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Premium Spanish Tile Roofing in Des Plaines
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- Premium Spanish Tile Roofing in Des Plaines
Client: Private Residence
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Primary Service Provided: Roofing
Materials Installed:
- Spanish Tile Roofing — Brava Spanish Tile in Vintage Terra Cotta


Overview
This Des Plaines home received a full roof replacement featuring Brava Spanish Tile in Vintage Terra Cotta, a premium synthetic system that combines classic Mediterranean design with modern strength. Greater Midwest Exteriors managed every phase, from tear-off to inspection, delivering exceptional craftsmanship and precision across the two-month project timeline.
Installation Complexities & Our Approach
Structural Load Assessment
- Issue
Spanish tile roofing requires evaluation of existing framing to confirm structural capacity.
- Response
Performed a full structural analysis and reinforced the roof’s load-bearing areas to ensure the Brava tile system would perform safely for decades.
Authentic Tile Pattern Execution
- Issue
Achieving the signature barrel-tile pattern while maintaining effective drainage.
- Response
Planned a detailed tile layout and used Brava’s interlocking design to capture the true Spanish look while maintaining watertight integrity.
Extended Timeline Coordination
- Issue
A two-month schedule required steady workflow and protection from weather delays.
- Response
Organized a phased installation plan with protective staging at each step, keeping the home secure and the project on track.
Color Consistency & Material Handling
- Issue
Maintaining uniform appearance across large quantities of synthetic tiles during extended installation.
- Response
Implemented batch tracking and strategic tile selection to ensure seamless color transitions and an authentic aged terracotta appearance.
What We Delivered
- Premium Brava Tile System
- Installed Brava Spanish Tile in Vintage Terra Cotta for true Mediterranean character.
- Applied a multi-layer underlayment engineered for tile applications.
- Integrated high-grade ice and water shield at key transition areas.
- Detailed hips and ridges with matching Brava accessories.
- Installed custom flashing around roof penetrations and chimneys.
- Structural Preparation & Protection
- Removed all existing roofing and inspected each deck surface.
- Replaced weakened decking to ensure a stable installation base.
- Added structural reinforcements to support the tile weight.
- Applied synthetic underlayment with high tear resistance and UV stability.
- Sealed deck seams and fasteners to form a complete moisture barrier.
- Finishing Components
- Installed powder-coated aluminum drip edge in a coordinated color.
- Upgraded ventilation using ridge and soffit vent systems.
- Added custom counter flashing at all wall transitions.
- Applied premium-grade sealants at every weather-exposed joint.
- Completed a final inspection using thermal imaging to confirm installation integrity.
Project Specifications
Roofing Material: Brava Spanish Tile (Vintage Terra Cotta)
Installation Duration: 2 Months
Project Investment: $81,000
Specialty Features: Synthetic Composite Tile, Lifetime Durability, Class 4 Impact Rating
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