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How to Choose Gutters, Soffit, and Fascia Colors

Whether you’re building a new home or refreshing your current residence, there are a lot of decisions to make. Some people might have a hard time choosing a color for their gutters, soffit, and fascia. Do they have to match? Are they supposed to coordinate with the roof or the trim? You may even wonder what soffit and facia are in the first place. This guide will answer all of these questions and help you get some fascia, soffit, and gutter color ideas that will complement your home. 

What Are Soffit and Fascia? 

Soffit and fascia are exterior features that surround the edge of your roof. They serve a functional and aesthetic purpose. If you look at your home straight on, the trim outlining your roof is the fascia. Fascia seals the edge of your shingles and creates clean lines around the border of your roof. 

Below the fascia, under the overhang of your roof, is the soffit. The soffit prevents water from seeping in between the shingles and the siding. It also provides ventilation to the attic. 

The gutters sit directly above the soffit and fascia. Since all these components are in such a close proximity, it’s important to choose colors for your soffit, fascia, and gutters that coordinate and complement each other.

There are many different soffit and fascia colors, from glacier white and platinum gray to autumn red and deep moss. When choosing a color, you should consider the impact on your home’s overall curb appeal. Most people prefer the same color for their soffit and fascia, so it blends in with the rest of the house. Too many colors can look overly bold and tacky — but that doesn’t mean you have to stick to plain white. 

Some homeowners choose to match their soffit and fascia to their roof, while others prefer to coordinate with the trim. Either option looks great, depending on the look you’re trying to achieve. For example, if you have a black roof with white siding and trim, choosing black soffit and fascia will add drama and dimension. Going with white can make your home look taller and create a softer exterior design. 

Alternatively, if your home is cream-colored with a gray roof and light blue trim, picking blue soffit and fascia will accentuate the clean lines around the border of your home and tie in the pop of color. Don’t be afraid of using color, as long as it coordinates with the rest of your home’s exterior. 

Should the Soffit and Fascia Match the Gutter?

Soffit and fascia colors aren’t the only part of the equation. You also have to consider how you want your gutters to tie into your color scheme. Since gutters run along the top of your home and down the sides, they make a significant impact on your home’s curb appeal. There are many different colors to choose from to coordinate with the rest of your home’s exterior. 

Some people match their gutters to their soffit and fascia, while others prefer to coordinate with their siding, roof, or trim. The ideal option depends on the placement of your gutters and the exterior style you’re going for. Consider the previous example of the white house with the black roof. If the soffit and fascia were also black, white gutters would create a white line in between and stick out unattractively. Alternatively, if the soffit and fascia were white, you could choose matching white gutters, or black gutters to blend into the roof. 

When choosing a color, it’s important to consider the shades surrounding your gutters. If you want them to blend in, choose a shade that matches your roof or the soffit and fascia. If you want to accentuate a pop of color or highlight the outline of your roof, coordinate your gutters with the trim. 

A few complementary colors can be modern and exciting, but too many can appear busy and over the top. Try to imagine the finished product and how it looks with the rest of your exterior. 

Gutters and Downspouts Colors

Another essential detail to consider is the color of your downspouts. Downspouts are the vertical tubes that carry water from the gutters toward the ground. Unlike gutters that run along the roof’s edge, downspouts are installed against the siding or corner trim. For that reason, consider coordinating the colors that surround your gutters and downspouts. Using the white siding and black roof example once again, you might choose white gutters and downspouts, so they match and blend seamlessly with the siding. 

Alternatively, you could also match your downspouts to coordinate with the body of your home. For example, you could install black gutters that blend with the roof and white downspouts to match the siding. 

This trick works great for brick homes that can be challenging to color match. These small details make a big impact on your home’s exterior. 

Other Things to Keep in Mind 

When you’re designing the exterior of your home, it’s important to choose colors you like. However, you must also consider the following: 

1. HOA Restrictions

A homeowner’s association (HOA) is an organization that creates and enforces rules for properties within a particular community. Some HOAs have strict regulations about what members can do with their homes, including the exterior colors. If you have an HOA, make sure you check their policy before choosing your color scheme. 

2. Budget

Sometimes colored gutters cost more than plain white or cream gutters. If you’re on a budget, classic white gutters are affordable and work with almost any color scheme. 

3. Resale Value 

Unless you’ve found your forever home, it’s crucial to consider the resale value of your renovations. On average, enhancing your home’s curb appeal boosts the selling price by 7%. For that reason, you should choose cohesive exterior colors that complement your property. 

4. Material 

When you’re choosing soffit and fascia, the material is equally as important as the color. Wood fascia and soffit may seem like a desirable option to achieve a natural appeal, but it requires much more maintenance to prevent rot and damage. 

Vinyl and aluminum provide protection from wind, rain, and the elements while preserving their color, so there’s no need to paint them. Aluminum fascia is ideal because it can be bent on-site to fit around the corners of your home. Soffit can be vinyl or aluminum, but vinyl is durable, lower maintenance, and more affordable. 

Update Your Home’s Exterior With All Season Gutters

With over 20 coordinating shades for gutters, soffit, and fascia, you’re sure to find a color scheme that works for your property at All Season Gutters. Our seamless gutters have a baked-on enamel that never needs painting. The rich color will last a lifetime without fading. 
 

Our local business treats customers like family, providing the highest level of craftsmanship and customer service. With over a decade of experience, we make the process as convenient and hassle-free as possible. We’ll answer all of your questions and help you choose colors that make your home shine. 

We offer premier installation, repair and maintenance services in the Central PA area. Schedule a free estimate for your new gutters, soffit, and fascia today!