SYNTHETIC
Synthetic Roofing in Tampa Bay & Greater Orlando
Synthetic roofing delivers the look of slate or shake with the weight, install speed, and warranty profile of modern engineered materials. The right choice for premium homes that want timeless aesthetics without the structural and maintenance reality of natural stone.
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- Licensed CCC1330839
- Fully Insured
- 50+ Years Combined Experience
- Free Inspection in 48 Hours
- Lifespan
- 50+ years
- Cost tier
- $$$
- Hurricane rating
- Up to 150mph+
- Florida licensed
- #CCC1330839
Why It Works
Synthetic for Florida homes.
Lifespan
50+ years with manufacturer lifetime-class warranties.
Lighter than tile or slate
Roughly 1/4 the weight of natural slate. Often installable on homes that couldn't structurally support real slate.
Hurricane-rated
Modern synthetic systems test to 110–130mph wind ratings, with some systems rated higher.
Class A fire rating
Non-combustible systems typically test to the highest fire rating available.
Class 4 impact resistance
Hail-resistant. May qualify for Florida insurance discounts.
Aesthetics
Indistinguishable from slate or cedar shake at curb distance, often imperceptible up close.
Types We Install
Synthetic options.
Synthetic slate
Polymer-composite tiles that mimic the texture and color variation of natural slate. The premium synthetic option.
Synthetic cedar shake
Polymer or rubber composite tiles in shake profiles. Eliminates the wood-rot, fire-spread, and pest concerns of real cedar in Florida.
Composite tile
Lightweight composite alternatives to clay or concrete tile, with the look at a fraction of the structural weight.
Florida Considerations
What Florida does to synthetic.
Weight advantage on retrofits
Many older Tampa Bay and Greater Orlando homes were built when natural slate or heavy tile was popular but the structure was marginal. Synthetic solves this. The aesthetic plays without the structural reinforcement budget.
No underlayment-replacement cycle (vs tile)
Tile roofs require underlayment replacement every 25 years even when the tile itself lasts 70+ years. Synthetic systems integrate the weatherproofing layer into the tile, eliminating the lift-and-relay mid-life maintenance event.
Hurricane wind
Modern synthetic systems are engineered around Florida wind exposure and routinely test to 110mph and beyond. Older synthetic systems (pre-2000) had wind issues; the current generation does not.
Brand Partnerships
Manufacturers we install.
DaVinci Roofscapes
Premium synthetic slate and shake systems with industry-leading aesthetics and lifetime-class warranties.
CeDUR
Polyurethane synthetic shake with strong fire and impact ratings.
Brava
Synthetic slate, shake, and Spanish tile in a single composite material family.
Cost
What does synthetic cost in Tampa Bay & Greater Orlando?
Premium category. $14–$25 per sq ft installed depending on profile, color complexity, and roof complexity. More affordable than copper, comparable to high-end metal or tile, with lifecycle economics often favoring synthetic over real slate when underlayment-replacement cost is factored in.
Every quote is line-itemed. No package pricing. No surprise upcharges.
“From beginning to end, service was top notch. Graham Keith came out to provide a quote for our roof. His customer service is top tier. He was always available and maintained contact with me regarding financing and progress.”
Lydia McGowan, Tampa
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Common Questions
Synthetic questions, answered.
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