IDK if you're aware, Ortho, but Momdigr & Popdigr live with me.
Nobody I've discussed this with sees why I would be upset with a free roof I didn't ask for (or even know about). So far everybody would just say 'Hey, a new roof.', and be done with it. I guess I'll eventually get there, I damn sure ain't tearing it off.
Now if I can get the old man to take some money, I'll be happ
ier, but I don't think I'll ever be happy about this.
As for the color...

light sand.