Brava Synthetic Shake roofing

The look of real cedar shake without the maintenance. Engineered for Montana weather. 50-year warranty. Installed by experienced Titan crews.

Why

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Cedar shake roofs look incredible. They’re part of the classic Montana aesthetic — cabins, lodges, mountain homes. The problem with real cedar is what happens after the install. It splits in our cold, fades in our sun, holds moisture in our wet springs, and burns when wildfires roll through. You buy a beautiful roof and inherit a maintenance project.

Brava Synthetic Shake gives you the look without the headaches. It’s a high-performance composite roofing tile that mimics hand-split cedar shake — the texture, the variation, the depth — but engineered to perform far better. No cracking. No rotting. No fading. No special maintenance.

It’s the right choice for homeowners who want the cedar look but don’t want to redo it in 15 years.

Class A Fire Rating

In Montana, wildfire risk is real. Brava’s Class A fire rating is the highest available — the same rating you’d get from a metal or concrete tile roof. Real cedar shake, by comparison, is one of the most flammable roofing materials available. If your home is anywhere near forest or grasslands, this rating matters.

Class 4 Impact Rating

Class 4 is the highest impact rating possible — meaning Brava handles hail better than nearly any other roofing material on the market. In a valley that sees serious hail, that matters. Many insurance carriers offer premium discounts for Class 4 rated roofs.

50-Years warranty

Brava backs their product with a 50-year limited warranty. That’s longer than most asphalt, longer than most metal coatings, and dramatically longer than real cedar. Most homeowners install Brava once and never think about their roof again.

Authentic Cedar Look

Each Brava tile is molded from real hand-split cedar shake, so the texture and depth are genuine — not the flat printed look of cheaper synthetic shingles. Multiple color blends available, from weathered gray to traditional cedar tones. Mixed on the roof for the natural variation real cedar gives you.

Zero maintenance

No staining. No sealing. No mold treatment. No moss removal. No replacing individual shakes that split. Install it and walk away.

Our Metal Roof Install Process

Free Estimate

We come out, look at your roof, and put together a real quote. Brava is a premium product — we’ll be upfront about pricing and help you understand whether it’s the right choice for your home

Tear-Off & Inspecton

Full tear-off down to the decking. Every square foot of wood underneath gets inspected. Any rotten decking gets replaced before we install anything new.

Underlayment & Ice/Water Shield

High-performance synthetic underlayment across the entire roof. Ice & water shield in valleys, around penetrations, and at the eaves. This is the layer that keeps water out even if the surface ever fails.

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Brava tiles installed per manufacturer specification. Proper fastener placement. Proper exposure. Color blending done on the roof so the variation looks natural — not striped or patterned. This is the step that separates a great Brava install from a mediocre one.

Flashing, Ridge & Details

Custom flashing at every penetration. Brava ridge tiles to match the field. Hip and valley details handled the way the manufacturer specifies. No shortcuts.

full cleanup

Magnetic sweep for nails. Tarps protect your landscaping. Walkthrough with you. Warranty paperwork delivered.

Brava vs. Real Cedar Shake

Honest comparison, since this is the decision most homeowners are weighing:

Real cedar shake:

Authentic natural material

Requires re-staining every 3-5 years

Susceptible to splitting in cold weather

Holds moisture, can grow mold and moss

Class C fire rating (treated cedar gets to Class B — still not Class A)

Typical lifespan: 15-25 years with maintenance

Lower up-front cost

Brava synthetic shake:

Engineered composite that looks like cedar

Zero ongoing maintenance

Handles freeze-thaw cycles without splitting

Won’t hold moisture, grow mold, or rot

Class A fire rating — highest available

50-year warranty

Higher up-front cost, lower lifetime cost

Real cedar shake:

Brava Synthetic Shake:

Authentic natural material

Requires re-staining every 3-5 years

Susceptible to splitting in cold weather

Holds moisture, can grow mold and moss

Class C fire rating (treated cedar gets to Class B — still not Class A)

Typical lifespan: 15-25 years with maintenance

Lower up-front cost

Engineered composite that looks like cedar

Zero ongoing maintenance

Handles freeze-thaw cycles without splitting

Won’t hold moisture, grow mold, or rot

Class A fire rating — highest available

50-year warranty

Higher up-front cost, lower lifetime cost

Our take: if you want cedar shake on a primary residence you plan to stay in, Brava wins every time. If you want it on an outbuilding or a property you’re flipping, real cedar may still make sense. We’ll give you a straight answer at the estimate.

Brava vs. Asphalt or Metal

Brava sits at the premium end of the roofing market. It’s not the cheapest option — it’s the right option for homeowners who want the cedar look and want their roof to last.

Metal is mid-to-premium cost, lasts 40-50 years, looks like metal

Asphalt is the lowest cost, lasts 25-30 years, looks like standard shingles

Brava is premium cost, lasts 50+ years, looks like cedar shake

If the aesthetic of cedar matters to you, Brava is the only product that delivers it without the maintenance trade-offs.

Our Warranty

Titan Roofing 10-Year Workmanship Warranty + Brava 50-Year Material Warranty

Our work is backed for 10 years. If something we installed fails because of how we installed it, we come back and fix it. Brava’s material warranty runs 50 years — longer than any other roofing material we install.

Common Questions About Metal Roofing

Will it really look like real cedar?

Yes. Brava tiles are molded from actual hand-split cedar shake, so the texture is genuine, not printed. From the street, most people can’t tell the difference. Up close, you might — but you also don’t have to worry about it splitting.

Can it handle Montana snow loads?

Yes. Brava is engineered to handle severe weather — heavy snow, high winds, freeze-thaw cycles. The composite material doesn’t become brittle in cold the way some plastic-based products do.

Does it discolor over time?

UV inhibitors are built into the material, so significant color fade isn’t expected within the warranty period. Real cedar starts graying within 12-18 months — Brava holds its color for decades.

Is it eco-friendly?

Brava tiles are made with up to 95% recycled materials and are themselves 100% recyclable at end of life. They also don’t require chemical treatments the way real cedar does to last in our climate.

How much more does Brava cost than asphalt?

Brava is a premium product, typically 2-3x the cost of a quality asphalt install. The trade-off is a roof that lasts twice as long with no maintenance — and looks dramatically better. We’ll give you a real number after measuring your home.