Keep the rich texture and layered character of cedar with a composite shake roof. Tekline helps Seattle and Puget Sound homeowners compare Brava Cedar Shake, choose a color, and plan the complete replacement.
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Tekline Roofing holds 2026 BRAVA Preferred Contractor recognition. The certificates below also document its separate Level II Spanish Tile Integration training; that training applies specifically to Spanish tile.
BRAVA recognizes Tekline Roofing for routinely installing its products and demonstrating professional product knowledge and expertise, with backing from BRAVA's technical and service team.
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Completed October 26, 2026. This certificate documents Spanish Tile Integration training and is shown separately from Tekline’s Preferred Contractor recognition.
View Level II Certificate (PDF)Cedar belongs on a lot of Northwest homes. The textured surface, varied widths, and deep shadow lines work with wooded lots, stone accents, and traditional architecture. Replacing an aging cedar roof does not have to mean giving up that style.
Brava Cedar Shake is a synthetic alternative designed to reproduce hand-split wood. For a homeowner comparing another wood roof with composite, the conversation should cover more than appearance: material behavior, care expectations, the roof deck, and the details around every transition.
Tekline helps homeowners throughout Seattle and the Puget Sound region work through those choices. If your roof is showing wear, we can evaluate the condition and explain the replacement scope. If natural wood remains your preference, explore our cedar shake roofing page alongside this composite option. The right decision depends on the house and what you want from the next roof.
The appearance gets your attention. Compare the material, tested assembly, and ownership expectations before making your decision.
Brava’s shake profile reproduces the grain and depth of split cedar. Varied widths and blended colors help create a layered roof surface.
A synthetic shake changes the material you are maintaining. It does not remove the need to inspect flashings, drainage, gutters, and other roof components.
Brava lists UL 2218 Class 4 impact performance. Actual storm outcomes depend on conditions, and a rating does not make a roof damage-proof.
Class A fire performance is available with the specified tested assembly. Underlayment and installation requirements must be confirmed for the project.
Choose among warm wood tones, weathered looks, and grays. Physical samples help show texture and color variation that a screen cannot reproduce.
Brava’s limited 50-year material warranty has written conditions and transfer provisions. Ask how manufacturer coverage and Tekline workmanship coverage apply to your roof.
The roof should work with the exterior you already have. Compare warm wood tones against brick and cream trim, and review gray or weathered palettes alongside stone and cooler siding. See the samples in sun and overcast light.
A cedar-inspired color direction for a textured, traditional roof appearance.
A natural cedar-style blend to compare against wooded surroundings and existing exterior finishes.
A weathered color direction for homeowners who prefer the look of an established shake roof.
Color samples shown are from BRAVA. Screen colors vary; confirm physical samples, product availability, and pricing. View the manufacturer’s full selection ↗
The roof conditions, selected system, project responsibilities, and next steps should be clear before work begins.
Review the existing shake roof, leak history, roof shape, visible substrate, flashings, ventilation, and access.
Look at Brava samples alongside natural cedar and other roof choices. Confirm the desired appearance and any HOA approval requirements.
Define tear-off, decking preparation, underlayment, starters, exposed cut edges, valleys, hips, ridges, and property protection.
Install the agreed system and document concealed conditions or approved changes discovered after the old roofing is removed.
Walk through the finished work, cleanup, care guidance, and separate manufacturer and workmanship warranty information.
If your existing cedar roof was installed over spaced boards, the replacement plan needs to address the substrate required by the new system. Do not assume that a material swap is simply a matter of removing wood and fastening composite in its place.
On shaded roofs in neighborhoods such as Wedgwood or around wooded Eastside lots, debris, drainage, and attic conditions also deserve a close look. Dark staining or moss on the surface does not tell the whole story about the roof below it.
Tekline evaluates the roof layout, visible deck conditions, penetrations, flashing, and ventilation needs. Once roofing is removed, any concealed damage or required deck changes should be documented and handled through the agreed scope. For older homes and detailed rooflines, that preparation is as important as selecting the shake color.
The finished price depends on the existing roof and the replacement system. An older cedar tear-off, a complex roofline, or required deck preparation can change the scope substantially. Ask for an estimate that explains those items.
Spaced boards, damaged sheathing, old roofing layers, and disposal can affect preparation costs.
Dormers, valleys, steep slopes, visible cut edges, and ridge details influence material and labor.
The chosen blend, accessories, underlayment, flashing, ventilation work, and access all belong in the quote.
The selected fire assembly, flashing changes, ventilation, and water-control components should be included in the installation scope.
A roof replacement should address the old roof’s condition and your expectations for the next one. Tekline helps you make those decisions together.
Compare composite shake with natural wood and understand how the material, appearance, installation, and care expectations differ.
Look beyond the shake surface. Substrate, flashing, ventilation, and water protection belong in the replacement discussion.
Define removal, preparation, access, property protection, cleanup, and the process for approving concealed work.
Review care requirements and warranty documents so you know what to monitor and who to contact after installation.
Tekline helps homeowners compare synthetic shake replacement across Seattle, the Eastside, North Sound, and South Sound. Whether your home is tucked into a wooded lot or has an open, highly visible roofline, start with the address, a few photos, and what you want to change about the current roof.
Start here, then ask Tekline how the details apply to your property.
No. It is a composite roofing product designed to resemble hand-split cedar shake. Homeowners choose it to retain a cedar-style roof while using a different material.
It may be a suitable replacement, but Tekline needs to evaluate the roof. The deck, slope, flashing, ventilation, and installation requirements must fit the selected Brava system. An older spaced-board substrate may require additional preparation.
The roof still needs attention. Keep drainage paths and gutters clear, check flashing and penetrations, and follow Brava’s current cleaning and care instructions. Composite material does not make the complete roof maintenance-free.
A tested Class A assembly is available when the product is installed with the required components, including specified fire-resistant underlayment. Confirm the actual assembly and local requirements before ordering.
Approval depends on your association’s rules. Obtain written approval for the product, profile, and color before committing to an order. Physical samples and manufacturer documentation can help the review.
Brava offers limited 50-year manufacturer coverage subject to written terms, exclusions, installation conditions, and transfer provisions. Ask Tekline to explain that coverage separately from the workmanship warranty offered for your project.
Tekline’s current site lists Brava roofing and 2026 BRAVA Preferred Contractor recognition. Contact the team with your address to confirm service availability and discuss a cedar shake replacement evaluation.
*Product ratings and material warranty descriptions are based on BRAVA documentation. The selected tested assembly, current instructions, and written warranty control the requirements and coverage for your roof.
Bring your questions about composite shake, colors, and replacing the existing roof. Tekline will help you compare the options and define the work your home needs.
