Old World Slate
Best for: Slate look without slate weight
Who: Tudor, colonial, and traditional homes
A 1" profile, which Brava calls the thickest synthetic slate available, for the depth and shadow lines of quarried slate.
Certified Brava Roof Contractor in Vancouver, WA & Portland, OR
Brava tile recreates natural slate, hand-split cedar shake, and Spanish clay barrel in recycled polymer at a fraction of the weight, backed by a Class 4 impact rating and a 50-year transferable warranty. As a family-owned Brava roof installer based in Ridgefield, RedBird Roofing puts it on homes across Vancouver, WA and the Portland metro.
- 50-Yr Transferable Brava Warranty
- Class 4 Impact Rated
- Brava Roof Installer
- Licensed WA & OR
What Brava Roof Tile Is Made Of
Brava molds its tile from recycled polymer, shaped from the textures of real slate, split cedar, and clay barrel. The material is lighter than the stone, wood, or clay it imitates, and it won't absorb water, rot, or split.
Color comes from Brava Colorcast, a patented mineral-infusion process. Pigment runs through the full thickness of each tile, so the color holds up to UV better than dyes or surface coatings that break down in sunlight.
Brava also fills each pallet from several production batches. Every tile carries slight shifts in tone and texture, which gives a finished roof the uneven, natural look of real slate or cedar. Slate can be ordered in custom colors and blends.
How Brava Compares to Natural Slate, Cedar, and Clay
Vancouver averages roughly 42 inches of rain a year. Each natural premium roof handles that climate differently, and each Brava profile targets a specific weakness.
| Natural material | Common drawback | Brava equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Natural slate | Heavy enough to need structural reinforcement; cracked pieces are hard to color-match | Old World Slate: slate depth and texture at a fraction of the weight |
| Cedar shake | Absorbs water, grows moss, and splits or rots, so shakes need regular replacing | Brava Shake: split-cedar texture in a material that won't rot |
| Clay barrel tile | Heavy, fragile in shipping and installation, often needs added framing | Brava Spanish Barrel: lightweight, with virtually no breakage |
Brava Slate, Shake, and Spanish Barrel Profiles
Each Brava profile suits a different style of home, so the right choice usually follows your architecture and roof pitch.
Cedar Shake
Best for: Cedar texture with no rot
Who: Craftsman and Northwest lodge-style homes
Three widths, ⅝" to ⅞" thick, installed in straight courses for a clean look or staggered for a rugged one. Title 24 options are available.
Spanish Barrel
Best for: Replacing heavy clay barrel tile
Who: Mediterranean and Spanish-style homes
The semi-cylindrical, interlocking profile also called Spanish or Double Roman tile.
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What a Brava Installation Involves
Roof Assessment
The existing roof, decking, and attic are inspected.
Profile & Color
Samples are compared in person and previewed with Brava's visualizer.
Structure Check
Framing is confirmed, with an engineer brought in if needed.
Installation
Tear-off, ice-and-water underlayment, flashing, and tile set to Brava's spec.
Final Inspection
Walkthrough, warranty registration, and a follow-up check after one year.
RedBird Roofing handles every step for Brava roofs in Clark County and the Portland metro, with a 25-year workmanship warranty on the installation.
- Certified Brava Roof Installer
- 4.9–5.0 on Google
- 25-year Labor Warranty
- Licensed WA & OR
Common Questions About Brava Roof Tile
No. In the Pacific Northwest, "composite" or "composition" roofing usually means asphalt shingles. Brava is a molded polymer tile shaped to replicate slate, cedar shake, or clay barrel, and it installs as individual tiles.
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Thinking About a Brava Roof?
See samples in person, preview colors on your own home, and get an itemized quote for Brava slate, shake, or barrel tile. RedBird Roofing, a Brava roof installer in Vancouver, WA, offers free on-site estimates across the Portland metro.
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