Stonnex Journal

Roofing Advice for Lower Mainland Homeowners

Costs & Budgeting

What a New Roof Costs in Langley (2026)

Ranges by property type across the Township and City, why Willoughby differs from an Aldergrove acreage, and how to compare three quotes that are not for the same work.

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Brava & Composite

Brava Composite Shake vs Real Cedar: An Honest Comparison for BC Homes

Fire ratings, realistic lifespan in a wet coastal climate, maintenance, cost — and the cases where real cedar is still the right call.

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Codes & Fire Safety

Cedar Shake Roofs and BC Fire Rules: What You Can Actually Install

Class A, B and C roof fire ratings explained, why municipalities keep tightening rules on untreated wood shake, and how to keep the cedar look either way.

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Costs & Budgeting

What Does a Brava Composite Roof Cost in Metro Vancouver?

What actually drives the price of a composite shake roof here, the installed cost range, and how to compare quotes so you are comparing the same scope.

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Costs & Budgeting

How Much Does a New Roof Cost in Metro Vancouver? (2026 Guide)

What a roof replacement really costs across the Lower Mainland in 2026, the factors that move the price, and how to compare quotes without getting burned.

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Maintenance

7 Signs You Need a New Roof: A Lower Mainland Checklist

The seven warning signs we tell every homeowner to watch for — from curling shingles and gutter granules to moss, sagging and interior leaks.

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Materials

Cedar vs. Asphalt vs. Metal: Best Roof for the BC Coast

How the three materials we install most hold up in our wet coastal climate — lifespan, cost, moss resistance and which suits your home.

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