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Choose State/Province: Get PricesSpecialty and custom colors are available from certain building suppliers upon request and are available in over 100 options, including unique effects such as matte, color-changing, patina, and woodgrain finishes.
Whether selecting from standard or specialty colors, you’ll benefit from top-of-the-line coatings that preserve the quality of your building. Every paint option is designed to last, drawing upon modern advancements in paint chemistry to prevent degradation.
40-year warranties protect all paints. Unpainted panels coated with galvalume (a zinc-aluminum coating) are typically warranted for up to 20 years. This type of finish is most common on industrial metal roofs and Quonset hut buildings.
Metal siding and roofing panels are manufactured in 26 gauge thickness as standard. However, there are different sets of color options depending on whether you opt for the 26 gauge standard or the thicker 24 gauge option. Offering this wide range of selections ensures your building kit will meet your aesthetic needs just as well as fulfill your need for durability and stability.
Read on to learn more about what choices are available for metal building colors and how to select the options that work best for your project.
Evaluating choices for steel building colors takes time and careful consideration. Since both the siding and roofing can be given their own hues, a wide variety of combinations are possible.
Here are some initial steps to assist you in choosing a color scheme:
Step #1: Explore color palettes & photo galleries
Exploring different exterior color palettes online is easily one of the best first steps you can take when choosing a color for your new building. Start with online image searches for your favorite primary colors and chosen style and work from there.
Step #2: Look at color options from manufacturers and request samples
Once you have an idea of the color palette that you like or believe would work with your building, it's time to look at different manufacturers' colors. Again, start by doing online searches for metal roofing and siding companies. Once you receive the colors you want samples of, you can go out to the property and compare the colors with the other building elements and environment elements.
Step #3: Discuss options with your contractor or architect
When you're close to the end of making your color choice, it's time to have another discussion with the contractor or architect.
No matter which paint colors you select, your building will be covered by General Steel’s 40 year paint warranty. This in addition to the General’s 50 year structural warranty are the longest and strongest warranties offered in the industry.
Visit our photo gallery where you can filter by building application see more color combinations selected by individuals, businesses and organizations.