Choose your look
Enviroshake
Composite cedar-shake look that weathers to a natural gray.
Enviroshake → SlateSynthetic slate
The profile and color variation of natural slate, without the weight.
Synthetic slate → AsphaltSlate- & shake-look shingles
A designer asphalt shingle with a similar look at a lower cost.
Slate- & shake-look → BrandDaVinci
Composite slate and shake, incl. Inspire.
DaVinci → BrandBrava
Slate, shake, Spanish barrel and flat tile.
Brava → BrandEcoStar
Majestic, Empire, Seneca.
EcoStar → ShakeSynthetic cedar shake
Five brands compared.
Shake → TileSynthetic Spanish tile
The tile look without the weight.
Tile → RubberEuroshield
Recycled-tire slate and shake.
Euroshield → Shingle lookF-Wave REVIA
Synthetic architectural shingle.
REVIA → GuideSynthetic vs. real slate
Honest comparison.
Read →Synthetic vs. the real thing
| Synthetic shake / slate | Cedar shake | Natural slate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Light; usually no structural upgrade | Light | Very heavy; framing often reinforced |
| Hail | Many products carry UL 2218 Class 4 | Can split | Can crack |
| Fire | Many products carry high fire ratings | Needs treatment | Non-combustible |
| Upkeep | Low | High | Low, but repairs need a specialist |
General characteristics; ratings depend on the specific product, which we confirm in your quote.
Brands
We install every major roofing brand, including Enviroshake, DaVinci, Brava and EcoStar, plus designer shingles like Grand Manor. We'll recommend a product based on the look you want, your HOA, and impact and fire ratings.
Pairing with metal
Synthetic shake with standing seam accents on porches and low-slope sections is a look we do often. We form the standing seam in-house.
Certified, with 30 years installing every major roofing brand, a family roofing business going back 75 years, and over $80 million in completed roofing projects. 5.0 stars on Google at all three of our offices. Every inspection comes with a free digital photo report, so you see what we see.
Request a free inspection or call (817) 733-9228. Small repairs are welcome too.
