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Composite & Synthetic Cedar Shake RoofingInstalled across metro Atlanta by ABM, a GAF Master Elite roofer

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Composite cedar shake roof on a metro Atlanta home installed by ABM

Synthetic Cedar Shake Roofing for Metro Atlanta

Nothing warms a home's exterior like the deep, hand-split texture of cedar shake. The problem is what Georgia's climate does to real wood: our humidity feeds mold, moss, and rot, natural cedar is combustible, and keeping it alive means years of staining and chemical treatment. Brava synthetic cedar shake gives you that rich, rustic craftsman look, molded from actual hand-split shakes, without the moisture problems or the short lifespan that natural cedar brings in the Southeast.

Each shake is colored all the way through with subtle natural variation, so from the street it reads as genuine wood. It offers a Class A fire rating, a Class 4 impact rating, and a 50-year limited warranty. Cool Roof color options are available.

Why Composite Cedar Shake Makes Sense in Georgia

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Beats our humidity

Real cedar rots, molds, and grows moss in the Southeast's damp heat. Brava's polymer shake shrugs off moisture entirely, so it keeps the cedar look without the decay natural wood suffers here.

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Fire rated, not fuel

Natural cedar is combustible. Brava cedar shake is available with a Class A fire rating, the highest there is, which is safer for your home and often looked on favorably by insurers.

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Built for our hail

Spring and summer storms drive most metro roofing claims. Brava carries a Class 4 impact rating and qualifies for the FORTIFIED program, which can earn a premium discount from many carriers.

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Zero upkeep

No staining, no sealing, no chemical treatments, no moss scraping. Once ABM installs it, a Brava cedar roof holds its look for decades with essentially no maintenance.

ABM installs composite cedar shake for homeowners across McDonough, Locust Grove, Jackson, Griffin, Stockbridge, Covington, and out to Eatonton and the Lake Country.

Cedar Shake Colors

Color Disclaimer: The colors shown online or on the brochure may vary from actual colors.

Premium Blend

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    Aged Cedar

  • Aspen color thumbnail

    Aspen

  • Beechwood color thumbnail

    Beechwood

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    Canyon Gray

  • Lake Forest color thumbnail

    Lake Forest

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    Natural Cedar

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    Weathered

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    Arendale* Premium Blend

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    Light Arendale* Premium Blend

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    New Cedar* Premium Blend

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    Onyx* Premium Blend

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    Sierra* Premium Blend

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    White* Premium Blend

* Note: Premium Blend, Cool Roof (Title 24), and Legacy Colors are available as an up-charge from Standard Color pricing. Please contact ABM Roofing for additional information.

Brava Cedar Shake VS Traditional Cedar Shake

Brava composite cedar shake

Brava Cedar Shake

  • Matches the look of hand-split cedar.

  • Made of recycled, sustainable materials.

  • Class 4 impact rated for severe Georgia weather.

  • Class A fire rating available.

  • Little to no maintenance, ever.

  • 50-year limited warranty, FORTIFIED eligible.

Traditional cedar shake

Traditional Cedar Shake

  • Authentic natural wood with real, timeless character.

  • Combustible, and prone to mold, rot, and moss in humid climates.

  • Shorter lifespan and regular staining or chemical treatment.

Set on genuine wood? ABM installs natural cedar too, though in Georgia's humidity most homeowners choose composite. See our natural cedar options.

Composite Cedar Shake Roofing FAQ

Is real cedar shake a good idea in Georgia's humidity?
For most homes here, no. Natural cedar is beautiful but the Southeast's humidity feeds mold, moss, and rot, and keeping it healthy means ongoing staining and treatment. Composite cedar shake gives you the identical hand-split look with none of the moisture decay, which is why it is the material we most often recommend in the metro. ABM does install natural cedar if you want authentic wood, but go in knowing the upkeep it demands here.
Is composite cedar shake fire rated?
Yes. Brava cedar shake is available with a Class A fire rating, the highest classification, while natural cedar is combustible. Beyond the safety difference, a Class A roof is often viewed favorably by insurance carriers. We can confirm the exact assembly needed to hit Class A on your specific roof.
How does composite cedar shake hold up to Georgia hail and storms?
Well, which matters here. Brava carries a Class 4 impact rating, the top tier, plus a 50-year limited warranty, and it qualifies for the FORTIFIED roofing program. Many carriers offer a premium discount for Class 4 impact-rated roofing, though availability depends on your carrier and policy.
Composite or natural cedar, which should I choose?
ABM installs both, so it comes down to priorities. Composite is the practical choice for Georgia: the same rustic look, no rot or moss, Class A fire rating, Class 4 impact, and essentially no maintenance. Natural cedar is the pick if you specifically want real wood and accept the upkeep and shorter lifespan our climate imposes. Prefer the real thing? See our natural cedar options.
Does composite cedar need staining or sealing?
No. That is one of its biggest advantages over natural wood. There is no staining, sealing, chemical treatment, or moss removal. The through-body color is built into every shake, so the roof holds its appearance for decades with no ongoing maintenance.
Will it get HOA approval, and what does it cost?
Usually yes. Consistent, through-body color reads cleanly to architectural review committees, and ABM provides the spec sheets and color samples they require. On cost, composite cedar is a premium over asphalt but eliminates the recurring maintenance and shorter replacement cycle of natural cedar. Final pricing depends on roof size, pitch, and color tier, and is best set with a free estimate.
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Get a general idea on how Brava's tiles will look on your home with their state-of-the-art online visualizer tool.

Upload a photo of your home (or choose a model home) and do side-by-side comparisons, view the roof from different angles, and be confident you have made the right color decision.

Get a Composite Cedar Shake Estimate

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