A made-to-order composite roof that captures the character of natural quarried slate, hand-split cedar shake, or Spanish barrel tile — without the crushing weight of slate, the rot and moss of real cedar, or the fragility of clay.
Brava molds its tiles from real natural products, then makes them from recycled polymer — so you get the exact texture of split cedar or quarried slate at a fraction of the weight, and none of the maintenance.
| Old World Slate | The depth and variation of natural quarried slate, without the structural weight or the risk of cracking underfoot. |
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| Cedar Shake | The rustic, hand-split texture of real cedar — that never rots, cups, or grows moss. |
| Spanish Barrel Tile | The warm Mediterranean look of traditional clay, without clay's fragility. |
Up to 85% recycled polymer, and fully recyclable at end of life. Color runs all the way through the tile (Brava's mineral-infused "Colorcast" process), not sprayed on top — so scuffs and decades of sun won't expose a different color underneath. Tiles ship as multi-color blends for a natural, non-repeating look, with custom colors available.
| Fire rating | Class A (with fire-resistant underlayment) or Class C standard. |
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| Impact resistance | Class 4 — UL 2218's highest hail/impact rating. |
| Wind (tested) | Tested up to 188 mph (nailed) and 211 mph (high-wind screw install). Warranty-covered wind thresholds are lower — we'll walk you through both. |
| Weight | Roughly 280–320 lbs per square — close to a premium asphalt shingle, and a fraction of natural slate (which can run 800–1,500 lbs/square and often needs added structure). |
| Warranty | 50-year limited (lifetime) warranty, transferable once within the first 25 years. |
Specs from Brava (bravarooftile.com) product pages and limited-warranty documentation. Tested wind figures differ from warranty-covered thresholds; pricing and lead time confirmed per project.
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