Which homes suit Cottage Green?
It tends to suit weatherboard cottages, Federation homes, farmhouses and anything with a wide verandah. BlueScope says it complements sandy or recycled brick, and suggests a crisp Dover White trim to sharpen it or a neutral Windspray accent to tone it down.
If your home is in a heritage overlay, the council may have a say on roof colour, so check before you order.
Three greens compared
| Cottage Green | Pale Eucalypt | Woodland Grey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tone | Deep emerald | Muted eucalypt green | Dark grey with a green undertone |
| Solar absorptance | 0.73 | 0.60 | 0.70 |
| Inside the 0.64 limit for the elemental pathway (zones 1 to 5) | No | Yes | No |
| Made in Ultra | Not listed | Not listed | Yes |
Heat, and seeing it properly
Set against BlueScope's published thresholds, Cottage Green's figure makes it dark under NSW BASIX and the older national bands. On a new home in zones 1 to 5 that means a 7 star NatHERS rating, so raise it with your builder early. On an older home, a re-roof is the moment to add a proper blanket under the sheets.
Greens are among the hardest colours to judge from a chip. Ask for a sample sheet and look at it against your walls and your garden, because a green roof sits next to the trees as much as the house.
What we'd do in your shoes
On a period cottage or farmhouse where a green roof belongs, we'd go Cottage Green with white or cream trims and good insulation underneath. If you're building new in a warm climate and want green, Pale Eucalypt gets you there without the extra energy-rating work. Colorbond is a BlueScope trademark; we're independent and not affiliated.
Want a roofer to take a look?
Tell us the job and your postcode. We match it with a Find My Roofer certified roofer who specialises in that kind of work, and they call you to quote. Your number goes to them alone.