Brava and DaVinci are both premium composite roofs that give a home the look of slate or shake without natural slate's weight and upkeep.
Here are the published specifications from each manufacturer, laid out side by side so you can compare them on the facts.
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Each column comes from that manufacturer's own published materials.
| Specification | Brava | DaVinci |
|---|---|---|
| Profiles | Brava Slate, Brava Cedar Shake, Brava Spanish Barrel Tile | Slate (Multi-Width, Single-Width, Province, Inspire) and Shake (Multi-Width, Single-Width, Select) |
| Thickness | Slate 1 inch. Cedar Shake 5/8 to 1 inch. | Multi-Width Slate: 1/4 to 5/8 inch, per DaVinci's product page. See manufacturer for other profiles. |
| Wind | Tested and approved to withstand up to 188 mph with nails and up to 211 mph with high-wind screw installation. | 110 mph straight-line wind rating and 180 mph for hurricane zones. See manufacturer for installation conditions. |
| Impact | Class 4 | Class 4 |
| Fire | Class A fire rating available. The rating depends on the roof assembly and installation. | Class A fire rating. See manufacturer for assembly conditions. |
| Color | ColorCast mineral-infusion process. Mineral pigments through the full thickness of the tile, UV-tested for color durability. | See manufacturer |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty, defined by Brava as 50 years. See manufacturer for terms. | Lifetime limited material warranty. See manufacturer for terms. |
Specifications from each manufacturer's published materials as of October 2026. Ratings depend on installation and test method, so figures from different manufacturers may not be directly comparable.
Brava offers Spanish Barrel Tile for Spanish, Mediterranean, and Tuscan style homes. DaVinci's published lineup focuses on slate and shake.
Brava Slate gives a crisp, dimensional slate look. Brava Cedar Shake gives a hand-split wood look. Brava Spanish Barrel Tile brings the traditional clay tile look. DaVinci offers its slate and shake looks in single-width and multi-width options.
Brava gives us slate, cedar shake, and Spanish barrel tile, so one manufacturer covers traditional, rustic, and Mediterranean homes.
Brava tiles are compression molded, which Brava says makes them stronger and more detailed. They carry a Class 4 impact rating. Color comes from Brava's ColorCast mineral-infusion process, which disperses mineral pigments through the full thickness of each tile, and the color is UV-tested for durability.
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Both are premium composite roofs with a Class 4 impact rating, so the right choice depends on the profile you want, your home's style, and your HOA. We install Brava, and we are glad to walk through the published specifications of each with you.
Yes, both manufacturers publish a Class 4 impact rating for their composite roofing. Ratings depend on installation, so confirm the details for your roof with the manufacturer.
Brava offers Spanish Barrel Tile, a traditional clay tile look for Spanish, Mediterranean, and Tuscan style homes. DaVinci's published lineup focuses on slate and shake.
Yes. Our Free Roof Visualizer renders all three Brava profiles on your own home before you decide. Enter your address, choose a profile and color, and see the result in about a minute.
We specialize in Brava and metal roofing, and that is what we install. Our Brava installations are performed by Brava-certified installers. If you are comparing the two, we are happy to walk through the published specifications and show Brava on your home.
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