Wood & Specialty Shakes

Synthetic Wood Shake

Top brand: Brava Roof Tile

Synthetic composite shake roofing tiles cast to mimic real cedar
Installed cost
$12.98–$22.42
CAD per sq ft
Lifespan
50 yrs
manufacturer typical
Region
Lower Mainland
+18% CAD adjustment

Overview

Polymer composite cast from real cedar moulds — Class A fire rating, no warping or moss. Permitted in fire-restricted BC neighbourhoods where natural cedar is no longer allowed.

Best for

Cedar-look in fire-restricted zones (West Van Upper Lands, etc.).

Live cost estimate

Estimate your Synthetic Wood Shake roof

Lower Mainland installed pricing in CAD. Drag the slider to match your roof area.

500 sq ft8,000 sq ft
Low
$25,960
Typical
$35,400
High
$44,840

Range: $12.98$22.42 per sq ft installed. Includes tear-off, underlayment, flashing, and labour. Excludes permits, structural work and tax.

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