Richmond's Best Roof® · Made in Canada · Since 1983
The certified Interlock® roofing contractor for Richmond.
On Zoom or at your home, at a time that suits you. You get a fixed price in writing. Or call (604) 210-3850.
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Also offered in solid copper.
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The Interlock® Lifetime Roofing System installer for British Columbia
Manufactured at 9969 River Way, Delta, BC
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Approved contractor profileBuilt for British Columbia
BC is a coastline, a rainforest, a snow belt and a fire zone, sometimes on the same drive. Here is what an Interlock® aluminum roof does about each.
Salt air
There is no iron in aluminum, so there is nothing to rust. It forms its own thin oxide layer, which re-forms if the surface is scratched. That is why it is the metal for oceanfront homes, island cabins and anywhere the wind carries salt.
Wildfire
Under ASTM E108 a fire classification belongs to an assembly, not a panel. On our roofs Class A is achieved with two layers of GAF VersaShield® over 12 mm (15/32-inch) plywood, and the aluminum itself does not ignite. Ask us to quote the assembly if your home backs onto forest or grassland.
Reflectance
Most Alunar® colours are rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC), which publishes each colour's solar reflectance (0.25 to 0.44 when new) and thermal emittance (0.83 to 0.86). Lighter and metallic colours reflect more. The Alunar® finish is warranted for 30 years.
Energy
Lighter colours absorb less summer sun than dark ones. What that saves depends on climate, colour, insulation and attic ventilation, so we don't quote a figure.
Solar
A solar array lasts 25 to 30 years. Put it on an asphalt roof and the panels often have to come off and go back on when the roof wears out underneath them. On an Interlock roof they come off at the end of their own life, not the roof's. Standing Seam takes clamp mounts with no holes drilled; the other profiles use mounting hardware made for metal roofing. At roughly 2 to 3.5 kg per square metre the roof leaves more of the structure's capacity for the array, and your solar installer confirms the framing.
Wind
Interlock panels lock to each other on all four sides, with no exposed fastener for a storm to work at. Wind resistance is warranted to 193 km/h (120 mph) installed to manufacturer specification.
Coastline: Province of British Columbia, Coastal Marine Strategy ↗ gives "more than 26,000 kilometres"; federal mapping gives 25,725 km. Product figures are the manufacturer's: interlockroofing.com ↗
Homes and beyond
The same interlocking aluminum system goes on a family home, a strata complex or a church. We install it across British Columbia on:
Antarctica · U.S. National Science Foundation
Interlock® standing seam roofing and Black Diamond siding on six SPOT modules that travel between McMurdo Station and the South Pole, in −51 °C and winds up to 161 km/h. More than 32,000 completed Interlock® roofs across Canada and the USA, and these at the bottom of the world.
The Antarctica project ↗Recent Richmond projects
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SlateRichmond, BC · April 2019
SlateRichmond, BC · March 2019
SlateRichmond, BC · September 2015
ShakeSummerland, BC · April 2026
SlateAnglemont, BC · December 2025
SlateSooke, BC · October 2025
SlateNanoose Bay, BC · August 2025
SlateSechelt, BC · June 2025
SlateLadysmith, BC · June 2025
On video
Filmed on Interlock® roofs in British Columbia. Sound and English captions are in the player.
West Vancouver, BC · 2:56
An Interlock® aluminum slate roof in Tudor Brown on a home in West Vancouver: the look of natural slate in light, interlocking aluminum panels.
Nanoose Bay, BC · 6:14
An Interlock® aluminum slate roof in Charcoal on a waterfront home in Nanoose Bay, on the east coast of Vancouver Island. Aluminum cannot rust, which is why it suits salt air.
Lake Country, BC · 2:01
An Interlock® aluminum slate roof in Black on a home in Lake Country, in the Okanagan. Aluminum does not ignite. Class A Fire Rated Available, as a complete assembly.
As seen on TV
Richmond's Best Roof® is part of Canada's Best Roof®: the same Interlock® roof, made in Delta, BC, and installed here by our own BC company.
Canada's Best Roof® at interlockroofing.comIn their own words
★★★★★
“No hesitation recommending this firm to others. Especially when you need to get one firm to prime both the new roof and a solar addition on that new roof.”
Alan Swain and Delores E. · Richmond · 2022
★★★★★
“Interlock Roofing could improve with their third party vendors.”
Jaime (Jim) T. · Richmond · 2015
★★★★★
“Fantastic service from the install team! Perfect precision in every shingle - We have done two houses with Interlock - we would strongly recommend them anytime!”
Lael G. · Duncan · 2026
See this roof 6 photos · Tudor Brown Slate★★★★★
“I recently had my 25 year old asphalt roof replaced with an Interlock Metal roof. I'm so very happy with my decision. In fact, best decision ever to have Interlock Industries install.”
Karen K. · Burnaby · 2026
★★★★★
“I can not think of anything that Interlock Metal Roofing could have done better.”
Ryan O. · Victoria · 2026
★★★★★
“Best decision I ever made. Moses exemplified what the company stands for. He worked hard and got the job done. I now have a roof I can be proud of 🙂”
Karen B. · Courtenay · 2025
★★★★★
“Great crew, and quality workmanship. Communication and scheduling could be improved.”
Sean Hare and Lynn G. · Victoria · 2025
★★★★★
“Quality product, easy to work with professional installation team. N/A”
Eric M. · Langley · 2025
★★★★★
“The install team were great and were able to work around my schedule so that I didn't have to take any extra time off work.”
Mark F. · Nanaimo · 2025
★★★★★
“Would be great if you could figure out a way to not leave so many small pieces of metal all around. So far I'm happy with the result and ok with how the process went. Would have be nice to be informed bette r”
Albert DeJamblinne and Alexandra R. · New Westminster · 2024
★★★★★
“Our family had Interlock installed on a house 40 years ago and it looks great today. I just had slate black installed in 2024 on a different house for a great look and reduced maintenance.”
Art W. · Port Alberni · 2024
★★★★★
“As I was not on site photos during installation and progress reports would have been appreciated.”
Barb E. · Garden Bay · 2023
★★★★★
“Wonderful to work with, very professional and have a great product. I would recamend interlock to any one who want a life time quality roof with great people representing the company and product.”
Lucio and Maria S. · Burnaby · 2023
See this roof 2 photos · Colonial Brown Shake★★★★★
“Definitely not the cheapest roof but looks good! The people worked hard during the hottest days of summer and cleaned up after the job was done! It rained heavily two days after the roof was finished! No concerns! Well done!”
Maria T. · Vancouver · 2023
★★★★★
“Thank you for this beautiful amazing roof and we love it so much...it is way more than what we expected!”
Eric and Joanna C. · Richmond · 2015
See this roof 2 photos · Deep Charcoal Slate★★★★
“Interlock Roofing could better commit to starting the job on time.”
Conquest Enterprises Inc. and Tim C. · Richmond · 2019
★★★★★
“Very punctual from beginning to end. Great communication and follow-up.”
Darrell and Rhonda H. · Swansea Point · 2026
★★★★★
“Interlock Metal Roofing could improve by providing more status updates. My experience was pretty smooth and straightforward. No one has brought the sign that we are supposed to display, but everything was great.”
Bryan and Lindsay K. · Esquimalt · 2026
★★★★★
“Excellent product excellent crew No area top notch company Very happy I chose Interlock”
Robert C. · Nanoose Bay · 2025
See this roof 1 photo · Deep Charcoal Slate★★★★★
“Extremely satisfied with the whole process. The initial visit by the sale representative shows they have done their research on my roof and what will be required. They started work exactly when they said they would.”
Kenneth L. · Coquitlam · 2025
★★★★★
“The product is first class and the purchase experience extremely professional from start to finish. I stronly recommend their product & services.”
Howard Y. · Naramata · 2025
★★★★★
“Replaced my roof on a few days, looks awesome. Great crew from vlad and his team.”
Richard B. · Nanaimo · 2025
★★★★★
“We have invested not only our money but your promise. Please make sure to deliver your promises.”
Sharad (Kuntak) P. · Burnaby · 2025
★★★★★
“Very happy with the end product result and installation. I did have some minor concerns that were dealt with quickly and affectively. Thank you”
Tim S. · Nanoose Bay · 2024
★★★★★
“Our new Interlock black slate roof looks amazing! I am so happy with the product quality, great staff and excellent warranty.”
Lori N. · Victoria · 2024
See this roof 3 photos · Black Slate★★★★★
“They could've improved on the communication with the installation.”
Kathi and Dave C. · Gabriola Island · 2023
See this roof 5 photos · Deep Charcoal Slate★★★★★
“None, they did a great job. Overall, it was an exceptional and good experience.”
Chris Heagle and Barry A. · Victoria · 2023
★★★★★
“Very professional work and workers. I would recommend this company when I can.”
Myrna A. · Courtenay · 2023
Richmond metal roofing in six Interlock® profiles: slate, cedar shingle, shake, Mediterranean tile, standing seam & solid copper
The look belongs to your home. The performance belongs to the metal. Every profile needs a minimum 3/12 roof slope.
A composed silhouette
The formal character of slate at a fraction of the weight, in aluminum that cannot rust.
Familiar warmth
The look of a West Coast cedar roof, with nothing to rot, split or grow moss in the grain.
Deep shadow lines
Hand-split texture and depth: the usual replacement when a cedar shake roof has had its last re-treatment.
Sculpted, not heavy
The barrel-tile silhouette without the weight of concrete or clay.
Clean lines
Clean vertical lines for a modern home or a cabin, in the same aluminum.
A living metal
Copper weathers over time. Usually a bay, a porch or a turret rather than a whole house.
Where we've worked
We replace roofs across Richmond, from Steveston, Seafair and Broadmoor to Hamilton and East Richmond, with the Interlock® aluminum roofing system. Our own crews install it, and it is made in Canada at the Interlock plant in Delta, BC, Richmond's neighbour to the south.
Completed Interlock® roofs by community, from our job book. Every other part of BC has its own local site: same company, same crews, same warranty.
These are the regions we currently serve. Not sure which one your address falls in? Ask us.
The project map
Every pin is a real, completed Interlock® roof with its profile, colour and install year. Zoom in on your street.
Why aluminum roofing, for Richmond
Sea level
The City of Richmond says it sits at an average of 1 metre above sea level, behind 49 km of dikes that hold back the Salish Sea and the Fraser River. Homes here live with damp sea air. Aluminum contains no iron, so it cannot rust; it forms its own protective oxide layer instead, wherever the house sits on the island.
Storm wind
The Strait of Georgia lies along Richmond's west side, and the City's flood planning deals with coastal storm surges: high water from storm winds and waves combined with high tides. The same storms push hard against roofs. Interlock® roofs are warranted for wind to 193 km/h (120 mph), installed to manufacturer specification, with every panel locked to the next.
Rain
Sitting farther from the mountains, Richmond gets about 30% less rain than neighbouring Vancouver. The Richmond Nature Park station still averages 1,262.4 mm of precipitation a year, falling on 183.8 days (1981–2010 climate normals), and the cooler months are very cloudy. A roof dries slowly under that cloud; aluminum gives moss nothing to grow in.
Houses
Apartments are Richmond's most common type of home, but the city also has 24,435 single-detached houses, and its high water table means very few of them have basements. We roof houses with a slope of 3/12 or steeper, replacing asphalt, cedar and tile with interlocking aluminum that weighs roughly 2 to 3.5 kg per m².
Recycled
And the last tear-off your house is likely to need.
Local facts on this page come from: Wikipedia — Richmond, British Columbia (geography, areas, climate normals, housing) ↗ · City of Richmond — An Island City (flood protection, May 2022) ↗ · City of Richmond — A Guide for the Homeowner/Builder (PC-32, rev. March 14, 2023) ↗
The metallurgy, coatings and test reports are the manufacturer's to explain: interlockroofing.com ↗
Every Interlock® panel we install is manufactured by Interlock Roofing at 9969 River Way in Delta, the same address as our office.
Interlock Metal Roofing (BC) Ltd. was founded on July 6, 1983 and is headquartered in Delta. Canadian owned and operated for 43 years.
The finished roof is made in BC and installed in BC. It never crosses a border on its way to your home.
Straight answers
All of Richmond: City Centre, Steveston, Broadmoor, Blundell, Seafair, Thompson, Shellmont, West Cambie, East Cambie, Hamilton, Bridgeport, East Richmond, Sea Island, Gilmore and the Fraser Lands. Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, the Tri-Cities, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are covered at vancouverroofing.com. Same company, same crews.
Yes, on any roof with a slope of 3/12 or more. Our profiles are Interlock® Slate, Interlock® Cedar Shingle, Interlock® Shake and Interlock® Mediterranean Tile, all interlocking aluminum, plus Interlock® Standing Seam and solid copper. Flat roofs are outside what we install.
Richmond has an oceanic climate. Snow is rare: the Richmond Nature Park station averages 34.6 cm a year (1981–2010 climate normals). Rain, cloud, wind and sea air do the damage here instead. Aluminum cannot rust, and Interlock® panels lock on four sides with concealed fasteners, so there are no exposed screws for wind-driven rain to work at.
The City of Richmond's guide for homeowners and builders lists "Roofing repair or replacement" under work for which permits are not required. The same guide says the homeowner is still responsible for meeting the BC Building Code and the Zoning Bylaw. Strata properties need their own approval, so we check your address before the job is booked.
Our metal roof cost page gives price ranges by profile from our own BC contracts. They are a rough guide only: structural and other conditions vary from house to house and change the price. An in-home or Zoom roof consultation is required for an accurate price.
Best Roof® is a registered trademark of I.E.L. Manufacturing Ltd., which owns the Interlock brand, and it is the name the Interlock® roof goes by in Canada. "Richmond's Best Roof®" is that same aluminum roof, installed in Richmond by our own BC crews. It is a brand name; it does not rank anyone.
Free, no obligation
A free consultation on Zoom or at your home: we go through profiles and colours with you, measure the roof, and give you a fixed price in writing. No pressure, and an honest date for the install.
Interlock Metal Roofing (BC) Ltd. · 9969 River Way, Delta, BC
Lifetime refers to the manufacturer's Guardian Lifetime Limited Material Warranty: material and finish, for as long as the original purchaser owns the home, transferable once, workmanship excluded. Warranty details
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