Attachment 6. Brava Roof Information.pdf

The information provided herein is solely for informational purposes.

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Enduring Aesthetic & Performance

Brava Roof Tile is designed to retain performance and aesthetic beauty without the need for regular cleaning and maintenance.

WHY Brava Roof Tile may need cleaning

Due to construction dust and other environmental factors, cleaning may be necessary to maintain color and aesthetic.

Cutting of concrete, stone, masonry, brick, and other jobsite materials may leave a layer of fine dust on building materials stored on site or installed. This dust can affect the appearance of Brava Roof Tile. Keep stored materials covered and remove any dust appropriately after the work is completed.

In high altitude and very dry conditions, the Residue of Evaporation (ROE) from rain can accumulate and cleaning may be desired to restore original color.

Recommendations for CLEANING

Consult with a professional and take appropriate safety precautions when working on or around a roof. Brava recommends the use of soapy water with a mild detergent and a cloth, brush, or push broom with soft or medium bristles.

Simple Green, diluted to manufacturer’s specifications, has been tested and approved by Brava Technical Support. If necessary, a power washer may be used at a low pressure setting, angling the spray down the slope of the roof, while ensuring that the nozzle is not too close to the roof.

What to AVOID • High pressure washers or close contact with spray nozzles

• Acid based cleaners

• Cleaners not recommended for plastics

• Strong abrasives

How to CARE for Brava Roof Tile

Avoid walking on the roof whenever possible. Excessive or careless roof traffic may cause damage. When maintenance or other needs require accessing the roof, use caution as it can be slick when wet or dry. Do not use snow blowers, heaters, or other power equipment on the roof.

QUESTIONS? If you have any questions regarding Brava Roof Tile products and manufactured accessories, call 844-290-4196 and ask for Technical Support. You can also contact us through our website at bravarooftile.com. We would be happy to help!

Technical Bulletin Published March 29, 2023

Cleaning and Maintenance of Brava Roof Tile including Brava Cedar Shake, Brava Old World Slate, and Brava Spanish Barrel Tile

Beautifully Authentic High-Performance Roofing

Brava Cedar Shake

Inspired by the timeless beauty and intricate patterns of authentic cedar shake.

The beauty of cedar shake:

Not every shingle is alike.

The beauty of Brava Roof Tile:

Not every synthetic shake is alike.

Brava Cedar Shake Sierra

Natural Cedar Shake

Traditional Cedar Shake

Beautiful appearance that fits your home.

Beautiful appearance that fits your home.

Must be cleaned, repaired, and treated every

4-5 years.

Replacement required every

20 years.

Burns easily, increases insurance costs.

More susceptible to hail and storm damage.

Being blocked by more local building codes.

No maintenance costs.

50-year transferable warranty.

Class A fire rating available.

Highest resistance rating against hail and storm damage.

In compliance with major building codes.

Brava Cedar Shake Weathered

Truly Realistic A hallmark of Mother Nature is her varied colors. Brava took that cue and visually matches natural cedar shake like no other engineered product. The subtle difference between hues creates a depth and texture for a rich, warm look with no discernible pattern. This results in variegated and multi-toned colors on every Brava shake.

Brava uses natural minerals for color and texture, with the most advanced UV stabilizing elements for superior color and strength.

NATURAL

ASPEN LAKE FOREST

ONYX

LIGHT ARENDALEAGED ARENDALE

SIERRA

Uniquely Crafted Every Brava Cedar Shake roof is made to order. Our molds are cast from hand-split Western Red Cedar shakes, giving them an authentic feel. Forms are created naturally, look organic, and don’t have repetitive patterns.

WEATHERED

Our core collection of nine Mother Nature-inspired hues.

Custom colors available upon request.

High Performance Brava Cedar Shake has a Class 4 impact rating and is available with a Class A fire rating, so it stands up to even the fiercest hail storms and has the highest level of fire resistance.

Brava uses state-of-the-art compression molding technology, making it the strongest shake available. It’s this attention to detail that makes Brava stand above the competition.

Brava Cedar Shake Aged

Brava Cedar Shake Lake Forest

Once you see it for yourself, you’ll understand the combination of artistry and technology that goes into every Brava shake. There is no comparison.

Fully Sustainable All of our products use recycled material and we’re proud to share that our Cedar Shake is fully recyclable. Brava is committed to a sustainable future and works hard every day to keep used building materials out of landfills.

Brava Cedar Shake Arendale

Brava shakes are crafted with a blend of high-grade, high-spec pre-consumer recycled plastic, natural minerals, and binders.

“We prefer to use Brava synthetic roofing because it offers the ultimate protection for our homeowners while giving them the traditional natural look they desire.”

Lorena Vargas - Contractor

“We get a lot of mold in South Florida.

We will never have that issue with Brava. It is close celled. It doesn’t consume the water and collect mold.”

Steve Barone - Homeowner

Brava Cedar Shake Light Arendale

Brava Cedar Shake Aspen

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Cover photo: Brava Cedar Shake Lake Forest

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50-Year Limited Warranty This is a limited manufacturer’s warranty, which, subject to the terms and conditions herein described, Brava Roof Tile (hereintafter “Brava”) extends to all original property owners of Brava roofing shingles (the “Products”) regardless of where the owner purchased the Products.

Limited Warranty Subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth below, Brava warrants to the original owner of the property on which the Products are installed, and to any party to whom such owner transfers ownership as permitted herein, for a period of 50 years after installation, that the Products have been manufactured free from defects that materially affect performance when subjected to normal and proper use.

Transferability This warranty is transferrable by the original owner only. To be a valid transfer: 1) the original owner and subsequent buyer shall fill out and mail the Warranty Transfer (attached) within thirty (30) days of the transfer of the property on which the Products have been installed; and 2) shall pay a $100.00 transfer fee. The warranty is not transferable a second time.

Remedy Brava assumes the obligation, in its sole discretion, to either: A) provide replacement products and installation costs to repair the affected portions of the roof, or B) refund the original purchase price of the Products, excluding freight and other related costs. In the event Brava selects Option A, installation costs shall include labor, flashing, metal work, underlayment, shingle disposal, and other related costs, provided however, that Brava’s obligation to pay said installation costs shall not exceed the prevailing local rates, or $350 per one hundred square feet, whichever is lower. Furthermore, Brava reserves the right to approve the selection of any contractor enlisted by the Owner to perform the repair work. Notwithstanding the foregoing, one hundred and twenty (120) months from the date of installation of the Products, Brava’s sole responsibility shall be the issuance of a refund, which amount shall be a percentage of the original purchase price of the Products, which percentage shall be determined by dividing the number of months remaining in the warranty period by 600. Brava’s refund after 120 months from the date of installation specifically excludes installation costs and other related costs. Any claim and/or replacement of Brava products will not extend the warranty period set forth above.

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no benefit under this warranty shall accrue to any owner and Brava shall incur no liability under this warranty unless and until the Products have been paid for in full by owner or its predecessor in title.

Insurable Risks Before any coverage shall apply under this warranty, in the event of damage to Products caused by any insurable risk during the warranty period, the owner must first exhaust all efforts to pursue the cost of replacement or repair of all damaged Products through the owner’s insurance coverage. Any costs incurred by the owner in excess of the insurance contributed by any source of insurance reimbursements (excluding insurance deductibles), will be reimbursed by Brava only to the extent such costs are otherwise permitted pursuant to this warranty.

Customer Responsibilities To be a valid warranty, the original owner must complete the attached Registration of Limited Warranty within thirty (30) day s of the completion of installation of the Products. For any alleged warranty claims, the warranty claimant must notify Brava in writing within sixty (60) days after discovery of any manufacturing defect or covered damage. The warranty claimant must include proof of purchase (or proof of warranty transfer in accordance with this warranty), and proof of property ownership, along with such notice. Failure to timely notify Brava of any defect or damage shall nullify this warranty.

Limitations This warranty does not apply to, and Brava shall not be liable for:

1. Damage to the roofing product due to causes beyond normal service and use, including, but not limited to:

a. Wind velocities greater than 80 or 110 mph depending on installation method. (High wind applications are available in excess of 110 mph, but will require a high wind specification warranty.)

b. Impact of foreign objects (including without limitation tree branches), hail in greater diameter than 1 ½” as determined by the National Weather Bureau, earthquake, flood, lightning, hurricane, tornado or other casualty or act of God.

c. Improper storage or misuse of the Products.

d. Vandalism.

2. Damage to the Products caused by alterations made after completion of the application, including, but not limited to, structural changes, equipment installation, painting or the application of cleaning solutions, coatings, or other modifications.

3. Improper installation or installation not in strict adherence to Brava’s written installation instructions.

4. Installation of Products while the temperature is less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

5. Damage or loss caused by ice backup, ice damming or snow slides.

6. By any failure of materials used as a base or sheathing over which the roof or Products are applied.

7. Damage to the Products caused by movement, distortion, cracking or settling of the roof deck caused by the settlement of the building.

8. Discoloration due to: exposure to chemicals, paints, solvents, or metals including copper, zinc or any other metal that might discolor; shading or sap from trees, bushes, plants or natural vegetation; or algae, fungi, insects, animals, lichen or cyan bacteria

9. Discoloration or damage related to chimney exhaust (including, but not limited to, ash).

10. Inadequate roof drainage.

11. Distortion or warping related to additional or unusual heat sources, including without limitation reflections from windows or metallic surfaces, or heat buildup caused by non-compliance with local building codes covering roof ventilation (compliant ventilation shall include, at a minimum, compliance with 2006 IRC Section R806.1 and R806.2).

12. Damage resulting from foot traffic or from accessing the roof for construction, maintenance, or repair activities involving equipment or features including, without limitation, chimneys, ventilations systems, HVAC systems, satellite dishes, or antennae.

13. Any maintenance, repair or replacement to the Products not authorized in advance by Brava.

14. Any other cause not involving inherent manufacturing defects in the materials supplied by Brava.

THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS ALL THE PROVISIONS OF YOUR REMEDIES AND REPLACES ALL OTHER ORAL OR WRITTEN WARRANTIES, LIABILITIES OR OBLIGATIONS OF

BRAVA EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF AND BRAVA MAKES NO

WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NO WARRANTY SHALL ARISE FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF

TRADE. IN NO EVENT SHALL BRAVA BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, COLLATERAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING, ITS CONTENTS OR

ITS OCCUPANTS, AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING LOSS OF BUSINESS OR PROFITS AND INABILITY OF OWNER OR ANY OTHER PERSON TO USE

THE ROOFING OR REINSTALLATION LABOR COSTS. NO FIELD REPRESENTATIVE OR DISTRIBUTOR OF BRAVA IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS

TO THIS WARRANTY. BRAVA’S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS WARRANTY, WHETHER ANY CLAIMS AGAINST IT IS BASED UPON STRICT LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OR CAUSE OF ACTION.

Fading Brava’s Products are engineered to the highest available standards to resist color fading, however, the color of materials subjected to elements of the outdoor environment may weather over time. The degree of weathering depends on a number of factors specific to the geographic area in which the materials are installed. This warranty shall cover, for any claim that is reported within ten (10) years from the date the Products were installed, any fading which is greater than four (4) Hunter units, as determined in accordance with ASTM D2244, beyond what is typical of roofing materials installed in the geographic region where the Products are installed. In the event the change in color exceeds four (4) Hunter units but does not exceed, in Brava’s sole discretion, what is typical for the geographic area or a claim is made more than ten (10) years from the date the Products were installed, this warranty shall not apply.

In the event a claim for fading is covered under this warranty, the provisions of the “Remedy” section shall apply.

Replacement Variations Brava reserves the right to discontinue or modify any of its roofing products, including the color thereof without notice to the owner and shall not be liable to the owner as a result of any such discontinuation or modification. In addition, Brava shall not be liable in the event the replacement roofing product may vary in color in comparison to the original roofing product as a result of normal weathering or variations in color within a single batch or between batches (including between materials manufactured at different times.) If Brava replaces any roofing product under this warranty, it may substitute roofing product designed by Brava to be of comparable quality or price range in the event the original roofing product purchased is no longer available.

Terms and Conditions

Brava’s liability to the owner of the Products shall also be subjected to the following terms and conditions; a) Products have been installed strictly in accordance with all applications instructions as per Brava s written application instructions; b) the registration certificate must be completed, signed by the installing contractor and returned to Brava within thirty (30) days after the completion of the installation; c) claims under warranty will be honored if submitted by registered or certified mail to Brava Roof , PO Box 484, Washington, IA 52353 within sixty (60) days following the discovery of any defect covered by this warranty, with specific details in writing, and provided Brava or its agent are permitted a commercially reasonable opportunity to examine and analyze the material claimed to be defective. Brava may require the owner to submit, at the owner’s expense, a photograph or a sample of the defective material for analysis; d) an authorized representative of Brava shall approve of such claim in writing.

THIS WARRANTY, WHICH IS LIMITED AS INDICATED ABOVE, GIVES THE OWNER SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND THE OWNER MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY

FROM STATE TO STATE.

Dispute Resolution This warranty shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state of Iowa. Any dispute arising from this warranty shall be resolved in the District Court of Johnson County, Iowa. Owner hereby agrees that it will not contest the jurisdiction of the District Court for Johnson County, Iowa to resolve any dispute related to this warranty.

REGISTRATION OF WARRANTY TRANSFER (for use by subsequent purchaser): ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED LEGIBLY TO PROCESS WARRANTY.

• Within 30 days of real estate transfer date, mail to Brava Roof Tile, Attn: Warranty Transfer, P.O. Box 484, Washington, IA 52353

• Include one hundred dollars ($100.00) warranty transfer fee. Send check or money order only, payable to Brava Roof Tile.

Original owner ________________________________________________Real Estate Transfer Date_________________________ (Please print legibly)

Address ______________________________________________ 2nd Owner’s Name _____________________________________

City ___________________ State _____Zip _________ Home Phone___________________ Work phone_____________________

Signature of Original Owner ____________________Date_______ Signature of 2nd Owner ____________________Date ________

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REGISTRATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY (for use by original owner). All information must be completed legibly to process warranty. Mail within 30 days to: Brava Roof Tile, Attn: Warranty Registration, P.O. Box 484, Washington, IA 52353

Original owner __________________________________________Name of Contractor__________________________________ (Please print legibly) (Please print legibly)

Address ______________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________

City __________________________ State _____Zip ________ City__________________________ State _____ Zip___________

Signature of Owner _________________________Date________ Signature of Contractor _______________________ Date ______

Type of Product _______________Date Installed __________Place of Purchase _____________City ________State_____ Zip_____ (Slate/Spanish/Shake)

Color: _______________________________________

Phone: 844-290-4196

Fax: 319-343-1038 www.bravarooftile.com

Brava Shake Installation Guide

This document includes the recommended and suggested installation procedures for the Brava Shake roofing material. Brava Roof Tile is the manufacturer of the Brava

Shake and all other related roofing products.

Table of Contents

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OVERVIEW

CAUTION

DISCLAIMER

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

ACCESSORIES

NAIL REQUIREMENTS

UNDERLAYMENTS

METALS

ROOF DECKING MATERIALS

ROOF PITCHES

ROOF VENTING

SPACING BETWEEN THE SHINGLES

COLD WEATHER INSTALLATION

STORING THE PRODUCT

VENT FLASHINGS

SNOW GUARDS

ROOF CLEAN UP

NAILING PATTERN

BLENDING OF SHINGLES

LAYING OUT CUT SHINGLES

HIP & RIDGE

ROOF JUNCTURE DETAILS

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

ROOF PREPARATION

UNDERLAYMENT

LAYOUT

VALLEYS

FLASHINGS

ILLUSTRATIONS

HIP & RIDGE DETAIL

HIGH WIND SPECIFICATIONS……………………………………………...16

OVERVIEW

The information provided in this manual is for a guideline and a suggested method to install roofing products manufactured by Brava Tile.

As with all roofing materials, acceptable and proven practices should be followed. All application procedures should be done in accordance with local building codes in your area.

The information provided in this manual is strictly a guideline and does not imply responsibility for the final installation of the product.

Brava Tile assumes no responsibility for methods of installation or the final results of such installation.

Brava Tile warranties its products for a 50 year period and applies to the product only and not the workmanship of the installed product.

The roofing contractors should provide a separate warranty of their own.

Material for this manual has been compiled from various authoritative and professional sources. Many of the methods described and shown herein are sound, time – proven guidelines and standards of good roofing practice that meet the requirements of national and local building codes throughout the U.S. Each geographic area may employ “area practices” that are also sound and time-proven, which by exclusion does not mean to imply that proven area practices are unsatisfactory.

Overview

Spacing Requirements

The required spacing for adjacent shingles is a minimum of 3/8”. This will allow for expansion and contraction in various weather applications. This will also give a more natural aesthetic appearance of real shake. DO NOT install pieces that are damaged or lifted, as they will not lie down properly.

Color Blending

For better color blending, we suggest you unload the simulated cedar shake from all of the pallets. This applies for both solid and variegated colors.

Caution

Take extra caution due to the fact that this product can be slippery!

Disclaimer

The Brava roofing products manufactured by Brava Tile are intentionally designed to imitate the natural appearance of actual roofing material. This manufacturing process contains a variation within all colors. Care should be exercised by the installer to mix this variation as randomly as possible.

CAUTION

Product Specifications

Profile

Cavity back

Exposure 10”

Weight/Piece (lb.)

1.9 ± 0.2

1.2 (5”); 1.7 (7”); 2.8 (12”)

Pieces/Square 169 (total)

57 (5”); 56 (7”); 56 (12”)

Lb./Square 332

Height 24” ± ⅛"

Width 5” ± ⅛"; 7” ± ⅛"; 12” ± ⅛"

Pieces/Bundle 12 (4 of each size)

Bundles/Square 14.08

Squares/Pallet 5.11

Pallets/Truck 24

Squares/Truck** 127

Fire Rating Class A or C

Impact Rating Class 4

Brava Shake Dimensions Weight

(lb.)

Pieces/Bundle

Starter 14” Length

12” Width

2.0 10

Hip & Ridge 14” Length

6” x 5-3/8” Width 2 10

Solid Shingle Accessory 23” ± ⅛" Length

12 ± ⅛" Width

4.5 10

General Information

No special tools required

• Brava Shake can be hand nailed or nailed with a pneumatic nail gun

• Brava Shake can be cut with a standard skill, jig or table saw

• The choice of open or solid sheathing is optional when Brava shake are installed.

Product Description

The Brava Shake is manufactured in three sizes. These sizes are all 24” ± ⅛" in length but vary in width. These widths are 5”, 7” and 12” ± ⅛".

Accessories

Starters Weight 2.0 lb.

Length 14” Width 12”

Preformed Hip/Ridge Shingle Weight 2.0 lb.

Length 14” Width 6” x 5-3/8”

12” Solid Back Shingle Accessory (Used for Valley cuts, and Rake Edge)

Weight 4.5 lb.

Length 24” ± ⅛" Width 12” ± ⅛"

5 ⅛"

24” ± ⅛"

Exposure Line

Nail Mark

Texture

7 ⅛"

24” ± ⅛"

12 ⅛"

24” ± ⅛"

Fastener Requirements

Brava Shake should be applied with two corrosion resistant fasteners, such as stainless-steel type (304 or 316), hot-dipped zinc coated, copper, aluminum or corrosion resistant pneumatic ring shank roofing nails with a 3/8” diameter head and 1 3/4” in length. Nails should be long enough to penetrate the sheathing ½”.

For eave height 40’ or higher use two screws in lieu of nails.

Caution should always be used to insure against over/under penetration. In areas that experience high humidity or other severe climatic conditions, consideration should be given to using stainless steel fasteners and higher-grade accessories.

Underlayments

Ice and Water Shield

• Single layer of 36 mil rubberized asphalt on 4 mil polyethylene carrier sheet

• A 36" wide sheet in all valleys is recommended

• 1 row of 36" wide along all eaves, lap end joints 6" and side joints 3" extended 3' inside the plate line

• Apply around all dormers, roof projections, skylights, etc.

• Always refer to your local building codes

• Ice and water shield is applied directly to the deck without overlapping the shake

Approved ice and water shields include, but are not limited to: Soprema Colphene FR GR (75); Grace Ice and Water; and Tamko Ice and Water or tested equivalents.

NOTE: Ice and water shield should not be installed over the felt.

Felts

• Asphalt saturated and coated organic felt base sheet which meets requirements of ASTM D2626

• Referred to a 30 LB. felt and without perforations

• Secured with 3/4" long galvanized roofing nails

• Felt should be installed per local building codes

NOTE: Minimum requirement on a solid deck is one layer of 30 LB.

Metals

Valleys

• Minimum recommendations o 16 oz. Copper o 24 - 26 ga. Corrosion resistant metal

Stainless Steel Color Clad Steel Color Clad Aluminum

Eaves, gables o Eave Drip Starter Strips o Gable Edge Strips

Roof Decking Materials

Solid Deck

• Minimum of 15/32" CDX plywood deck or equal

• Minimum 1" tongue and groove wood decking

Spaced Sheathing

• Usually 1 x 6 boards spaced on centers equal to the weather exposure at which the shakes are to be laid 10” for 24” on roof installations.

• When 1 x 4 spaced sheathing is installed at 10” on center, additional 1 x 4 boards must be installed (i.e. maximum allowable spacing is approximately 3 ½” measured from edge to edge between the sheathing boards.)

• Check with you local building official for plywood thickness and dimensions.

• A solid deck is recommended in areas where wind driven snow is encountered.

• Roofing felt system interlay between the shake courses is required for both Class C or Class A fire rating. For Class A, Brava Class A Cedar Shake is required.

NOTE: Felt interlay between courses is not necessary when applied in snow free areas at weather exposures of less that one-third of the total shake length.

Roof Slope

• Minimum roof slope recommended for the application of simulated shake is 4:12, meaning a 4-inch rise in the roof for every horizontal run of 12 inches.

• For roof slopes of less than 4:12, special consideration should be taken for sub roof installation.

Low Slope Roof Details

• The minimum roof slope recommended for the application Brava Shake is 4 in 12, meaning a 4-inch rise in the roof for every horizontal run of 12 inches. Special application procedures should be followed to successfully install shake shingles to solid sheathed roofs of lower slope.

• Special waterproofing sheets, such as ice and water shield, may be used as the underlayment. These sheets will help alleviate moisture problems at nail penetrations. Next, the shake shingles are applied in the normal manner with a starter course at the eave and felt interlays between each course of shingles.

Standard Roof Slope Details

• Type 30 Asphalt saturated felt interlay is required between courses of shake shingles on slopes of 6/12 or lower, and is recommended for slopes greater than 6/12.

Roof Venting

For every 300 feet of attic floor space, you will need one (1) square foot opening in the roof. Fifty percent (50%) of this needs to be at the eave line. Venting is important and needs to be thought out thoroughly.

NOTE: If screening is involved, opening areas should be doubled.

Spacing Between Shake

The spacing between adjacent shingles should be a minimum of 3/8”. This will allow for any movement of the roof deck and expansion/contraction of the materials. Side laps should be 1 ½” and no two joints should be in direct alignment.

Cold Weather Installation

It is recommended that the Brava Shake not be installed in temperatures below 20 F. Special consideration should be given for cold weather installation regarding items such as ice and water shield and felt underlayment. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s installation requirements for all other applications and to refer to local building code requirements.

Note of Caution: The shingles can be slick and safety methods need to be enforced.

Product Storage

For better and easier installation, the Brava Shake shingles need to be stored on a flat surface. The shingles can become twisted or bent when stored on an uneven surface. Twisted or bent shingles can cause an initial appearance concern and a possible problem with blowing snow and rain, and therefore should NOT be installed.

Vent Flashings

Normal type of roof jacks or flashings can be used. A lead jack for plumbing pipes is recommended. Permanent types of materials should always be used.

Snow Guards

Due to the textured surface of the shingles, snow may slide off rather easily. The need for snow guards will increase in areas with above average snowfall. Be sure to follow the snow guard manufacturer’s installation specifications for the correct spacing and always refer to local building code requirements.

Roof Clean Up

In areas of hips and valleys where there will be a greater cutting of the shingles, it is recommended that these areas are swept off and the cuttings removed from the roof surface. This is for safety reasons and to keep the cuttings from stopping up the gutters and down spouts.

Nailing Pattern

All shingles will be nailed with two nails, as per Brava’s instructions. Two nails will be used on the pre-marked nail hole indicators for a 10” exposure.

Blending of Shingles

It is recommended that the installer load the roof with the shake out of all the pallets, rather than from a single pallet. Good blending is the responsibility of the installer.

Laying Out Cut Shingles

When starting out or finishing with a cut piece of shake, the cut edge should be installed inward. The manufactured edge should always be installed to the outside (or the gable edge) of the roof. This is for appearances only. (See diagram below.)

Hip & Ridge

Hip and ridge shingles should be nailed with an overlap exposure equal to that of all preceding courses of shingles.

Left Gable Right Gable

Cut Edge

Roof Juncture Details

When metal flashing is employed, it should be no less than 26 gauge galvanized steel (or equal) painted on both sides with a good metal or bituminous paint after forming to maintain the integrity of the galvanized coating.

Convex Juncture

• The type of metal flashing should be installed to cover the top four inches of the wall and the bottom 10 inches of the roof slope before the final course of shake shingles is installed.

• A starter course is then applied at the eave, with a 1 ½” overhang of the wall surface.

• The roof can then be completed in the normal manner.

Concave Juncture

• This metal flashing is similar to the convex type and is installed to cover the top of the roof slope and the bottom four inches of the wall before the final course of shake shingles is installed.

Application Guidelines

Brava Shake can be applied in a variety of patterns. The most common pattern is a single straight-line course. Following are general guidelines for this application.

Roof Preparation

Inspect all areas of the roof to be shingled to assure that:

1) Surface area is uniform, smooth, sound, clean and free of irregularities.

2) Even though metal flashing and other specialty flashings may not be the responsibility of the roofer, these must be in place prior to the installation.

3) Work by other trades, which penetrate the roof plane, is completed.

Underlayment

1) Install Ice and Water Shield at all eaves, valleys and around projections in lieu of any felt underlayment.

2) Felt underlayment should not be placed under the ice and water shield, but should overlap the ice and water shield no less than 2".

3) If ice and water shield will be your main underlayment instead of felt, it should be installed directly to the deck.

Layout

Brava Shake can be applied in a variety of patterns. The most common of which is a single-straight line course of shakes.

1) The starter course will be applied using the starter pieces. These tapered starter pieces measure 12” x 14”. The starter course should project 1/2" beyond the fascia board at the eave and 1” at the gable end.

2) Each starter should be nailed 6” up slope from the thick end and in 1 ¼” from each outer edge.

Nail Pattern

3) A 3/8” spacing between starter pieces is necessary.

4) If a starter piece is needed to be cut to complete the starter course, place factory edge to the outside.

5) Now start the first course. The first course of shake should be nailed over the starter course in such a manner that the joints in each course are not less that 1 ½” apart. This is a recommended “side lap.”

3rd Course 2nd Course 1st Course Starter Course

Valleys

Either an open or closed valley design can be used.

Open Valley Design

With an open valley design, leave a minimum 4” opening at the top of the valley, graduating ½” per 8 lineal feet down slope.

For roof slopes of 4:12 or greater, “w” valley flashing should have 1” center crimp, painted, galvanized steel, aluminum, copper or stainless steel and extend a minimum of 10” on each side of the valley centerline. For roof slopes less than 4:12, valley flashing should extend not less than 14” each side.

Closed Valley Design

Closed valley flashings are 2 1/2” center crimped, extending 10” out from centerline.

Flashings

Flashings should be used around all roof projections, such as walls, chimneys, dormers, parapets, vent pipes, skylights, etc.

Proven durable flashing materials are copper, tin, lead, galvanized iron and stainless steel.

NOTE: When dissimilar metals are placed in contact with one another, galvanic action will result which can cause electropositive metals to deteriorate. One way this can be avoided is by placing strips of sheet lead between the two metals.

Illustrations

The following illustrations show proper flashing procedures for shake shingle roofs.

Built-In Base Flashing for a Chimney

Flashing for a Chimney

Shake to lap metal at least 4”

Flashing for Chimney on Ridge

Flashing for Soil Stack

Flashing for a Vent Pipe

Hip & Ridge Detail

• Trim the hip shingles to fit as tight as possible. Install an 8" wide strip of 30 lb. felt minimum over the center of the hip.

• Nails should penetrate decking 1/2”.

• When pre-formed hip & ridge shingles are used, place nails at nail locator marks. Fasten hip shingles with 1 nail each on each side. Maintain a 3" head lap

High Wind Specifications

Roof Decking Materials

Solid Deck

• Minimum of 1/2” plywood nailed at perimeter 6” on center, in the field 6” on center and on seams 4” on center.

Underlayment

• Install Ice and Water Shield at all eaves, valleys, and around projections that are greater than 12” x 12” (recommended)

• Felt underlayment should not be placed under the ice and water shield, but should overlap the ice and water shield no less than 4”. Side laps should be no less than 6”.

• Roofing felt 30# Asphalt Saturated organic felt paper nailed with 1 tin tab per nail, 1 1/4” smooth roofing nail, at 6” oc on all seams and in the field 12”oc staggered 12”.

Brava Shake should be installed with two 1/8” dia. X 1 ¾” ring shank roofing nails for 110 mph. Brava Shake should be installed with two 1/8” dia. X 2” ring shank roofing nails for 288.5 PSF design pressure.

Caution should always be used to insure against over/under penetration. In areas that experience high humidity or other severe climatic conditions, consideration should be given to using stainless steel fasteners, and higher grade accessories.

Layout

1. The starter course should project ½” beyond the fascia board at the eave and 1” at the gable end. The starter should be nailed with two 1/8” dia. X 2” ring shank roofing nails.

2. From both ends, position starter pieces and snap a horizontal line from the tops of the starters between these two points. Next snap a vertical line from eave to top ridge. These chalk lines will insure that the shakes will be started true and plumb. More horizontal and vertical lines may be snapped to insure the shake will stay true and plumb throughout installation.

3. Initial starting points may be from the left side, right side or center of the area to be roofed. A minimum spacing of 3/8” between all shakes is required.

4. Solid shakes may vary in size. Do not use them to establish your roof layout. They are an accessory part.

Be sure to snap proper lines to initialize and ensure proper layout.

5. One method of starting is to locate the center of the roof area to be covered. Snap a vertical and horizontal line at this point. Begin by placing a starter tile on the right and left side of the vertical line maintaining a 3/8” spacing and continue to both ends. Starter pieces should be applied with the tapered edge (thin edge) at the top of the starter course.

6. The exposure of the shake is to be no more than 8”.

7. Now start the first course. The first course of shake should be nailed over the starter course in such a manner that the joints in each course are not less than 1 1/2” apart. This is the recommended “side lap.”

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Installation Guide

This document includes the recommended and suggested installation procedures for the Brava Shake roofing material. Brava Roof Tile is the manufacturer of the Brava

Shake and all other related roofing products.

Table of Contents

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OVERVIEW

CAUTION

DISCLAIMER

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

ACCESSORIES

NAIL REQUIREMENTS

UNDERLAYMENTS

METALS

ROOF DECKING MATERIALS

ROOF PITCHES

ROOF VENTING

SPACING BETWEEN THE SHINGLES

COLD WEATHER INSTALLATION

STORING THE PRODUCT

VENT FLASHINGS

SNOW GUARDS

ROOF CLEAN UP

NAILING PATTERN

BLENDING OF SHINGLES

LAYING OUT CUT SHINGLES

HIP & RIDGE

ROOF JUNCTURE DETAILS

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

ROOF PREPARATION

UNDERLAYMENT

LAYOUT

VALLEYS

FLASHINGS

ILLUSTRATIONS

HIP & RIDGE DETAIL

HIGH WIND SPECIFICATIONS……………………………………………...16

OVERVIEW

The information provided in this manual is for a guideline and a suggested method to install roofing products manufactured by Brava Tile.

As with all roofing materials, acceptable and proven practices should be followed. All application procedures should be done in accordance with local building codes in your area.

The information provided in this manual is strictly a guideline and does not imply responsibility for the final installation of the product.

Brava Tile assumes no responsibility for methods of installation or the final results of such installation.

Brava Tile warranties its products for a 50 year period and applies to the product only and not the workmanship of the installed product.

The roofing contractors should provide a separate warranty of their own.

Material for this manual has been compiled from various authoritative and professional sources. Many of the methods described and shown herein are sound, time – proven guidelines and standards of good roofing practice that meet the requirements of national and local building codes throughout the U.S. Each geographic area may employ “area practices” that are also sound and time-proven, which by exclusion does not mean to imply that proven area practices are unsatisfactory.

Overview

Spacing Requirements

The required spacing for adjacent shingles is a minimum of 3/8”. This will allow for expansion and contraction in various weather applications. This will also give a more natural aesthetic appearance of real shake. DO NOT install pieces that are damaged or lifted, as they will not lie down properly.

Color Blending

For better color blending, we suggest you unload the simulated cedar shake from all of the pallets. This applies for both solid and variegated colors.

Caution

Take extra caution due to the fact that this product can be slippery!

Disclaimer

The Brava roofing products manufactured by Brava Tile are intentionally designed to imitate the natural appearance of actual roofing material. This manufacturing process contains a variation within all colors. Care should be exercised by the installer to mix this variation as randomly as possible.

CAUTION

Product Specifications

Profile Brava Shake

Cavity back

Exposure 10”

Weight/Piece (lb.)

1.7 ± 0.2

1.1 (5”); 1.4 (7”); 2.5 (12”)

Pieces/Square 169 (total)

57 (5”); 56 (7”); 56 (12”)

Lb./Square 312

Height 22” ± ⅛"

Width 5” ± ⅛"; 7” ± ⅛"; 12” ± ⅛"

Pieces/Bundle 12 (4 of each size)

Bundles/Square 14.08

Squares/Pallet 5.96

Pallets/Truck 24

Squares/Truck 143

Fire Rating Class A or C

Impact Rating Class 4

Brava Shake Dimensions Weight

(lb.)

Pieces/Bundle

Starter 12” Length

12” Width

2.0 10

Hip & Ridge 14” Length

6” x 5-3/8” Width

1.9 10

Solid Shingle Accessory 22” ± ⅛" Length

12 ± ⅛" Width

4.25 10 erica Highlight

General Information

No special tools required

• Brava Shake can be hand nailed or nailed with a pneumatic nail gun

• Brava Shake can be cut with a standard skill, jig or table saw

• The choice of open or solid sheathing is optional when Brava shake are installed.

Product Description

The Brava Shake is manufactured in three sizes. These sizes are all 22” ± ⅛" in length but vary in width. These widths are 5”, 7” and 12” ± ⅛".

Accessories

Starters Weight 2.0 lb.

Length 12” Width 12”

Preformed Hip/Ridge Shingle Weight 1.9 lb.

Length 14” Width 6” x 5-3/8”

12” Solid Back Shingle Accessory (Used for Valley cuts, and Rake Edge)

Weight 4.5 lb.

Length 22” ± ⅛" Width 12” ± ⅛"

5 ⅛"

22” ± ⅛"

Exposure Line

Nail Mark

Texture

7 ⅛"

22” ± ⅛"

12 ⅛"

22” ± ⅛"

Brava Shake should be applied with two corrosion resistant fasteners, such as stainless-steel type (304 or 316), hot-dipped zinc coated, copper, aluminum or corrosion resistant pneumatic ring shank roofing nails with a 3/8” diameter head and 1 3/4” in length. Nails should be long enough to penetrate the sheathing ½”.

For eave height 40’ or higher use two screws in lieu of nails.

Caution should always be used to insure against over/under penetration. In areas that experience high humidity or other severe climatic conditions, consideration should be given to using stainless steel fasteners and higher-grade accessories.

Underlayments

Ice and Water Shield

• Single layer of 36 mil rubberized asphalt on 4 mil polyethylene carrier sheet

• A 36" wide sheet in all valleys is recommended

• 1 row of 36" wide along all eaves, lap end joints 6" and side joints 3" extended 3' inside the plate line

• Apply around all dormers, roof projections, skylights, etc.

• Always refer to your local building codes

• Ice and water shield is applied directly to the deck without overlapping the shake

NOTE: Ice and water shield should not be installed over the felt.

Felts

• Asphalt saturated and coated organic felt base sheet which meets requirements of ASTM D2626

• Referred to a 30 LB. felt and without perforations

• Secured with 3/4" long galvanized roofing nails

• Felt should be installed per local building codes

NOTE: Minimum requirement on a solid deck is one layer of 30 LB.

Metals

Valleys

• Minimum recommendations o 16 oz. Copper o 24 - 26 ga. Corrosion resistant metal Stainless Steel Color Clad Steel Color Clad Aluminum

Eaves, gables o Eave Drip Starter Strips o Gable Edge Strips

Roof Decking Materials

Solid Deck

• Minimum of 15/32" CDX plywood deck or equal

• Minimum 1" tongue and groove wood decking

Spaced Sheathing

• Usually 1 x 6 boards spaced on centers equal to the weather exposure at which the shakes are to be laid 10” for 22” on roof installations.

• When 1 x 4 spaced sheathing is installed at 10” on center, additional 1 x 4 boards must be installed (i.e. maximum allowable spacing is approximately 3 ½” measured from edge to edge between the sheathing boards.)

• Check with you local building official for plywood thickness and dimensions.

• A solid deck is recommended in areas where wind driven snow is encountered.

• Roofing felt system interlay between the shake courses is required for both Class C or Class A fire rating. For Class A, Brava Class A Cedar Shake is required.

NOTE: Felt interlay between courses is not necessary when applied in snow free areas at weather exposures of less that one-third of the total shake length.

Roof Slope

• Minimum roof slope recommended for the application of simulated shake is 4:12, meaning a 4-inch rise in the roof for every horizontal run of 12 inches.

• For roof slopes of less than 4:12, special consideration should be taken for sub roof installation.

• Roof slopes of less than 3:12 are not recommended and should be considered decorative.

Low Slope Roof Details

• The minimum roof slope recommended for the application Brava Shake is 4 in 12, meaning a 4-inch rise in the roof for every horizontal run of 12 inches. Special application procedures should be followed to successfully install shake shingles to solid sheathed roofs of lower slope.

• Special waterproofing sheets, such as ice and water shield, may be used as the underlayment. These sheets will help alleviate moisture problems at nail penetrations. Next, the shake shingles are applied in the normal manner with a starter course at the eave and felt interlays between each course of shingles.

Standard Roof Slope Details

• Type 30 Asphalt saturated felt interlay is required between courses of shake shingles on slopes of 6/12 or lower, and is recommended for slopes greater than 6/12.

Roof Venting

For every 300 feet of attic floor space, you will need one (1) square foot opening in the roof. Fifty percent (50%) of this needs to be at the eave line. Venting is important and needs to be thought out thoroughly.

NOTE: If screening is involved, opening areas should be doubled.

Spacing Between Shake

The spacing between adjacent shingles should be a minimum of 3/8”. This will allow for any movement of the roof deck and expansion/contraction of the materials. Side laps should be 1 ½” and no two joints should be in direct alignment.

Cold Weather Installation

It is recommended that the Brava Shake not be installed in temperatures below 20 F. Special consideration should be given for cold weather installation regarding items such as ice and water shield and felt underlayment. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s installation requirements for all other applications and to refer to local building code requirements.

Note of Caution: The shingles can be slick and safety methods need to be enforced.

Product Storage

For better and easier installation, the Brava Shake shingles need to be stored on a flat surface. The shingles can become twisted or bent when stored on an uneven surface. Twisted or bent shingles can cause an initial appearance concern and a possible problem with blowing snow and rain, and therefore should NOT be installed.

Vent Flashings

Normal type of roof jacks or flashings can be used. A lead jack for plumbing pipes is recommended. Permanent types of materials should always be used.

Snow Guards

Due to the textured surface of the shingles, snow may slide off rather easily. The need for snow guards will increase in areas with above average snowfall. Be sure to follow the snow guard manufacturer’s installation specifications for the correct spacing and always refer to local building code requirements.

Roof Clean Up

In areas of hips and valleys where there will be a greater cutting of the shingles, it is recommended that these areas are swept off and the cuttings removed from the roof surface. This is for safety reasons and to keep the cuttings from stopping up the gutters and down spouts.

Nailing Pattern

All shingles will be nailed with two nails, as per Brava’s instructions. Two nails will be used on the pre-marked nail hole indicators for a 10” exposure.

Blending of Shingles

It is recommended that the installer load the roof with the shake out of all the pallets, rather than from a single pallet. Good blending is the responsibility of the installer.

Laying Out Cut Shingles

When starting out or finishing with a cut piece of shake, the cut edge should be installed inward. The manufactured edge should always be installed to the outside (or the gable edge) of the roof. This is for appearances only. (See diagram below.)

Hip & Ridge

Hip and ridge shingles should be nailed with an overlap exposure equal to that of all preceding courses of shingles.

Left Gable Right Gable

Cut Edge

Roof Juncture Details

When metal flashing is employed, it should be no less than 26 gauge galvanized steel (or equal) painted on both sides with a good metal or bituminous paint after forming to maintain the integrity of the galvanized coating.

Convex Juncture

• The type of metal flashing should be installed to cover the top four inches of the wall and the bottom 10 inches of the roof slope before the final course of shake shingles is installed.

• A starter course is then applied at the eave, with a 1 ½” overhang of the wall surface.

• The roof can then be completed in the normal manner.

Concave Juncture

• This metal flashing is similar to the convex type and is installed to cover the top of the roof slope and the bottom four inches of the wall before the final course of shake shingles is installed.

Application Guidelines

Brava Shake can be applied in a variety of patterns. The most common pattern is a single straight-line course. Following are general guidelines for this application.

Roof Preparation

Inspect all areas of the roof to be shingled to assure that:

1) Surface area is uniform, smooth, sound, clean and free of irregularities.

2) Even though metal flashing and other specialty flashings may not be the responsibility of the roofer, these must be in place prior to the installation.

3) Work by other trades, which penetrate the roof plane, is completed.

Underlayment

1) Install Ice and Water Shield at all eaves, valleys and around projections in lieu of any felt underlayment.

2) Felt underlayment should not be placed under the ice and water shield, but should overlap the ice and water shield no less than 2".

3) If ice and water shield will be your main underlayment instead of felt, it should be installed directly to the deck.

Layout

Brava Shake can be applied in a variety of patterns. The most common of which is a single-straight line course of shakes.

1) The starter course will be applied using the starter pieces. These tapered starter pieces measure 12” x 12”. The starter course should project 1/2" beyond the fascia board at the eave and 1” at the gable end.

2) Each starter should be nailed 6” up slope from the thick end and in 1 ¼” from each outer edge.

Nail Pattern

3) A 3/8” spacing between starter pieces is necessary.

4) If a starter piece is needed to be cut to complete the starter course, place factory edge to the outside.

5) Now start the first course. The first course of shake should be nailed over the starter course in such a manner that the joints in each course are not less that 1 ½” apart. This is a recommended “side lap.”

3rd Course 2nd Course 1st Course Starter Course

Valleys

Either an open…