Pro Torch Roofing installed a 2-ply SBS torch-on membrane with custom-fabricated metal fascia, cap and counter-flashings on a waterfront home in the White Cliff area of West Vancouver. Completed in late 2020, the project combined flat-roof waterproofing with architectural sheet metal that had to look right from the water and the street. Expected service life: 25–30 years.
The challenge
Oceanfront roofs in West Vancouver take salt spray, wind-driven rain and sun with no shelter. On a home like this one the roof edges are visible from every angle, so the metal has to be straight, consistent and fastened in a way that will not streak or stain the cladding below. The owners wanted a roof that would disappear into the architecture and not need attention for decades.
What we did
2-ply SBS torch-on
Torch-applied SBS base sheet and granulated cap sheet across all flat areas, laps torched and probed, with reinforced flashings up every parapet and wall. Drains were re-flashed with new clamping rings.
Custom sheet metal
Every piece of fascia, cap flashing and counter-flashing was measured on site and bent in our shop, in long lengths to minimise joints, with concealed cleats rather than face fasteners. Corners were fabricated, not field-folded. The result is metal that reads as a single clean line from the water.
Salt and exposure
Material choices and fastener grades were selected for a marine environment, and the granulated cap sheet protects the membrane from UV on a roof that gets no shade.
The result
A roof and metal package that matches the quality of the house it sits on, documented with drone photography for the owners and covered by a written warranty.
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Watch the White Cliff roof and metal work
Filmed on site in West Vancouver: torch-on membrane, custom sheet metal and the finished oceanfront roof from the air.
Questions about waterfront and architectural roofing
How much does a torch-on roof with custom metal cost in West Vancouver?
Pro Torch Roofing installs 2-ply SBS torch-on at $10–$20 per square foot. Architectural sheet metal is priced separately by the linear foot depending on profile, gauge and finish.
Do you make your own flashings?
Yes. We measure on site and fabricate fascia, cap and counter-flashings in our own shop, which is how we get long clean runs, matched corners and concealed fastening.
Is torch-on suitable for an oceanfront home?
Very. Granulated SBS cap sheet resists UV and salt, stays flexible in wind and cold, and has a 25–30 year track record on exposed West Coast roofs.
Will the metal streak or stain the siding?
Not if it is detailed with drip edges, concealed cleats and compatible metals. We avoid face fasteners and dissimilar-metal contact that cause rust streaks.
Building or renovating on the water?
Free drone inspection and written estimate. We call back within two business hours.
