Barrel Tile Roof Product Profile
Barrel roof tile, more commonly known as Spanish Tile or Double Roman, describes semi-cylindrical roofing tile laid in an interlocking pattern. Spanish tile roofing has been around for centuries and remains a preference for many homeowners today. Brava composite barrel tile is positioned to capture that European Old World roofing look.
Environmentally Friendly Roofing
Brava states its polymer roofing products are made of recycled materials and are fully sustainable. They position this as part of what makes the product durable and environmentally friendly.
Spanish Roof Tiles Durability
Brava states its Barrel tile roof comes in Class A and Class C fire ratings and has a Class 4 impact rating. Brava also ties these performance claims to 110 mph wind resistance and offers a limited 50-year warranty on all Spanish roofing tile.
Brava also states its synthetic barrel tile is the only third-party tested and Miami/Dade County approved composite Spanish tile profile on the market.
Lighter Weight
Traditional clay barrel tile roofs are extremely heavy and can require additional costly structural support. Clay barrel tiles are also described as fragile and labor-intensive to install. Breakage in shipping and installation can add unexpected expenses.
Brava positions its composite barrel tile as a lighter-weight alternative designed to reduce those issues.
No Breakage
Brava states its proprietary composition ensures virtually no breakage and that the durability of its synthetic product surpasses that of clay and concrete tile. Brava also positions its lightweight composite barrel tile as a Spanish roof tile alternative that offers ease of installation and superior durability.
Spanish Tile Color
Brava notes that chemical or dye-based colors can break down over time in the sun. They contrast that with Brava Colorcast, described as a patented mineral-infusion process, and connect that color confidence to an extended, transferable 50-year warranty for their tiles.
Color & Texture Variations Mimic Natural Materials
Brava emphasizes that their Cedar Shake, Slate, and Spanish Barrel tiles capture natural variation, with subtle differences tied to pigment, composition, and manufacturing techniques. They also note that tile palettes are shipped from multiple batches to create distinctive variations.
Each tile is described as having its own variation of color and texture.