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color of shingles

5 years ago

do you know what color the shingles are painted/stained? thanks

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Austin Patterson Disston Architects
5 years ago
These are a muted white.
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Thank you both very very much. Didn't even realize i was posting on the UK site. I'm actually living in the Caribbean and have this house in Queens, New York. (didn't know how to turn the pic so thanks for that!) I'm going to post a pic of the entryway which i just did over in stone. Was looking for the perfect shade of gray to paint the exterior wall but haven't find it yet. Thank you again for your advice. Totally appreciate it! If you know the perfect grey...let me know! : )
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