Enviroshake vs DaVinci vs Brava — Synthetic Cedar Compared

These are the three synthetic cedar products Lower Mainland homeowners ask us about most. All three end the cedar maintenance cycle and give you a beautiful, long lasting roof, but they get there differently. Here is the honest three way comparison from a crew that installs all of them. From Paragon Roofing BC, family owned since 2010.

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Harman Singh — Senior Roofing Specialist
2026-06-21 | Updated 2026
3 brands
The premium synthetic cedar field in BC
No moss feeding
None of them rot or feed moss like real wood
Decades
All engineered for very long service lives

Real cedar is a beautiful roof that does not love our climate. In the Lower Mainland it grows moss, holds moisture, and reaches the end of its life faster than homeowners expect, with ongoing maintenance the whole way. Synthetic cedar solves that, and three products lead the conversation here: Enviroshake, DaVinci, and Brava. All three give you the cedar look without the wood problems, all three carry long manufacturer warranties, and all three are a genuine upgrade over real shake in our conditions. The differences are in material make up, texture, and budget.

Enviroshake: the weathered cedar look

Enviroshake is a composite product engineered to mimic naturally weathered cedar, that soft grey aged look many West Coast homeowners want from day one rather than waiting years for cedar to silver. It is made with a high recycled content, which appeals to the sustainability minded, and it carries a strong warranty. Homeowners who specifically want the aged, weathered cedar character, and who like the environmental story, often land on Enviroshake.

DaVinci: refined profiles, wide colour range

DaVinci is a moulded polymer product known for crisp, consistent profiles and an unusually wide range of factory colour blends. If you want a designed, tailored roofline with predictable colour, DaVinci gives you the most control. It is virtually maintenance free and carries a high impact rating. It suits upscale traditional homes and newer builds going for a polished look.

Brava: the most authentic texture

Brava is moulded from real cedar shake masters, so up close the grain and texture read as very authentic. Colour runs through the tile, and Brava emphasises recycled content as well. It offers shake, slate, and barrel profiles. Homeowners who want the most convincing real wood texture, especially on highly visible rooflines, tend to prefer Brava.

Three way comparison

Factor Enviroshake DaVinci Brava
Signature look Weathered, aged cedar grey Crisp, refined, designed Authentic split cedar texture
Material Composite, high recycled content Engineered polymer Polymer from cedar masters
Colour options Limited, weathered tones Very wide factory blends Through colour, good range
Profiles Shake Shake, slate Shake, slate, barrel
Maintenance Virtually none Virtually none Virtually none
Sustainability angle Strong recycled story Engineered polymer Recycled content emphasis
Warranty Long limited Long limited, fifty year range Long limited, fifty year range
Typical relative cost Premium Premium Premium

Which one suits your home

You want the aged West Coast grey
Enviroshake delivers the weathered cedar look from day one and leans hardest into the sustainability story.
You want colour choice and a refined look
DaVinci offers the widest factory blends and the crispest, most designed profiles.
You want the most realistic wood texture
Brava, moulded from real shake masters, is the most convincing up close.
You are leaving real cedar behind
All three end the moss and maintenance cycle for good. We bring samples of each to compare on your home.

All three are excellent roofs and any of them is a major step up from real cedar in our climate. The honest truth is that most homeowners decide by holding samples against their house and picking the look they love, because the durability and maintenance story is strong across all three. We install all of them with our own crew and bring samples so you can see them in your own light. See our Enviroshake, Brava, and composite roofing pages for more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which synthetic cedar looks the most like real wood?

Brava tends to read as the most authentic up close because it is moulded from real cedar shake masters. Enviroshake nails the weathered, aged grey cedar look that many West Coast homes want. DaVinci gives the most refined, consistent profiles with the widest colour choice. The best one for you depends on whether you want realism, aged character, or designed consistency.

Are these better than real cedar in Vancouver's climate?

For most homeowners, yes. Real cedar grows moss, holds moisture, and reaches end of life faster here than people expect, with steady maintenance along the way. All three synthetic products resist moss, will not rot, and need virtually no upkeep, which is exactly why so many Lower Mainland homeowners convert away from real wood.

Do they all carry long warranties?

Yes. All three carry long manufacturer limited warranties, with DaVinci and Brava commonly in the fifty year range and Enviroshake also offering a strong long term warranty. As always, real world performance depends on correct installation, ventilation, and flashing, which is where crew experience matters.

Is synthetic cedar worth the extra cost over asphalt?

It costs meaningfully more up front than asphalt. The value case is the look combined with longevity and almost no maintenance. On a home you plan to keep for the long term, the cost per year of service can be very reasonable, and the curb appeal is in a different league. We give you the real numbers so you can weigh it for your situation.

Can I get the cedar look without the fire concern?

Yes, and that is a major reason homeowners make the switch. These engineered products are designed to perform far better than real wood on impact and weathering, and they avoid the upkeep that real cedar demands in our damp climate, all while keeping the cedar appearance you want.

Do you install all three?

Yes, we install Enviroshake, DaVinci, and Brava with our own in house crew. Carrying all three means our recommendation is based on your home and the look you want rather than on what we prefer to sell. We bring samples of each to your estimate.

Want the Cedar Look Without the Cedar Problems?

We bring Enviroshake, DaVinci, and Brava samples to your home, walk your roof, and quote honestly. Premium synthetic cedar installed by our own crew. 20 year workmanship warranty.

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Harman Singh
Senior Roofing Specialist & Project Manager — Paragon Roofing BC
CertainTeed Master Roofer IKO Master Roofer BC Licensed Contractor

15+ years of Lower Mainland roofing experience. Harman leads project teams across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley with a focus on institutional quality work for residential, strata, and commercial properties. Direct line: 604‑358‑3436.

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