The Durable Restoration Company

09/28/2026

We're honored to receive the inaugural Bernini Award for Church Restoration, presented by the Catholic Art Institute, for our work on St. Andrew's Catholic Church.

The ceremony recognized "outstanding achievement in the creation, restoration, and support of Catholic sacred spaces and works of art."

Our multi-year restoration of St. Andrew's, completed in 2020, integrated traditional craftsmanship with modern structural engineering to preserve one of Virginia's most historic churches for generations to come.

Congratulations and thank you to everyone who helped make this project possible!

Learn more about the awards and view the Winners Gallery: catholicartinstitute.org/bernini

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Durable Restoration! 🛠️

Today we'd like to recognize the incredible dedication and effort of everyone on our team. We thank you all for making our work possible and wish you a well-deserved break!

08/26/2026

We've wrapped up phase one of our project at Frank Loyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House in Alexandria, where our crew gently cleaned biological growth and environmental contaminants from the cypress cladding.

Next month we'll start the second phase, adding a preservative to the wood to protect it from deterioration and conserve its historic value.

National Trust for Historic Preservation

08/24/2026

Thank you to Julie Butler from The Durable Restoration Company for speaking at tonight's Wright at TwilIght! Julie spoke about the recent preservation work at the Pope-Leighey House.

08/21/2026

Looking for a qualified contractor for your historic roof?

Traditional roofing materials, such as slate, clay tile, wood shake, and architectural sheet metal, require specialized expertise. Choosing a skilled contractor preserves your structure's historic character and long-term performance.

See our guide on finding the perfect traditional roofer below ⬇️

08/19/2026

Zack has been with Durable for a little over a year now, and what a year it’s been! He’s a strong, dependable part of our team who consistently gives it his all.

We’re glad to have him, and we’re excited to see where his drive takes him next!

08/07/2026

By The Coffee Shops™. Scottish roofing contractor Bain & Irvine celebrates a milestone that reflects generations of dedication to preserving historic structures. In the article "Bain & Irvine Marks 80 Years in Scotland’s Heritage Roofing Sector," Bain & Irvine reflects on eight decades of crafts...

07/10/2026

We've recently been working at Sully Historic Site in Chantilly, Virginia, where we restored the square cedar shake roofs and completed minor masonry and wood siding repairs on multiple buildings throughout the property.

Our team has shown incredible determination throughout the restoration, persevering through rainy conditions and even working on Saturdays to deliver the project with a quick turnaround.

We extend our thanks to the entire crew for their outstanding teamwork and dedication on this project!

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July!

We’re honored to help preserve the historic places that tell our nation’s story. In celebration of , we invite you on a journey through history via some of the beautiful colonial-era buildings we’ve restored, including the oldest state capitol building in continuous use and one of the United States’ oldest surviving Episcopal churches!

06/25/2026

Our UK-based company, Bain and Irvine , was recently featured in Scottish Construction Now in honor of its milestone 80th anniversary. Managing Director Jamie Anderson sat down with the publication to reflect on the company's history and its plans for expansion.

We're honored to play a role in Bain & Irvine's story as the company transitions to an exciting new chapter.

Check out the full article below.

As Bain & Irvine approaches its 80th anniversary in 2026, the roofing contractor - originating in Peebles and now bolstered by an Edinburgh-based office - is celebrating more than its storied heritage. Under a new management team led by managing director Jamie Anderson, the business has undergon