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Love the look of a cedar shake, slate or clay tile roof but not the upkeep? Brava gets you there. It's a composite roof tile made to look like the real thing, and it doesn't soak up water, rot or need treating every few years. We're a Brava Authorized Contractor, and our own crews install it on homes across Chicagoland, Central Illinois, St. Louis and Tampa Bay.
Brava roof tile (some folks call them Brava shingles) is made from up to 95% recycled plastic, colored with natural mineral pigments all the way through, with UV stabilizers built in. Each tile is made to match the grain and edges of real cedar and slate, so it looks right from the street. It's made in the USA, no trees are cut and no quarries are dug to make it, and when it's eventually torn off, it's recyclable.
It comes in three looks:
We install the real materials too, so we’ll tell you straight how each one stacks up. Most folks who come to us wanting real cedar end up choosing Brava once they see the two side by side.
Want the real thing anyway? We install real cedar (every type), natural slate and clay tile too.
| Â | Brava Shake | Real cedar shake |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Made to match the grain of real shakes; color runs all the way through | Natural wood that weathers to gray |
| Upkeep | Very little | Cleaning and treatment every few years |
| Water | Doesn’t absorb water | Absorbs water; can rot, curl and grow moss |
| Fire | Class A available with a tested fire resistant underlayment | Depends on treatment |
| Â | Brava Slate | Natural slate |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Made to match the look of natural slate; color runs all the way through | Natural stone |
| Weight | Close to a quality asphalt shingle | Very heavy; may need structural work |
| Under foot | Foot traffic should be kept light | Brittle; pieces can crack when walked on |
| Upkeep | Very little | Inspection and replacing broken pieces |
| Â | Brava Spanish Tile | Clay barrel tile |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Made to match a clay barrel profile; color runs all the way through | Fired clay |
| Weight | Close to a quality asphalt shingle | Very heavy; may need structural work |
| Freeze and thaw | Built for it; doesn’t absorb water | Needs a freeze rated tile in Midwest winters |
Here's a look at recent Brava projects.
Brava is a natural fit for communities. It comes in enough styles and colors to match your architectural guidelines, it's light enough to go on most buildings without structural changes, and every building ends up with the same look.
We can bid the whole community or go building by building, and phase the work around your residents. See our multi-family and HOA roofing page for more.
Every Brava roof we install is covered twice:
As a Brava Authorized Contractor, we can offer every Brava warranty available at that level, and we'll walk you through the options in your estimate.
Every roof is priced on its own. These are the things that move the number:
We install every Brava roof to Brava’s written installation guide. That’s what keeps your warranty valid.
Installing Brava in Tampa Bay. Florida roofs have to stand up to hurricane season, so we follow Brava’s high wind specs there: screws instead of nails, stainless steel fasteners for homes near salt water, and Brava’s high wind warranty registered on every roof that calls for it. Every job is built to the Florida Building Code.
We’re headquartered in Northbrook and install Brava across our service areas:
We also take on large multi-family and community projects beyond these areas.
We’ll come out, look at your roof, show you samples and give you a written estimate. No pressure, just straight answers from a Brava Authorized Contractor.
Get a Free Brava Estimate or call (888) 643-9247.
From the street, most people can’t tell the difference between Brava and real cedar. Each tile is made to match the grain of real cedar, and the color runs all the way through. Ask us for a side by side photo of Brava next to real cedar on the same roof line.
Brava backs it with a 50 year limited lifetime warranty. Real cedar usually needs regular cleaning and treatment to reach its full life. Brava doesn’t.
It depends on the roof. Brava’s upfront cost is in the same range as other high end roofs, and you skip the cleaning and treatment cedar needs over the years. We’ll price both if you’d like to compare.
No. Brava requires a full tear off to keep the warranty valid, and it’s the only way to check the deck underneath.
Usually not. Brava runs 257 to 430 pounds per 100 square feet, close to a quality asphalt shingle and far lighter than real slate or clay tile. We check the structure during the estimate.
You can, but it’s best to keep foot traffic to a minimum. Leave it to the crew.
Brava’s 50 year limited warranty on the tiles, plus our own labor warranty on the installation. We’ll walk you through the details of both in your estimate.
Yes. We’ll show you the real material next to Brava and tell you honestly which one fits your home and budget.
