We keep our community in the loop. Here you’ll find updates on projects, awards, and events. From major installations to community initiatives, this page highlights our work and the people we partner with.
Check back often to see what we’re building and how we’re making a difference across Vancouver Island and beyond.
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Our new website is live, bringing the full project portfolio, all eight service lines and our three service areas into one place.
A real estimate tells you exactly what you're paying for. Here's what separates an honest bid from a vague one.
A practical checklist for Vancouver Island homeowners to prepare their roofs for heavy rain and wind before winter storms arrive.
Immediate steps to take when your roof leaks, what contractors need to know, and why quick patches often fail.
A practical guide to vetting roofing contractors: RCABC credentials, local references, written estimates, safety records, and who shows up to do the work.
Standing seam metal roofing handles coastal weather better than most materials -- salt spray, wind, and heavy rain do not break it.
Nelson Roofing completed 776,700 sq ft of roofing across two major hospital builds on Vancouver Island, the largest contract in company history.
How Nelson Roofing delivered the cladding and custom sheet-metal package on two mass timber buildings holding 217 beds in Courtenay.
The VIU Shellfish Research Centre in Deep Bay won the 2011 Metalmag Architectural Award (Roofing Category) for its curved radius seam metal roof.
Compare metal, shingle, and low-slope roofing options for Vancouver Island coastal homes dealing with rain, wind, and salt exposure.
What commercial property owners should know about roofing systems, membranes, and phased installations around tenant operations on Vancouver Island.
A practical fall checklist for Vancouver Island homeowners to prepare coastal roofs for winter weather.
Nelson Roofing handles roofing, sheet metal fabrication, and HVAC across Vancouver Island - from student housing to hospitals and historic landmarks.
We were named Subcontractor of the Year at the 2026 VICA Awards for our cladding work on the North Island College student housing project.
A real estimate tells you exactly what you're paying for. Here's what separates an honest bid from a vague one.
The real tradeoffs between flat and pitched roofs for commercial buildings on Vancouver Island.
A practical checklist for Vancouver Island homeowners to prepare their roofs for heavy rain and wind before winter storms arrive.
Why exposed structural wood raises the stakes on weather protection and how to get moisture detailing right on Vancouver Island.
Why Nelson Roofing runs its own sheet metal fabrication shop, and what that means for fit, colour, and lead time on Vancouver Island projects.
How institutional scheduling works and why Campbell River schools plan roofing work around school holidays.
A guide to phased and after-hours roof replacement for BC businesses that cannot afford downtime.
Moss growth on shaded Island roofs damages shingles and drainage. Learn why it thrives on the coast and how to remove it safely.
Immediate steps to take when your roof leaks, what contractors need to know, and why quick patches often fail.
A practical guide to vetting roofing contractors: RCABC credentials, local references, written estimates, safety records, and who shows up to do the work.
A guide to TPO roofing for low-slope commercial and residential buildings on Vancouver Island, covering installation, maintenance, and real-world durability.
Standing seam metal roofing handles coastal weather better than most materials -- salt spray, wind, and heavy rain do not break it.
Island and water-access roofing requires planning materials, coordinating barge deliveries, and working within weather windows on the remote BC coast.
Institutional roofing on Vancouver Island requires infection control, strict phasing, and mechanical integration that standard commercial projects rarely face.
How Nelson Roofing manages multi-family roofing projects on Vancouver Island with noise control, resident safety, and marine-grade detailing.
Nelson Roofing brings the same exacting standards to Powell River and the Sunshine Coast as we do on Vancouver Island -- logistics are different, but quality never wavers.
Why HVAC and roofing decisions must be coordinated from the design phase, not bolted together after the fact.
Compare metal, shingle, and low-slope roofing options for Vancouver Island coastal homes dealing with rain, wind, and salt exposure.
A practical fall checklist for Vancouver Island homeowners to prepare coastal roofs for winter weather.
A plain walkthrough of a commercial or residential roof replacement, from inspection and tear-off to final cleanup and warranty.
The RCABC magazine Roofing BC profiled the company in its Summer 2014 issue, covering our change of ownership and four recent projects.
Canadian Roofing Contractor and Design profiled our work on the Deep Bay shellfish research field station in its January/February 2012 issue.
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