Brava synthetic slate roofing for DFW homeowners who want a traditional, dimensional roofline, without real slate's weight, fragility, or cost.
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Real slate has always been one of the most beautiful roofing materials, and one of the most impractical. Brava synthetic slate exists to solve that.
We use Brava exclusively: every synthetic profile we install, Spanish barrel tile, cedar shake, and slate, is manufactured by Brava. Here's what each profile actually looks like on a roof.
A rounded, high-relief barrel profile that reads as authentic clay tile from the curb, popular on Mediterranean, Spanish Colonial, and Tuscan-style homes across DFW. Comes in tones like Aged Mission and Tuscan Clay.
A deeply textured, hand-split shake profile for homeowners who want a rustic, natural-wood look without cedar's fire risk, rot, or ongoing upkeep. Comes in tones like Aged Cedar and Natural Cedar.
A crisp, dimensional slate profile, the closest match to authentic quarried slate, suited to historic-style, French Country, and traditional architecture. Comes in tones like Arendale and Onyx.
All three Brava profiles (Spanish Barrel Tile, Cedar Shake, and Slate) are live in our Free Roof Visualizer, so you can see each one rendered on your own home before you decide.
See it on your home →We vet every manufacturer we install. Here's specifically what earned Brava a place in our lineup, not just a name on a brochure.
Brava tiles are tested and approved to withstand wind speeds of up to 188 mph with nail installation and up to 211 mph with high-wind screw installation. Ratings depend on the installation method.
A Class A fire rating is available with Brava when installed as a complete Brava roof system. Fire ratings depend on the roof assembly and installation.
Brava gives homeowners the look of natural slate, shake, or tile, with natural variation so no two tiles look alike, in a lightweight composite. Choose Brava Slate for a crisp, dimensional look, Brava Cedar Shake for a hand-split wood look, or Brava Spanish Barrel Tile, which brings the traditional clay tile look to Spanish, Mediterranean, and Tuscan style homes.
Every Brava tile is compression molded, which Brava says makes the tiles stronger and more detailed. Tiles are up to 1 inch thick, carry a Class 4 impact rating, the highest available, and the color runs through the full thickness of each tile.
We install both. Here's how we actually think about which one fits a given home, not a sales pitch for either.
You want a 50–70 year lifespan (standing seam), strong insurance discounts, and a clean, modern architectural line. Metal is a high-durability, high-savings choice over a 20–30 year horizon.
Your home's architecture or your HOA's design guidelines call for a traditional, dimensional slate profile specifically, and you want that look without real slate's weight, fragility, or maintenance. Brava synthetic slate is still a genuine upgrade over asphalt, just a different tradeoff than metal.
Brava synthetic slate is a premium option, priced above standard standing seam and exposed-fastener metal, but well below real slate or copper. Installed cost by material, based on current DFW-wide market rates.
| Material | $ / Sq Ft Installed* |
|---|---|
| R-Panel / Exposed-Fastener Steel | $7–$11 |
| Stone-Coated Steel | $10–$16 |
| Standing Seam Steel | $12–$18 |
| Premium 24-Gauge Standing Seam | $15–$22+ |
| Brava Synthetic Slate (Composite) | $18–$22 |
| Copper | $25–$40+ |
*Rates are per sq ft of gross roofing material, which includes waste and overage (typically 10–30% depending on material and roof complexity). Get an estimate for your exact roof with our free visualizer.
DFW-wide installed-cost ranges as of 2026, for material and labor combined. Actual cost depends on your roof's exact size, slope, tear-off needs, and site conditions.
Metal and Brava synthetic roofing is all we install. From a 40-point inspection to drone footage of your finished home, every step is handled for you, and backed in writing.
Decking, flashing, ventilation, attic, and every penetration, documented.
Your proposal within 2 business days of your inspection, or we credit you $1,000.*
Your contract price is your final price.*
Brava synthetic slate and shake installations are performed by Brava-certified installers.
Samples, color chips, and spec sheets, prepared and submitted to your HOA when approval is required.
We pull every required permit.
Gutters and yard cleared of all debris, down to the last nail.
With a transferable certificate for your buyer, plus the manufacturer's material warranty registered in your name.
We file your Class 4 certificate with your insurer.
Before-and-after drone footage, ready to use when you list.
Decking integrity, rafter/truss condition, slope verification, load capacity for your chosen system.
Valley, chimney, and skylight flashing, drip edge, step flashing, pipe boots, sealant condition.
Ridge and soffit vent function, attic moisture and insulation, airflow balance.
Solar mounts, satellite brackets, HVAC lines, electrical mast, plumbing vents, skylights.
Gutters, downspouts, fascia, soffits, roof-to-wall transitions, ponding risk.
Satellite aerial measurement, wind/hail rating compliance, HOA material review, permitting.
We install Brava synthetic slate roofing throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. Find your city below.
We install three Brava composite profiles: Brava Spanish Barrel Tile (a rounded clay-tile profile for Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial-style homes), Brava Cedar Shake (a textured, hand-split wood-shake look without the fire risk or upkeep of real cedar), and Brava Slate (a crisp, dimensional profile that's the closest match to authentic quarried slate). Each comes in a range of factory colors. We'll walk through samples for your specific home during your free consultation.
Brava's color comes from mineral pigments that run through the full thickness of each tile, rather than from a surface coating. Sun and weather will still age any exterior material gradually, so we recommend looking at samples in daylight. Ask us about the color durability testing Brava publishes.
Brava installations are performed by Brava-certified installers, and every installation comes with our 10-year workmanship warranty.
Curling and warping usually trace back to how a roof was installed, not to the tile itself. Following Brava's published installation guide is the safeguard, and that is how our crews install Brava. We are glad to explain the installation steps before you decide.
Brava's spec sheets list the tiles as freeze and thaw resistant, and they are compression molded with a Class 4 impact rating. For Texas heat, proper installation matters, including the expansion spacing in Brava's installation guide. We install to that guide, and we are honest that no roof is immune to every condition.
Brava's products are tested and evaluated for weather, wind, fire, and hail resistance under the building codes. They are also backed by a 50-year limited warranty from Brava. Because composite is a newer category, we suggest judging it for yourself: we bring samples to your inspection, and the Free Roof Visualizer shows each profile on your own home.
Brava is made to look like natural slate, shake, or tile, with natural color variation from tile to tile. The surest test is to see it in person, so we bring samples to your inspection. You can also preview each profile on your own home in the Free Roof Visualizer.
Brava carries a Class 4 impact rating, the highest rating available for impact resistance. That rating is why many homeowners in hail-prone areas consider it, and why most Texas insurers discount Class 4 roofs. Check with your insurance carrier for the specifics on your policy.
A Class A fire rating is available with Brava when it is installed as a complete Brava roof system. The rating depends on the roof assembly and installation, so we confirm the right assembly for your home and local requirements.
Brava is a composite made with recycled material, and the tiles are fully recyclable. Each tile is compression molded, which Brava says makes the tiles stronger and more detailed.
Brava is built as a long-term roof and is backed by a 50-year limited warranty from Brava. We do not quote an exact lifespan, since installation and care matter, but we are glad to walk through the warranty terms with you.
Choose metal if you want a modern or classic metal look, and choose Brava if you want the character of slate, shake, or tile. Standing seam, stone-coated steel, and Brava all carry a Class 4 impact rating, so the decision comes down to style, your home's architecture, and any HOA guidelines. You can see both on your own home in the Free Roof Visualizer before you decide.
Brava typically costs less than natural slate and is far lighter, so most homes need no added structural support. We confirm your roof deck and framing at the inspection, and a firm number follows your free assessment.
Comparing Brava and DaVinci? See the side-by-side.
A quick call with our team is the fastest way to find out. We'll talk through your home, your HOA's guidelines if you have one, and give you an honest read on which material actually fits, no pressure, no obligation.
Proposal within 2 business days of your inspection, or we credit you $1,000.*