I don't think I've ever saw a black house in real life. If ever own my own home, I'm gonna paint it black.
2006-11-09 12:29:32 · 15 answers · asked by retroman 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
im sure if the goths ever move out of their parents basement they will do the same
2006-11-09 12:31:53 · answer #1 · answered by Sir_caterpillar 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because of the how the color spectrum works. Manufacturers of siding and stucco would have to put a lot of color additive to their product to achieve something so dark - and that would make it expensive and also more susceptible to fading. Hardi-plank seems to be the only manufacturer that is getting darker colours on their cement-based siding - but is is 3-5 times more expensive that vinyl siding.
In vinyl siding - the darker colors fade faster than the lighter ones because of the sun exposure. And unfortunately, the fading is not even so it will look splotchy.
I have seen stucco done in a really dark charcoal grey - and it looks terrific! -Especially with white or lighter grey trim. I have also seen it in a really dark green that almost looks black. These were just in the last 2 years so hard to say when they'll show signs of fading.
If you paint siding (any kind) you will spend a "mint" on black paint - or any really dark paint because of the number of coats it will take to get an even color - and then there's the issue with fading because of sun exposure.
Black would look really cool! I'm not saying it cannot be done - it's just not very practical - especially when you consider how hot your house would be. Just having black shingles makes a house hotter than lighter colored shingles.
2006-11-09 12:40:40 · answer #2 · answered by Evy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Now that you mention it, I don't think I've ever seen one in person, either. I have seen one on HGTV (I think it was on an episode of "Extreme Homes"). I'm gonna guess that the lack of black-painted homes is due to the fact that the overwhelming majority of homeowners would find that to be aesthetically incompatible with their environments, their neighborhoods, and their personal taste.
But, hey - if YOU want one, go for it. Just make sure you don't buy a home in a gated community or other neighborhood with restrictions.
2006-11-09 12:43:09 · answer #3 · answered by happy heathen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a black house in Limestone Cove, Tennessee in unicoi county that has been there for about 30 years (a modern home that is very nice looking black)
2006-11-09 12:36:02 · answer #4 · answered by southernboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1; People probably think of it as a bad omen. Sort of like how alot of buildings don't have a 13th floor. Just one of those quirky things
2. It wouldn't be very economical. Especially if you live in a warmer climate. The black would attract heat and you'd be paying out the wazoo in electric bills to keep your home cool.
2006-11-09 12:36:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It would actually be a very nice slenderizing color to paint a house and the perfect foil for any trim colors. But it will take many extra coats of paint.
And be sure not to do a matte finish or it will show every leaf mark that blows past it.
2006-11-09 12:33:47 · answer #6 · answered by Makemeaspark 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Black is a very depressing color for some people. I dont think would want to live in a black house.
2006-11-09 12:38:39 · answer #7 · answered by Nicky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go to Connecticut and look at the houses on "Pirate's Cove" all the houses there are by covenant painted black with white trim.
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2006-11-09 12:38:20 · answer #8 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good observation. I guess the people selling security systems don't want to tick off black people who might be in a market for their product.
2016-05-22 01:40:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It maybe because of the heat black would draw. You would have to pay double on the electricity.
2006-11-09 12:41:22 · answer #10 · answered by ♥tessa♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋