can’t go wrong with that. But of course, it does look like the usual standard style.

I wouldn’t necessarily agree with that. Whether the tiles are red or light gray doesn’t make that much difference on its own. I tend to look at the overall appearance, and since I prefer more modern façades, the gray suits me better.

Arauki11 schrieb:

What kind of façade will it be?

We are thinking of a standard plastered façade, painted white. Basically, as simple as possible.

Arauki11 schrieb:

A white façade wasn’t really my choice either, which is why we went with wood;

I really like that in principle! Do you have a photo?
If you don’t mind me asking, what additional costs did that involve?