Strata Roofers Blog
Long-form, jargon-free articles on depreciation reports, materials selection, AGM preparation, and real project case studies — written by Red Seal–certified strata roofing specialists.
Maintenance
After a wet BC winter, every strata roof deserves a structured spring walk-through. Here's the 22-point checklist our Red Seal crews use on every multi-family inspection.
Council Governance
A field-tested template for presenting a 6- and 7-figure roof project to owners. Covers scope, options, timeline, financing, and the 3/4 vote threshold.
Maintenance
Moss is the #2 cause of premature shingle failure on Pacific Northwest strata roofs. Here's what to use, what to avoid, and when to escalate to replacement.
Materials
TPO and PVC look similar on the roof but behave very differently over 25 years. Here's the chemistry, the lifespan data, and our recommendation for BC councils.
Maintenance
What property managers and council members should do — and not do — in the first hour of an active strata roof leak. Includes the exact checklist our 24/7 dispatch uses.
Depreciation Reports
Bill 22 amendments to the Strata Property Act tightened depreciation report timelines. Here's what councils need to know about the roof line items in particular.
Maintenance
Black mold in the attic isn't a roof leak — it's a ventilation failure. Here's how to diagnose, fix, and prevent recurrence on multi-family townhome buildings.
Materials
Metal roofs cost 2–3× asphalt shingle but last 2–3× as long. Here's the strata-specific math, including noise, snow shed, and resale considerations.
Council Governance
An NDL (No Dollar Limit) warranty sounds like complete protection. The fine print matters enormously. Here's what councils should look for before signing.
Case Studies
A 12-week SBS torch-on reroof on a 1990s Burnaby strata. Scope, surprises, schedule, and what the council learned. (Used with permission, identifying details adjusted.)
Maintenance
Ice dams are rare in coastal BC but devastating when they happen. Here's why they form, why salt is the wrong answer, and how to prevent them at the next reroof.
Maintenance
Membrane failures get the headlines. Drainage failures cause more claims by dollar value. Here's how the system fails and what councils can do upstream.
Materials
Built-up tar-and-gravel roofs were standard on BC stratas built 1975–1995. Most are now end-of-life. Here's whether to convert to SBS or TPO at the next reroof.
Materials
Failed skylights are the #1 source of leaks on 1980s–2000s BC townhome stratas. Here's when to replace, what to specify, and how to handle the unit-vs-common-property question.
Maintenance
The manufacturer says 25 years. Your roof might need replacement at 18 — or last to 30. Here are the seven signs that should trigger a council decision.
Maintenance
BC's atmospheric rivers deliver rainfall rates older roofs were never designed for. Here's the 48-hour preparation playbook for property managers and council members.
Materials
Where the roof meets a wall is the single most failure-prone joint on any strata building. Here's what good flashing looks like — and what to demand on your next reroof.
Materials
Adding solar to a flat strata roof is increasingly common in BC. Here's the membrane choice, the ballast versus penetration question, and the warranty implications.
Case Studies
A November 2025 windstorm peeled 40 squares off a Surrey strata roof at 2am. Here's how dispatch, tarp, and permanent repair unfolded over the next 14 days.
Materials
SBS torch-on is the workhorse low-slope system for BC strata. The installation quality varies wildly. Here's what councils should specify and inspect.