Understanding how to achieve California requirements for roof insulation and cool roofs is key to a successful roofing project.
RAVA has chosen the best of the best projects installed by BRAVA Preferred Contractors to highlight their most creative and stunning installations in our first annual Excellence Awards!
Coastal properties offer easy access to the beach, scenic ocean views, and fresh sea air. Unfortunately, proximity to the ocean means that homes and roofs stand up to wear and tear from the salty sea air and coastal storms.
Hearkening back to early colonial America, weathered wood shingles can create a traditional and nostalgic look for your home.
Using recycled roof shingles and recycling the shingles that end up as a waste product during a roof replacement or installation can help lessen the environmental impact of construction projects, among other benefits.
Owning a historic home is an amazing opportunity, but it also comes with a certain sense of responsibility. Responsibility to the past — honoring those who came before as well as the traditions and techniques they used. It is a responsibility to the future — preserving what came before while ensuring that it will endure.
The first slate used in the colonies was imported from North Wales, but colonists opened their own quarries in 1785 where they could take advantage of the natural slate found in their new world.
The Smoky Mountains are prone to extreme weather conditions, including strong winds, heavy rain, snow, and wildfires. These conditions make it vital to choose the right materials when building or renovating a home.
Durable and beautiful, Brava tiles allow you to create the ideal aesthetic for your project. While the cost is higher than traditional architectural roof tiles, they will last longer, and reduce the costs associated with the maintenance and replacement of traditional materials.
