How Roofing has changed
The new look of metal roofing is transforming how people see their homes. While many still picture shiny silver panels on barns, today’s designs tell a different story—sleek, stylish, and available in a wide range of contemporary colours and textures.
RARE’s innovative panels replicate the look of classic materials like: clay tile, wood shake, and slate, while delivering the unmatched durability and efficiency of metal.
Whether you’re building new or upgrading a worn-out roof, metal offers the perfect blend of strength and design flexibility. Here’s how.
Colour Options That Go Beyond Basic
Today’s metal roofs come in a variety of colours that are on-trend, architectural colours designed to complement stone, wood, and modern siding materials:
- Charcoal Grey – A bold, neutral tone that plays beautifully with light stone, black trim, or minimalist wood details. Perfect for modern and farmhouse styles.
- Dark or Coffee Brown – Rich and earthy, it pairs seamlessly with warm-toned brick, cedar accents, or traditional exteriors.
- Carbon Black – Clean, contemporary, and dramatic.
- Custom Colours – Some manufacturers (like us!) offer options like Forest Green, Terra Cotta or even Aged Copper.
Pro tip: The right colour can make your roof either blend in or stand out—use it strategically to shape the look of your home.
Textures and Profiles That Mimic Classic Materials:
One of the most exciting things about modern metal roofing is how it can replicate the look of traditional materials—without the drawbacks.
Here are a few combinations we love:
Ironstone Slate: – Think clean lines and stone-like texture to simulate the look of old world slate.
Contemporary Minimalist
Profile: Ironstone Slate
Colour: Dark Brown
Pairs with: Neutral brick tones, arched windows, classic landscaping.
Ironwood Shake: – Captures the warmth and charm of cedar shake with crisp detailing.
Rustic Retreat
Profile: Ironwood Shake
Colour: Forest Green
Pairs with: Stone veneer, log or wood-look siding, forested settings.
European Tile: – A nod to Mediterranean and European architecture, with the dimensional curves of clay tile—but far more weather-resistant.
European-Inspired
Profile: European Tile
Colour: Coffee Brown
Pairs with: Soft stone or stucco tones, wrought iron details, arched windows.
Heavy Shake:- Designed to look like natural heavy cut cedar shakes.
Contemporary Traditional
Profile: Heavy Shake
Colour: Charcoal Grey
Pairs with: Textured stucco, cedar siding, natural landscapes, wood railings.
Another key point is all of these RARE profiles are created using ultra-durable steel and finished with fade-resistant coatings designed to last decades with virtually no upkeep.
Final Thought
Your roof doesn’t have to be an afterthought—it can be a design statement. Especially with the variety of colours, profiles, and textures available today, a metal roof offers both performance and personality. Contact us to explore your options and reimagine what your roof can be.