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Clay House Exterior with a Shingle Roof Ideas and Designs

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North Scottsdale Adobe Hacienda
North Scottsdale Adobe Hacienda
FHP Builders LLCFHP Builders LLC
Designed by award winning architect Clint Miller, this North Scottsdale property has been featured in Phoenix Home and Garden's 30th Anniversary edition (January 2010). The home was chosen for its authenticity to the Arizona Desert. Built in 2005 the property is an example of territorial architecture featuring a central courtyard as well as two additional garden courtyards. Clint's loyalty to adobe's structure is seen in his use of arches throughout. The chimneys and parapets add interesting vertical elements to the buildings. The parapets were capped using Chocolate Flagstone from Northern Arizona and the scuppers were crafted of copper to stay consistent with the home's Arizona heritage.
Palo Alto CA
Palo Alto CA
Northern Roof TilesNorthern Roof Tiles
Designed and building supervised by owner. Tile: Country French in 3 size 2 thickness 3 color blend This residence sits on the corner of a T junction facing a public park. The color blend of the roof compliments perfectly the soft shades of the stucco and quickly mellowed down so that the house blends perfectly with the established neighborhood. Residence in Haverford PA (Hilzinger) Architect: Peter Zimmerman Architects of Berwyn PA Builder: Griffiths Construction of Chester Springs PA Roofer Fergus Sweeney LLC of Downingtown PA This was a re-model and addition to an existing residence. The original roof had been cedar but the architect specified our handmade English tiles. The client wanted a brown roof but did not like a mono dark color so we created this multi shaded roof which met his requirements perfectly. We supplied Arris style hips which allows the roof to fold over at the corners rather than using bulky hip tiles which draw attention to the hips.
Atherton Homes Designed by Andrew Skurman
Atherton Homes Designed by Andrew Skurman
Andrew Skurman ArchitectsAndrew Skurman Architects
A view of the exterior facade overlooking the rear gardens at this Greek Villa in Atherton, California.
Design ideas for a large and beige traditional bungalow clay detached house in San Francisco with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Mosaic Desertscape Style Front Walkway
Mosaic Desertscape Style Front Walkway
Eco Minded SolutionsEco Minded Solutions
The angular architecture of this sand-colored desert adobe is a great visual contrast to the irregular cacti.
This is an example of a large and beige modern bungalow clay detached house in San Diego with a lean-to roof and a shingle roof.
Hinkley Lighting
Hinkley Lighting
Century Electric Supply CompanyCentury Electric Supply Company
White and medium sized traditional two floor clay detached house in Chicago with a shingle roof and a pitched roof.
Carmel Remodel
Carmel Remodel
Will Bullock-Painting & RestoringWill Bullock-Painting & Restoring
Photo of a large and beige shabby-chic style two floor clay detached house in San Francisco with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Farmhouse Exterior
Farmhouse Exterior
This is an example of a large and white country two floor clay detached house in Boston with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Certified Luxury Builders - Veritas Fine Homes Inc - Durango, CO - Cabin Guest H
Certified Luxury Builders - Veritas Fine Homes Inc - Durango, CO - Cabin Guest H
Dream Coast BuildersDream Coast Builders
This is an example of a brown and medium sized rustic bungalow clay detached house in Tampa with a half-hip roof, board and batten cladding, a shingle roof and a red roof.
Malibu Residence
Malibu Residence
Paul Brant Williger ArchitectPaul Brant Williger Architect
Photo of a beige mediterranean two floor clay detached house in Los Angeles with a shingle roof.
SPANISH STYLE HOUSE IN TUSTIN, CA
SPANISH STYLE HOUSE IN TUSTIN, CA
Jay S. Crawford, A.I.A.Jay S. Crawford, A.I.A.
Inspiration for a large and beige mediterranean two floor clay detached house in Orange County with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Pilney Residence
Pilney Residence
Andrews Home Design Group LLCAndrews Home Design Group LLC
Design ideas for a brown bungalow clay detached house in Salt Lake City with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Southside Residence
Southside Residence
Studio ArchitectsStudio Architects
Design ideas for a yellow and medium sized traditional two floor clay detached house in Other with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Spanish Colonial
Spanish Colonial
Character House HomesCharacter House Homes
Photo of an expansive and white two floor clay detached house in Austin with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Residential Projects
Residential Projects
SolExergySolExergy
Inspiration for a large and brown two floor clay detached house in Albuquerque with a flat roof and a shingle roof.
Diablo Residence #1
Diablo Residence #1
Barry & Wynn Architects, Inc.Barry & Wynn Architects, Inc.
Complete exterior makeover of an existing home in Diablo, CA. Original house featured T1-11 siding, cramped entry, and little architectural detail (see Before & After photos). There is very little addition (the covered porch with arched openings at far right is an addition), but the exterior facade is completely reinvented. A more generous entry porch with terra cotta steps is added. There is little usable yard at the rear because of a hill, so the front yard is used for entertaining, facing the 18th fairway of the golf course across the private drive. The teal ceramic wall tile is a water feature.
Palo Alto CA
Palo Alto CA
Northern Roof TilesNorthern Roof Tiles
Designed and building supervised by owner. Tile: Country French in 3 size 2 thickness 3 color blend This residence sits on the corner of a T junction facing a public park. The color blend of the roof compliments perfectly the soft shades of the stucco and quickly mellowed down so that the house blends perfectly with the established neighborhood. Residence in Haverford PA (Hilzinger) Architect: Peter Zimmerman Architects of Berwyn PA Builder: Griffiths Construction of Chester Springs PA Roofer Fergus Sweeney LLC of Downingtown PA This was a re-model and addition to an existing residence. The original roof had been cedar but the architect specified our handmade English tiles. The client wanted a brown roof but did not like a mono dark color so we created this multi shaded roof which met his requirements perfectly. We supplied Arris style hips which allows the roof to fold over at the corners rather than using bulky hip tiles which draw attention to the hips.
Mantoloking residence
Mantoloking residence
N2 Architecture LLCN2 Architecture LLC
Photo of a gey nautical clay detached house in Other with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Mosaic Desertscape Style Front Walkway
Mosaic Desertscape Style Front Walkway
Eco Minded SolutionsEco Minded Solutions
The majestic green cacti stand at attention like soldiers at the entryway to greet incoming guests.
Photo of a large and beige modern bungalow clay detached house in San Diego with a lean-to roof and a shingle roof.
Calabasas Whole House Remodel
Calabasas Whole House Remodel
Addition Building & Design, Inc.Addition Building & Design, Inc.
A Mediterranean style home in Calabasas where the homeowner wanted to remodel the interior and create some recreational space for his family and update the five bathrooms and kitchen. A home theater was installed and the kitchen counters were updated with granite counters, stainless steel gas oven, and a beautiful new island for entertaining visitors was installed.
Cozy Tudor
Cozy Tudor
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized and brown traditional two floor clay detached house in Los Angeles with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.

Clay House Exterior with a Shingle Roof Ideas and Designs

With so much attention devoted to interior design, the exterior of a home can often get overlooked, but as the first thing that welcomes both us and our guests, it is worth devoting some time tending to the outside of your house. Furthermore, focusing on the kerb appeal of your home can add significant value if and when it comes time to sell up. Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian homes, with their bay windows and elegant plasterwork, often benefit from built in architecture advantages, but even if your house design is unassuming from the outside, small decorative and structural improvements to the exterior of your home can equal huge impact. Key areas of building design to focus on are the front door, the driveway or approach to your home, the porch area, the windows, the facade and the roof. And just a note of caution... before any significant exterior architecture gets under way, check first whether you need planning permission for your exterior house designs– this applies particularly to listed houses or buildings in a conservation area, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Take a look through the house designs, exterior architecture and images of front doors and driveways on Houzz to inspire your facade or building design, or read on for a few more pointers when it comes to redesigning your exterior.

How do I give my home an exterior facelift?

You may feel like your home’s exterior architecture is unalterable but there are a wide range of options available to improve its external building design, no matter what raw materials you begin with. Begin with the front door and the pathway or driveway that lead up to your home as these are easy to improve without huge budgets. A driveway or pathway must be kept neat and tidy and you can consider replacing tarmac with attractive tiles or gravel. Repainting or replacing the fence, wall or gate that fronts your home can also offer an overnight transformation without breaking the bank. An area to not cut corners however is the front door, where spending a little extra can make a huge difference in quality, and painting it in a colour you love will pay you back every time it welcomes you home! Updating your windows can be a significant building design project but it is one that has benefits both inside and out, as well as potentially saving you money on energy later. If you are lucky enough to have period windows such as bay windows with sash or leaded windows, then maintaining them should be a top priority, but if they are beyond repair then there are plenty of window professionals that will offer modern, double or triple glazed equivalents that could still work in your bay window. Working with uPVC? Not a problem – the best improvement you can make is to ensure your windows are the right size and shape for your home's overall proportions.

How do I update my home’s facade?

When it comes to updating the facade of your home, painting is the quickest and most affordable way to achieve a makeover, and if you opt for a colour other than white it can really make a statement (although sticking within the palette of your road and local area is advisable). A makeover that requires a bit more patience but can add romance and character to the most mundane of homes is to adorn the walls with climbing plants – delicate trailing wisteria is ever a British favourite, whilst roses and jasmine offer fragrance as well as beauty. If you’re looking to make more significant changes to the exterior of your home, whether that is adding timber cladding, hanging tiles, installing a bay window or rendering, then you should first check whether your house designs require planning permission. A New England style wood boarded home is beautiful and bright, but remember that it will need frequent repainting if it is going to stay looking its best, whilst stucco render or Tyrolean render can tidy up a home's exterior but think carefully before covering over original brickwork.

What should I consider if building a home from scratch?

If you’re working with an architect on a brand new build, the options are endless when it comes to deciding on the exterior architecture. But first things first, you will need to check planning permissions, building regulations and local restrictions, such as being in a conservation area, to make sure your plans for your exterior house designs will meet stipulations. If you are building in a street with predominantly Victorian facades, with bay windows and side returns, you might need to ensure your house designs fit in with the rest of the homes on the street, but if you’re building in a more remote area you’ll probably have more freedom for your building design. There are many architectural decisions to make, do you want a flat, gabled, hipped, mansard or perhaps even a curved roof? Do you want bay windows? Crittall windows? Perhaps external shutters? Do you want glass walls? Do you want wood cladding? Do you want a very symmetrical building design or something more contemporary? The decision is all yours but remember to consider the benefits of various materials over others and the effects that some architecture styles will have on everyday life, for example glass walls will look attractive but will give you less privacy. Your architect or builder will be able to guide you through the best exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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