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What is Torch On Roofing?

Torch on roofing is an immensely popular roofing solution for flat roofs throughout BC. In fact, it accounts for up to 80% of the market share of roofing products. While often compared to tar and gravel roofing, torch on roofing is the most lightweight solution available. A highly technical process, torch on roofing generally uses two plies of Modified Bitumen Membrane, each about 3-4 mm thick. Now, if you’re wondering how torch on roofing got its name, here’s why: both sides of the ply feature a thermofusible plastic surface, meaning they can be joined together seamlessly using heat. Which, in this case, is done using a propane torch. After the roofing material is rolled onto the roof and thermally welded, a permanent bond is formed between the layers. And unlike some other flat and sloped roof solutions, torch on roofing leaves no unpleasant fumes during the installation process.

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Why Torch On Roofing?

Improve Your Roof’s Performance with the Vancouver Torch-On Roofing Experts

Do you own a building with a flat or gently sloped roof? Is it located in an area that gets a lot of rain? Do you ever wish your building didn’t get quite so warm inside during the hot summer months? When it’s time to get a new roof, you should consider the many benefits of torch-on roofing.

Torch-on roofing (also known as torch-down roofing, asphalt roll roofing, or rubberized asphalt) protects your home and business from the elements better than any other material out there. It’s a very cost-efficient way to block heat, weather, and UV rays, and can last 20 years or more. But it’s no DIY project—Torch-On Roofing requires a very skilled set of hands to install and repair.

This type of roofing provides excellent protection from the elements, blocking heat, rain, and ultraviolet rays more efficiently than almost any other roofing material you can find. Due to its durability, it’s also a very cost-effective roofing material—a properly installed torch-on roof can last for more than 25 years.

Installing a torch-on roof on your house or commercial building doesn’t take a long time, but it is a specialized process that requires skill and expertise to do it correctly. Thankfully, Canuck Roofing has just the hands to do it. Canuck Roofing has more than 25 years of experience installing torch-on roofs for home and business owners in Vancouver, West & North Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey and beyond. If you are not sure if we service your area, just give us a call.

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How Much Does Torch on Roofing Cost in Canada?

When looking into how much torch on roofing costs in Canada, there are a few factors to consider. The installation cost will vary depending on the size and layout of the flat roof, as well as the current torch on roofing cost per roll. However, while the cost of installation is important to consider, the savings that will occur with a torch on roofing system are also worth noting.

This method of flat roofing can last 25-30 years and offers superior waterproofing and UV reflecting capabilities. Due to the UV resistant qualities of torch on roofing, your building will use less energy for heating and cooling. Not only is this better for the planet, but for your hydro bill as well. Torch on roofing is also incredibly low maintenance, keeping the labour and repair costs to a minimum. So, when you pay the torch on roofing cost in Canada, you’re not just paying for any old roof. You are investing in a roofing system that will protect your assets, extend the life of your building, shrink your carbon footprint, and save you money long-term.

While factors such as the torch on roofing cost per roll, location, and conditions affect the installation cost, Canuck Roofing prioritizes high quality work at affordable prices. For a personalized quote, please reach out to our team directly.

The average price of discounted torch down roofing ranges from 365$ to 460$ for 1200 square feet.

If the materials are of superior grade, torch on roofing costs can range from 850$ to 1075$. The high-cost torch down roofs has extra benefits like high-quality underlayment, better damage resistance, more demanding and thicker materials, longer life span, etc.

The cost of materials alone will be 1$ to 2$ per square foot ($100 to $200 per square). And the installation cost will be 2 to 4 dollars per square foot. The price is slightly more than an asphalt gravel roof. But the maintenance cost is low.

On a roll, the standard roll length is 10 meters. There are 20, 15, 10 meters. That means the area of a standard roll is 10 m2 = 107.64 square feet.

torch on roofing cost per roll

What’s So Great About a Torch-on Roof?

There are many considerations to take into account when choosing the right type of roofing for your property. Your geographic location, the climate, and the shape of your roof structure are all big factors that can determine the best type of roof for your needs.

Torch-on roofing is the best to use on low-slope or flat roof construction. There are several ways in which a torch-on roof can be a better choice than a more traditional gravel application.

Benefits of Torch On Roofing

  • They can last for up to 25-30 (or more) years
  • They’re a completely sealed, weather-resistant system
  • The material is bonded together, preventing leaks under the heaviest of rainfall
  • They’re easy to maintain
  • It’s easy to add new components, like skylights or vents
  • Certain types of torch-on roofing can help reflect UV rays, keeping your house cooler

Trouble with Tar & Gravel roofing

  • Must remove old roofing first
  • Much heavier material
  • Lengthy install process
  • Difficult to repair
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Advantages of Torch-on roofs:

There are a number of positive qualities you can find in torch-on roofing that can make them a good choice for a business or residential property.

  • Durability

    One main benefit of torch-on roofing is durability. Torch-on roofs can last 25+ years when installed correctly and have yearly maintenance checks completed. They’re also highly resistant to rain and other damaging weather, rot, pests, and falling debris. Torch-on roofing is often a wise choice for buildings in the wet climate around the Vancouver area.

  • Heat and UV Resistance

    Some lighter coloured torch-on roofs reflect UV rays, which helps to keep your indoor temperatures cool (especially during a heatwave). This will help to save on air conditioning costs and make your property more energy efficient. In addition, there are torch-on products which can achieve a LEED credit.

  • Less Odor

    Tar-and-gravel roofs can have quite an odor, often requiring residents to leave their home while the roof is being applied. Torch-on roofs do not require a hot tar kettle on the ground, which means occupants will rarely have to leave a property during application.

  • Leak Resistant

    Thanks to the heat-welding mechanism, torch on roofing is highly resistant to leaks. Due to the thermofusible, tightly sealed surfaces of the two-ply membrane, torch on roofing is one of the best solutions for waterproofing.

  • Waterproof

    Torch-on roofs are completely sealed off, making them totally waterproof. This is hugely beneficial when it comes to preventing leaks, even during the biggest storms.

  • Cost Effective

    Since torch-on roofs are low maintenance and highly weather resistant, they’re a very cost-effective option for property owners. The initial investment might be slightly more expensive than traditional shingles, but the long-term benefits will more than make up for it.

  • Easy Modifications

    Modifications, such as installing a skylight, can be easily done to your torch-on roof without much trouble at all.

  • Additional Installation

    In addition to your roof, you can install torch-on roof membranes to your foundation or decks as well. Since the material is so durable, you can install decking over your finished product without a problem.

  • Low Maintenance

    While torch on roofing rarely requires it, this roofing material is easily repairable. Compared to other roofing types, torch on roofing is less costly and intensive to fix.

  • Flexible

    Torch on roofing comes with excess rubber to allow the material to expand and contract when exposed to extreme heat or cold. This prevents cracking in the material and enhances the lifespan and efficiency of the flat roof.

  • Additional Installation

    In addition to your roof, you can install torch-on roof membranes to your foundation or decks as well. Since the material is so durable, you can install decking over your finished product without a problem.

Cons of Torch-on roofs:

  • Only Applicable to Flat Roofs

    While remaining a highly effective waterproofing solution, torch on roofing can only be applied to flat roofs, not sloped.

  • Requires Expert Installation

    Some lighter coloured torch-on roofs reflect UV rays, which helps to keep your indoor temperatures cool (especially during a heatwave). This will help to save on air conditioning costs and make your property more energy efficient. In addition, there are torch-on products which can achieve a LEED credit.

Trust Canuck Roofing’s Experience with Torch-on Roofs

We’ve been serving the Vancouver area for over 25 years and have extensive experience installing torch-on roofs on a wide variety of different buildings. All of the torch-on roofs we install come with a minimum 10-year warranty, and we offer warranties of up to 20 years. If you’ve looked at all the options and decided that a torch-on roof is the right choice for your property, take a look at our commercial and residential torch-on roof galleries to see examples of the work we do and call us to get a price quote.

our past project of torch on roofing in West Vancouver
A Vancouver house with torch on roofing which installed by Canucks roofing
a well built torch on roofing on Vancouver home
our roofing contractors are installing torch on roofing on one of the house in Burnaby

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Quality

We have extensive experience in torch on roofing installation, and we stand by our work. We use the highest quality and most sustainable materials possible.

By working with us, you can expect to have a durable torch on roof for your business or home that is easy to maintain and clean for a very long time.

Safety

We’re members in good standing with WorkSafeBC, and our experienced team is committed
to proper safety protocols.

Every job comes with a copy of
our $5 million liability insurance coverage, making us one of
the most trusted roofing and
torch on installation companies in British Columbia.

Value

We are committed to providing you with the best service possible to help extend the life of your
torch on roof and save you money
in the long run. Our long-lasting torch on roofing gives incredible value for your dollar, providing a
long lifespan at a low cost. In addition, we are proud to offer warranties for 10-15 years on Labour and Materials.

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Testimonials

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

My entire experience with Canuck Roofing was five star from beginning to end. 11 months after the job was done, I realized the attic bedrooms were too hot during the heat wave, requiring a couple of south exposure vents to be installed.

The same day I called, Dalton sent someone out to install two new solar powered vents and the problem was solved! A very pleasant, professional team to work with!

Services: Skylight repair, Roof installation, Attic venting repairs, Attic venting installation, Roof damage repair

- Carmen Sinclair

Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

Would highly recommend Canuck Roofing. We had our torch-on roof replaced and some attic vents installed. The quality of work was great and everyone we dealt with (Wayne, Scotty, Monica, Kenny) were professional and friendly.

Wayne was our main contact. He was professional and very knowledgeable and took the time to answer questions. Also, I found it very convenient that he was accessible and responsive by text for follow up questions. This was most helpful with a hiccup with the fascia boards but Wayne responded and dealt with the issue promptly.

My only complaint is the team started our job almost right away but then left for a week before completing the project. It would’ve been nice to be given a heads up when they’d be returning as the disposal bin blocked our garage access during this time.

Once they returned Kenny and his team worked hard to finish our project within the day.

Services: Roof installation, Attic venting installation

- P Chan

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Responsiveness

We had a great experience with Canuck Roofing. Their roofing experts were responsive and transparent throughout the roof replacement process. They completed the project on time, and even earlier than expected. They were professional and cordial. Communication was efficient. I would recommend their roofing services

Services: Roof installation

- David Migneault

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

We had our 1975 original tar & gravel roof replaced in summer 2021. JP and his roofing team made it easy to understand and arrange, despite us being across the country and having tenants at the time. Competitive pricing backed by great credentials, 10 yr workmanship warranty and great customer service. We highly recommended them as commercial roofing contractors in the Greater Vancouver area!

Services: Roof inspection, Roof repair

- Karley & David

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

Ken and Cam arrived on a Friday afternoon ahead of predicted rainfall, to seal a leak around my furnace chimney. They arrived on time, in uniform and a company vehicle, and quickly and efficiently completed the service. They showed me photos of the issue and the repairmen were careful of the shrubbery, and cleaned up when they were done. The roofing repair price was completely reasonable. I am so grateful for their wonderful roofing repair work!!

Services: Roof inspection, Roof repair

- Kandi Dibley

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

Look no further… Contact Canuck Roofing!

We were looking around for help with a leak and possible replacement of our roof, and a family member recommended Canuck, after they worked on their strata complex roof.

Right from the start, communication and timely response from Wayne at Canuck was awesome. He came to our house to assess our roof the same week I called. He was very friendly and professional, and clearly knowledgeable and experienced in roofing. He was quickly able to determine the needs for our house, and promptly provided us with a quote to get the job done.

To our surprise, the crew from Canuck was able to complete our project within the next month! Having a torch-on roof, we expected to wait several months into summer.

Kenny was the on-site crew lead, and he and his team worked very hard and long to get the job done in just two business days. Not only is our roof a torch-on, but we also had our leaky skylight replaced with an opening glass lid, and we love it!

Overall, Canuck was amazing. Competitive and fair pricing, no sales pitches, friendly staff and great work.

Communication from everyone including Wayne, Kenny, and admin staff who always kept me in the loop of what was happening was top notch.

Highly recommend Canuck for your roofing needs!

Skylight installation, Roof installation

- Lisa M.

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness

Job from start to finish was outstanding. Roofers wore all the proper safety equipment, the entire roof was replaced in two days, communication with the roofing company was excellent and when the job was completed, the clean-up was amazing. In two days, we were left with a brand new roof, post-installation inspection by the supervisor was done and there wasn't a scrap of roofing material left anywhere on the premises. Would definitely recommend Canuck Roofing!

Services: Roof installation

- Joe Turtle

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

I had my 30 years old attic vent detach from the roof, so I called the Canuck Roofing which I had a positive experience of before. Job was not done properly which I discovered randomly 1 month after the initial visit, yup i trusted these guys very much that I didn't even bother to check. Found a small issue and sent a picture to the customer service, they sent me tech team right away, tech showed me what they have done this time, problem seems to be eliminated and they also did another complimentary roof checking and fixed a little problem with the skylight free of charge. This is what I call a professional roofing company!

Service: Attic venting repairs

- Daniel Dong

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness

The crew were very professional and extremely hard working. After roof has been completed theyt horoughly cleaned everything around house. Would definitely recommend Canuck Roofing services.

Services: Roof installation

- Arkadi T

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Responsiveness, Value

Canuck roofing removed our existing 1920s/1960s hybrid roof, which was in very poor shape, and provided us with a new roof deck, weatherproofing and shingles. Wayne was excellent to work with and responded immediately to all of our many questions, and the work was completed with 2 days. The crew were super diligent, cleaned up thoroughly, and we are pleased with the standard of work!

Services: Roof installation, Attic venting repairs, Roof repair

- Joanne Smith

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

Scott our salesman responded quickly to our request for a quote. Once we received the quote, he responded quickly to all our questions. With all the questions answered, we went with Canuck Roofing. He thought they would be able to replace our roof in March but they had an opening last week and asked if they can do the roof right away. They came over and had the roof completed in one day. The roof looks great and they cleaned up after the installation. No trace that they were even here. Great job by Scott and the roofing installation crew. I would recommend Canuck Roofing as your residential roofing company, the experience was great.

Services: Roof installation

- Marjorie Chu

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

I don't usually leave reviews, but I feel compelled to shout it from the roof tops (pardon the pun) that if you ever need help with roofing, this is the only company you should call. Will helped us out with a unique roof repair 7 years ago. Even though it was a smaller job than a complete roof installation, he took the time to understand the scope of work needed and delivered a customized solution that fixed our problem promptly and professionally.

More recently we moved into a new house that supposedly had the roof redone 5 years ago or so and was still under warranty by a different company. Within 1 week of moving in, we noticed the roof leaking and a discoloured ceiling (freshly painted) so we called this other company to come take a look. 2 days later and still being given the run around, we got fed up of waiting until water comes gushing down onto our newly installed carpet so we gave Will a call. Within 2 hours he had a guy on site, located the leak and fixed the problem! What you get with Canuck Roofing is not just a roof, but a great customer experience and peace of mind.

Service: Roof repair

- Richard Lam

Positive: Quality

Canuck Roofing replaced an old tar&gravel roof of our apartment building in New Westminster with new sloped insulation, new torchon membrane, drains, vents, fascia siding, etc.
We are very satisfied with the quality of the materials installed and the work performed.
They took care of all expected and unexpected items in professional, safe and timely manners.
The project was completed on-time and as per the quoted price.
The project manager and on-site manager responded quickly to all of our requests.

Services: Roof installation

- Francois Denux

Hi Will/Scott, Many thanks to you and the entire Canuck Roofing team of roofing experts for replacing the old roof on our house. They arrived early and worked tirelessly for the two days they were here, working late to finish the job. Always professional, polite, and friendly, they did an exceptional job with the roof, as well as cleaning up. We would be happy to recommend Canuck Roofing to anyone who needs roofing services.

- Don

Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

Scott was friendly, professional, and honest when he provided a free estimate and accurate cost of my new roof. Kenny and his roofing crew were awesome, polite and hard working, and always answered all my questions or concerns during the installation of my new roof. I will definitely use Canuck Roofing again for any commercial or residential roofing project I may need or require.

Service: Roof installation

- Bill

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

We called them up and JP came the next day. He thoroughly inspected our roof which had pooling water and gave an honest and professional assessment of our roof. He even gave us advice and more information than what we hoped for to help our roof live longer.

Very happy with their roofing service and would call them again if we need their services.

Service: Roof inspection

- Janssen Sy

Positive: Quality

Highly recommended for all your Roofing needs. Highly skilled tradesmen that take due care and attention to your home. Quality at its best.

Services: Roof installation

- Ryan Dohanic

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

Great company, good work, reliable.

Services: Roof installation

- Marjorie

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    Canuck Roofing Ltd.

    Address 4310 Norfolk Street Burnaby, BC V5G 4J9

    Phone 778-772-1969

    Email info@canuckroofing.ca

    Hours

    Monday 6:30a.m. – 3p.m.
    Tuesday 6:30a.m. – 3p.m.
    Wednesday 6:30a.m. – 3p.m.
    Thursday 6:30a.m. – 3p.m.
    Friday 6:30a.m. – 3p.m.
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Closed on Statutory Holidays

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