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.
How to choose sustainable roofing materials, comparing recycled content, lifespan, recyclability, and real environmental impact.
Often, brick is the siding material of choice for Tudor and Greek Revival style as well as Colonial homes — which is where brick meets cedar shakes to create a beautiful combination of styles.
Brava’s synthetic Spanish Barrel Tile is the best alternative to clay, concrete, and metal barrel tiles, giving you peace of mind over the life of the roof.
