Your roof is a powerhouse that provides protection and structural support to your home.
It can improve your property value, your home’s energy efficiency, and your home’s longevity.
But when something happens to your roof, what do you do?
Repair the roof yourself? Find a quick fix? Or Invest in a long term solution?
To many homeowners, quick fixes seem like an affordable option, usually coming in the form of a cheaper and less durable roofing solution.
But the fact is: long term roofing solutions with durable materials are the way to go.
5 Reason To Avoid Quick Fixes For Your Roof
Here are 5 reasons why you should focus on quality materials and long term solutions:
1. Cheap Materials Have A Shorter Lifespan
When you buy something cheap, you usually know it won't last, so why should roofing materials be any different?
Cheaper materials are much less durable than higher-quality materials and don't hold up as well against the elements. As a result, the cheaper materials are more prone to weather damage and wear and tear that, unfortunately, don’t last the length of time you expect them to.
2. You'll Spend More On Maintenance
Cheaper roof repairs also require more maintenance, which often takes you away from the things you enjoy. Time spent performing maintenance is time that you could spend kayaking, hosting cabin events, or hiking through the woods.
And if you decide to put off maintenance, you risk creating even more damage to your home.
It’s a vicious cycle.
So if you’re looking to spend zero time performing maintenance—and continue doing the activities you love most—you choose the long term roofing option.
3. They Aren't Energy Efficient
Making your home energy efficient is another important factor that many homeowners consider when they experience roof damage. Roofs that are quickly repaired with cheap materials tend to be more difficult to regulate, and they could cause your energy bill to significantly increase.
Roofs with higher quality, on the other hand, not only repair the roof to begin with but also increase energy efficiency.
4. They Lack Weather Resistance
The main goal of every roof should be to protect you and your family from rain, wind, snow, heat, and more.
While a cheaper roof may still be there after a storm, it probably won’t last. If winds are strong or rain is hard, your roof might end up with missing shingles or having additional damage.
By choosing to use a long-term roofing solution from the start, you avoid this from happening altogether.
5. Where Are The Aesthetics?
Let’s be honest: Everyone wants a beautiful home—both inside and out.
Whether you want a simple, attractive home exterior or a magazine-ready dream home, you aren't going to get it with a quick fix.
And, unfortunately, a lot of cheaper materials, even if they’re used to complete a full roof installation, will not give you the value and appearance of high-quality, durable roofing materials that you get with long term repairs.
Invest In A Long Term Roofing Solution
For high-quality, long term roofing materials, there is no better option than composite or synthetic roofing materials, like the ones offered by Brava Roof Tiles.
Known for being incredibly durable, Brava roof tiles are compressed recycled plastics that have UV stabilizers and come in three realistic options that mimic Cedar Shakes, Old World Slate, and Spanish Barrel Tiles in a variety of beautiful colors.
Here is what makes them different from other roofing materials:
Fire Resistance
Brava has Class C and Class A fire ratings. Class A is a product's highest rating, and it is accepted in California.
Impact Resistant
Brava's roofing products also offer the highest impact rating possible, standing at Class 4.
Wind Resistant
All of Brava's roof tiles are approved to withstand wind speeds up to 188 MPH with nail installation and 211 MPH with high wind/screw installation.
Color Options
Each style offers multiple color options, and you also have the option to create a custom color to match your style. The coloring process is what helps them never fade or bleach.
Water Resistant
Brava tiles are water resistant, so there is no concern of mold, mildew, or rot—unlike quick fix solutions.
Cool Roof Options
Brava Cedar Shakes and Spanish Barrel tiles offer two California Title-24 compliant "Cool Roof" options.
Build Your Long Term Solution with Brava
Despite the lower price that comes with a quick fix for roof repairs, you typically won’t get much else. But sometimes, a quick fix is all you need—especially if it’s only intended to be there for a short period of time.
However, if you’re looking for a high-end, long-term roofing solution, contact Brava today.
We just want to make sure that you love your home’s roofing—and are safely protected—each and every day.
