12. Stormy Blue Stone-Foundation Gothic Revival with Slate Shingles
Introduction and What This Idea Means
Anchoring a home with a massive stone foundation creates a sense of unshakeable permanence. Pairing natural gray stone foundations with stormy blue upper siding and dark gray natural slate roof shingles embodies true Gothic Revival architecture.
How to Make It
Build or expose a substantial stone foundation utilizing rugged fieldstone or cut ashlar blocks. Apply stormy blue vertical siding to the main living levels above. Install natural dark gray quarried slate roof shingles across the steeply pitched roofline.
Tips
Natural slate shingles are exceptionally heavy; consult a structural engineer to ensure your roof framing can support the weight load.
Variations and Essentials
- Variations: Use synthetic slate composite tiles if you want the exact look of natural slate with reduced weight and maintenance.
- Essentials: Fieldstone foundation materials, stormy blue vertical siding, natural or synthetic slate roof shingles.