The Supply Yard That Keeps Our Crews Moving

When Johnny and I started Dads Roofing in 2021, one of the first things we did was drive down Highway 9 from Agassiz to Roofmart Chilliwack on Airport Road. We walked in as two boilermakers-turned-roofers, explained what we were building, and set up a contractor account that same afternoon. Five years and 500+ roofs later, that account is still active and Roofmart Chilliwack is still our primary supplier for every residential and strata project across the Fraser Valley.

This is not a paid endorsement. We write about Roofmart because our customers deserve to know where their materials come from, who stands behind them, and why we chose this supplier over every other option in the valley.

Why a Roofing-Only Supplier Matters

Roofmart is not a hardware store with a roofing aisle. It is a dedicated roofing supply yard where every person on staff understands material specifications, manufacturer warranty conditions, and the difference between products that look similar on the shelf but perform very differently on a roof.

As Red Seal Journeyman Boilermakers, Kory and Johnny understand the importance of precision materials. In the oil sands, you do not grab whatever fitting is closest — you use the exact specification called out in the engineering drawings. Roofing is the same. The underlayment weight, the nail pattern, the ice-and-water-shield overlap — all of it is specified by the manufacturer, and all of it affects whether your warranty holds up ten years from now.

Roofmart staff know these specifications cold. When we call and say we need IKO ArmourGard for a valley application on a 6/12 pitch in Harrison Hot Springs where snow loads are heavy, they do not ask what ArmourGard is. They pull it, confirm we have enough linear footage, and remind us to overlap 6 inches past the valley centerline per IKO specs.

Location: 15 Minutes from Our Shop

From our shop in Agassiz, we take Highway 9 south through the farmland and hit Airport Road in about 15 minutes. That proximity is not just convenient — it is a competitive advantage. If a crew discovers unexpected damage mid-tear-off and needs additional ice-and-water-shield or a different flashing profile, we can have someone at Roofmart and back on-site within 45 minutes. No waiting for next-day delivery. No improvising with the wrong material. The job stays on schedule and the homeowner gets exactly what was specified.

For projects in Chilliwack itself, Roofmart is even closer — sometimes just five minutes from the job site. For Hope or Harrison jobs, we load up the night before or first thing in the morning and head east fully stocked.

What We Source from Roofmart Chilliwack

Every component that goes onto a Dads Roofing project comes through Roofmart Chilliwack unless a manufacturer ships direct. Here is what we buy most frequently:

Asphalt Shingles

• IKO Cambridge — our most-installed residential shingle across the Fraser Valley. Reliable, well-priced, available in every color
• IKO Dynasty — premium architectural line with ArmourZone reinforcement for wind resistance up to 210 km/h
• Owens Corning Duration — our recommendation for properties in exposed locations like Hope or hilltop lots in Rosedale
• BP Everest — solid performer when budget is the primary concern, still carries full manufacturer warranty

Underlayment and Membranes

• IKO RoofGard Synthetic — our standard underlayment on every project, no exceptions
• Owens Corning ProArmor — high-traction surface for steep pitches over 8/12
• IKO ArmourGard — self-adhering ice-and-water-shield for eaves, valleys, and penetrations
• Grace Ice & Water Shield — premium option for severe-exposure zones

Accessories and Hardware

• Continuous ridge vents and off-ridge vents for attic ventilation systems
• Starter strips for wind-uplift resistance at eaves and rakes
• Pre-bent drip edge and valley metal in multiple profiles
• Coil nails and hand-drive nails sized to spec
• Pipe boots, step flashing, and chimney counter-flashing
• Zinc strips for moss prevention — essential for shaded roofs in Agassiz and Harrison

Storm Season and Emergency Supply

The Fraser Valley gets hit hard between October and March. Atmospheric rivers, windstorms off the Fraser Canyon, and heavy snow loads in the eastern valley create emergency situations where homeowners need tarps, membranes, and temporary repairs immediately.

During the November 2021 atmospheric river — the same event that flooded Sumas Prairie and cut off Highway 1 — we ran six emergency tarp jobs in a single weekend. Big-box stores were stripped bare by noon Saturday. Roofmart Chilliwack opened early, pulled commercial inventory, and had our truck loaded within 30 minutes. That kind of responsiveness is not something you get from a store where roofing is aisle 14.

Since then, we have maintained a standing arrangement: during Environment Canada weather warnings, Roofmart holds a baseline inventory of tarps, cap nails, and ice-and-water-shield for our emergency response work. When the phone rings at 6 AM with a tree-through-roof call, we are not scrambling for materials.

Contractor Pricing and What It Means for You

Our contractor account at Roofmart provides pricing 15-25% below retail rates. We do not pocket that margin — it flows directly into our project quotes. When you see a line item for "IKO Cambridge 30-year architectural shingles" on a Dads Roofing estimate, you are seeing contractor pricing, not retail markup.

Beyond pricing, the account gives us:

• Credit terms that let us order materials before collecting full payment, keeping project timelines tight
• Material holds for large strata projects where color consistency across 20+ units requires reserving specific dye lots
• Priority ordering during high-demand spring and summer seasons when popular shingle colors sell out valley-wide
• Simplified returns for unopened bundles — we order precisely, but if weather delays push a project and materials sit too long, we exchange without hassle

Rooftop Delivery — Worth Every Dollar

Roofmart operates boom trucks that place shingle bundles directly on your roof deck. This costs $200-400 depending on distance and roof height, but it eliminates 4-6 hours of manual carrying. For a typical Chilliwack bungalow with 25 bundles, that is 25 trips up a ladder with 70-pound loads — hard on bodies and slow.

We use rooftop delivery on nearly every project over 15 squares. The time savings mean our crew starts installing sooner, finishes the same day in most cases, and your roof is exposed to weather for a shorter window. For two-story homes in Agassiz or steep-pitch builds in Harrison, rooftop delivery is not optional — it is the only safe and efficient method.

Transparency: Why We Tell You Where We Buy

Most contractors treat their supplier as a trade secret. We take the opposite approach. When you know your shingles came from Roofmart Chilliwack, you can:

• Visit the showroom yourself and see the product before it goes on your roof
• Verify the manufacturer warranty is backed by a reputable dealer, not a liquidation lot
• Match materials for future repairs — even if you hire a different contractor in 15 years, they can source the exact same product from the same supplier
• Understand that your estimate reflects real supplier pricing, not inflated guesswork

For DIY Homeowners

Roofmart Chilliwack welcomes walk-in homeowners. Their staff will help you calculate material quantities, explain installation requirements, and recommend the right product for your specific roof. If you are tackling a small shed roof or garage repair yourself, Roofmart is a far better source than a big-box store because the materials are contractor-grade and the advice is backed by decades of roofing-specific knowledge.

That said, if your project involves your primary residence, we strongly recommend hiring a professional crew. Manufacturer warranties often require certified installation, and roofing work above a single story carries serious fall risks. Call us at (778) 539-6917 for a free assessment — we will tell you honestly whether your project is a reasonable DIY job or one that warrants a professional crew.

The Bottom Line

Roofmart Chilliwack is 15 minutes from our Agassiz shop, staffed by people who know roofing inside and out, stocked with every material we need, and willing to open early during emergencies. After 500+ roofs and five years of partnership, we have zero reason to look elsewhere.

When you hire Dads Roofing, your materials come from the best dedicated roofing supplier in the Fraser Valley. That is not marketing — that is how we have built every roof since 2021.

Questions about materials, suppliers, or your upcoming project? Call Kory or Johnny at (778) 539-6917 or email info@dadsroofrepair.com