I've seen Brava tiles hold up pretty well color-wise, at least here in Arizona where the sun beats down hard. Inspected a roof recently that was pushing close to 10 years, and it still looked surprisingly fresh—some minor fading, sure, but nothing like I've seen with other brands. Not saying they're perfect (they're definitely pricier), but if UV resistance is your main concern, might be worth checking out...
Yeah, Brava tiles seem pretty solid from what I've seen too. Inspected one a while back in Florida—not as harsh as Arizona sun-wise, but humidity's no joke—and the color was holding up nicely after around 7 years. Pricey, sure...but sometimes you get what you pay for, right?
- Agree Brava's solid, but I'd still be cautious.
- Neighbor installed them here in Texas about 5 yrs ago—color looks good, no cracks yet, but he did mention a couple warped tiles after a nasty heatwave.
- Maybe just a fluke, but worth keeping in mind considering the cost.
- Honestly, every brand has its quirks...just gotta pick your battles, I guess.
Brava seems decent enough, but honestly, I wouldn't stress too much about a couple warped tiles after five years in Texas heat. I've seen pricier brands buckle under less extreme conditions. My cousin installed Eagle tiles about three years back—look great, but even those had minor issues after a rough summer. Like you said, every brand has its quirks. If Brava checks most of your boxes, I'd say trust your gut and go for it...no roof's gonna be perfect forever anyway.
Yeah, I wouldn't sweat it either. When we bought our place, the previous owner had installed some high-end tiles—can't remember the brand now—but even those had a couple warped spots after just two summers. Texas heat's brutal...sounds like Brava's holding up pretty well, honestly.
