A Realistic Career Path Some of our best foremen hadn’t even thought a career in roofing was going to be their path. The truth is, some of them didn’t have any future vision when they applied for a Labourer position at Design Roofing. We were lucky they did and we hired them because they had […]

We have freezing cold temperatures and more snow in the forecast. It’s a good time for some winter weather tips from Design Roofing. #1 Drainage is Critical Snow and ice don’t move until they melt. When that happens they must drain so it is imperative that drains and gutters are clear. If you’ve noticed water […]

An emergency roof repair usually happens when there’s a sudden leak that is damaging property.  You get a call from a tenant and you know it’s not something that can wait. We send a crew as soon as possible.  When we get there we do an investigation to find the cause. In this case it’s a split […]

On October 14th, 2016 we joined PAMA for a fundraising bowling event. The idea was to have the teams come up with a name and theme. We decided on Alley Cats. You can see the front and back of our t-shirts in this photo. Kim and Patty in uniform Left to Right: Richard Ertner (Bower […]

We see complacency a lot when it comes to roof leaks.  A tenant will notice a stain on the ceiling but will choose to leave it because there’s no water pouring out.  This is costly.  The longer you leave a roof leak, the worse the damage will get. Slow Roof Leaks The problem with slow […]

It’s here…storm season.  It usually spans from September until May or June.  The dark rainy days, wind storms and rain storms, falling trees and flying debris.  This is why it’s important to make sure that your buildings are protected by a solid, cared-for roof.  Book an assessment now. We know maintenance is important.  We know […]

Roofs are an important investment and it’s worth taking the time to make sure the company you select to protect your building is professional and reputable.  No one wants to invest in their building and find out later that investment is not protected.  No building manager wants to hire a contractor and have their tenants […]

How do you know when your roof needs to be replaced? Every type of roof system has a different life expectancy which gives you a general idea of how long your roof should last for and when it should be replace. The life expectancy of a new roof is impacted by a few different key […]

Design Roofing’s Second Annual Show Your Support Cancer Fundraiser Design Roofing is proud to announce that our second annual Show Your Support Cancer Fundraiser event was a great success again this year. Once again held at Samz Pub and with well over 100 people in attendance we managed to reach our goal and raise $10,000 […]

St. Paul’s Lights of Hope Celebration Ever since the first Lights of Hope celebration in 1998 the event has become a staple in Vancouver’s Christmas season. The elaborate decorations and fireworks display makes this longstanding tradition and event you cannot miss. The display features over 10 kilometers of lights, 100,000 light blubs and is constructed […]