Metal Building Colors & Design Options

The most popular metal building colors in Georgia are Burnished Slate (dark charcoal), Galvalume (natural silver), Polar White, and Light Stone (warm tan). For commercial buildings, neutral tones like Ash Gray, Sandstone, and Colonial White dominate. Two-tone combinations (darker walls, lighter roof or wainscoting accent) are increasingly popular.

Yes. Light-colored roofs reflect more solar heat, reducing cooling costs by 10-25% compared to dark roofs. This is significant in Georgia where cooling is the dominant energy cost. We recommend light or reflective roof colors (white, light gray, Galvalume) for any building with air conditioning. Wall color has less impact on energy costs.

Yes. Metal building panels can be repainted with appropriate coatings. Industrial-grade acrylic or polyester paints formulated for metal surfaces last 10-15 years. For a full color change, expect to pay $2-4/SF of panel surface area. You can also replace individual panels with different colors for accent walls.

Metal buildings can incorporate brick or stone wainscoting (typically lower 3-4 feet), stucco or EIFS, fiber cement siding, architectural metal panels (corrugated, board and batten, flat panel), storefront glass systems, and concrete masonry. These accent materials add architectural interest and can help meet design review requirements.

The most common roof style is single-slope or gable (symmetrical peak). Other options include offset ridge (asymmetrical gable), hip roof, monitor roof (raised center section for ventilation/light), and shed roof (single slope). Standing seam panels provide a premium look with concealed fasteners. Architectural standing seam is the most popular upgrade for commercial buildings.