Mission Roofing Built for Cedar Country

Mission grew up surrounded by cedar forests, and the building boom of the 1970s through 1990s covered the district in cedar shake roofs. They were affordable, locally sourced, and looked great against the mountain backdrop. Forty years later, those shakes are reaching end of life all at once. Walk through Hatzic, Cedar Valley, or the neighborhoods between Lougheed Highway and the river, and you will see the telltale signs everywhere: shakes curling at the edges, moss colonies turning entire roof slopes green, and dark streaks where moisture is trapped against decking that should have been replaced years ago.

Cedar shake tear-off is not the same as stripping asphalt shingles. Shakes are thicker, heavier, and often nailed with galvanized nails that rust in place over decades. The skip sheathing underneath (spaced boards instead of plywood) usually needs to be covered with new OSB or plywood before modern roofing can go on. We frequently find decking damage hidden under old shakes -- soft spots, rot around valleys, and water stains that tell the story of years of slow leaks the homeowner never noticed from inside.

Disposal adds complexity. Old treated cedar shakes may contain preservatives that require special handling. We sort materials on-site, haul everything to approved facilities, and include all disposal costs in our quotes -- no surprise fees after the job starts.

If your Mission home still has original cedar shakes, it is almost certainly time to talk. We will inspect the roof and the decking beneath, give you an honest assessment of what is salvageable and what needs replacing, and lay out your options -- from budget-friendly architectural shingles to lifetime standing seam metal. Cedar shake assessment in Mission: (778) 539-6917.

A large portion of Mission's housing stock was built between the 1960s and 1990s. These homes were constructed to the building codes of their era, which means attic ventilation that does not meet current standards, insulation that traps moisture instead of managing it, and flashing details around chimneys and skylights that were adequate 40 years ago but have since failed. When we strip an older Mission roof, we regularly find issues that need correcting before new material goes on.

Common discoveries on older Mission roofs include inadequate attic ventilation causing condensation damage on the underside of decking, bathroom exhaust fans vented into the attic instead of through the roof, valley flashing that was never properly sealed or has corroded through, chimney step flashing using tar-based sealants that have dried and cracked, and plywood decking delaminating from moisture exposure especially around plumbing stacks.

We do not just nail new shingles over old problems. Every DADS ROOFING project starts with a thorough inspection of the existing structure. If we find rotten decking, we replace it. If the ventilation is inadequate, we recommend fixes. If the flashing is compromised, we install new. This is the difference between a roof that lasts 10 years and one that lasts 30.

Own an older Mission home and wondering what is really going on under those shingles? A free inspection gives you the full picture before any work starts: (778) 539-6917.

The Fraser River runs along Mission's southern boundary, and the Stave River cuts through the east side. That water proximity creates persistent fog from September through April, especially in low-lying areas like Silverdale and downtown Mission. Roofs in these zones stay damp hours longer than properties on higher ground, and over years that difference in drying time compounds into real damage -- accelerated granule loss, moss that never fully dies back, and decking that absorbs moisture through micro-cracks in aging underlayment.

We approach Mission riverside properties differently than hillside ones. Material selection matters: algae-resistant shingles with copper granules stop moss before it establishes, synthetic underlayment prevents moisture migration even when surface drying is delayed, and enhanced ridge ventilation promotes airflow that helps the entire roof system dry. For properties that take the worst of the fog, standing seam metal is the ultimate solution -- it sheds moisture instantly and provides zero habitat for biological growth.

If your Mission property sits near the Fraser or Stave River and your roof shows moss, black streaking, or premature aging, the climate is working against you. We can shift the odds back with the right materials and installation approach. Riverside Mission roofing consultation: (778) 539-6917.

Heritage Park, Silver Creek, Silverhill, and properties climbing the slopes toward Stave Lake are some of the most difficult roofing sites in the entire Fraser Valley. We are talking about houses where the back of the property drops three stories below the roofline, driveways too steep for loaded material trucks, and staging areas that consist of a narrow strip of flat ground between the house and a retaining wall.

This is where our industrial background pays off. Kory and Johnny spent years working at height in the oil sands, rigging heavy equipment and managing safety systems in conditions far more extreme than residential roofing. That experience translates directly into how we approach Mission hillside properties: proper fall protection anchored to engineered points, materials staged and conveyed systematically rather than piled wherever they land, and crews who are genuinely comfortable working steep slopes because they have done harder work in harder places.

We have completed Mission hillside jobs that two or three other contractors walked away from after seeing the site. If you have been told your property is "too difficult" or received quotes padded with excessive surcharges, call us for a second look. We might surprise you: (778) 539-6917.