Armstrong is a working town. Dairy farms. Working ranches. Heritage downtown. Growing residential subdivisions on the bench. A lot of metal roofs that have been earning their keep for decades. We work on all of it. House roofs. Shop roofs. The farm buildings that keep this town's economy running.
Armstrong is 25 minutes north of Vernon. About 5,000 people in town. Another 5,000 across the surrounding district. Famous for cheese, dairy farming, and one of the best small-town downtowns in the BC Interior. The housing stock reflects the history. Heritage homes on the original streets. Mid-century working-class houses around them. Newer subdivisions on the bench above town. Agricultural buildings (barns, shops, dairy facilities) are a major part of what we work on.
We cover Armstrong and the entire Spallumcheen district. We approach work here a bit differently than Vernon. Bigger roofs. More metal. More outbuildings. A clientele that values longevity and durability over architectural fashion. The right spec on an Armstrong farm roof is the spec that does not need attention for 30 years.
If you are in Armstrong, Spallumcheen, or the surrounding rural area and you need exterior work done by a crew that gets agricultural and small-town building, we are the right call.
Armstrong is small. The contractors who work here regularly become known. We have done enough work in town that local homeowners know what to expect from us, and we take that reputation seriously. A bad job in Armstrong gets talked about. A good one gets recommended.
We also know the building department, the local building stock quirks (there are some unique 1920s carpentry details on the original Armstrong streets), and the access challenges of working on dairy farms during milking. We schedule around your operation. Not the other way around.
Different streets, different building stock, different problems. Here's what we know about the parts of Armstrong we work in most.
The original streets. Pleasant Valley Road. Patterson Avenue. The heritage core. Homes from the 1900s through 1950s with original detailing. We are careful with rooflines, soffit profiles, and trim details. Many of these homes have ventilation issues from generations of additions. We fix them properly when we re-roof.
Working farms and acreages in every direction. Dairy operations. Cattle ranches. Hay farms. A growing horse-property segment. Metal roofing dominates here. Westform standing seam, screw-down profiles, and stone-coated steel where aesthetics matter. We do barns, shops, pole sheds, and dairy facilities.
The newer commercial and residential growth along the highway north and south of downtown. Mid-2000s subdivision homes with original 25-year shingles starting to wear. Steady re-roof work, gutter replacements, and the occasional siding refresh.
Newer residential development on the higher ground above town. Custom and semi-custom homes with bigger roof lines and more architectural complexity. Most builds are recent enough that warranty and material defect claims still apply. We work with homeowners and manufacturers when shingles fail early.
Rural strip between Armstrong and Enderby. Older farmsteads, newer hobby farms, mixed building stock. Long driveways. Big roofs. A mix of metal and asphalt depending on the project. Same response times as town.
Armstrong's climate is hotter and drier in summer than Vernon. The Spallumcheen valley collects heat. Temperatures into the 38 to 40 C range happen most summers. Asphalt shingles take a beating here. We recommend IKO Cambridge or Cambridge IR (impact-resistant) for the better heat rating. Plus metal where it makes architectural and budget sense.
Winter is colder than Vernon by a few degrees on average. Snow load is moderate. Armstrong rarely gets the kind of dump that Lumby or Salmon Arm see. But freeze-thaw is severe and ice dams form on poorly insulated attics. A lot of the roof work we do in heritage downtown Armstrong is downstream of decades-old attic insulation that no longer functions properly.
Wind is mostly east-west along the valley axis. Occasionally severe in spring and fall storms. We use extra fastening on every Armstrong roof. We pay attention to ridge cap and edge metal details that less experienced crews skip. Hail does happen. A few significant events in recent years. Impact-resistant shingles or metal are worth thinking about on the highest-value homes.
Same services we offer everywhere, specced for what Armstrong actually needs.
Architectural asphalt (IKO Cambridge or ArmourShake) for most homes. Westform standing-seam and screw-down metal for outbuildings, shops, and properties where longevity rules. Stone-coated steel (Decra) on heritage homes where the look needs to match wood-shake or tile.
James Hardie for resale value and durability. Vinyl for budget projects. Steel siding (Westman) for shop and outbuilding work. We handle full re-sides and partial repairs after impact damage.
Seamless 5-inch and 6-inch K-style for residential. Larger profiles and commercial-grade systems for shops and barns. Proper downspout sizing matters more on agricultural roofs that move serious water during spring melt.
Aluminum soffits with proper venting. Wood-tone profiles for heritage homes. Rugged metal soffit on outbuildings. Pest exclusion (birds, bats, mice) is more common in rural Armstrong. We seal entry points properly.
Specialty work. Dairy barns. Hay sheds. Equipment shops. Riding arenas. We work with the building, not against it. Westform metal systems. Proper purlin spacing on screw-down profiles. Venting that handles the moisture loads agricultural buildings produce.
A typical month in Armstrong for us looks like this. Three to five residential re-roofs. One to two agricultural projects (a barn, a shop, sometimes a full farm refresh). Gutter and soffit work on the older heritage homes. Steady siding work on the newer subdivisions. We also handle metal roof refreshes. Replacing fasteners, re-flashing valleys and penetrations, and re-painting where the original Galvalume has gone chalky.
Real Hunter Exteriors work from this past year. Roofing, siding, gutters, and trim done by our crew across the Okanagan.
Vernon homeowners choose Hunter Exteriors for roofing, siding, and gutter work backed by real Google reviews.
Michael Walker
2 weeks ago
Hunter team did a meticulous job and were on site quickly, and my tenants appreciated their demeanor and their work ethic. Highly recommended!
Tyson Assi
3 weeks ago
Roof looks amazing never have to worry again iko dynasty package looks fantastic!!
Allison Wang
1 month ago
Great experience with Hunter Exteriors! Professional, efficient, and easy to work with. The quality of work was excellent and everything was completed on time. Highly recommend!
Matt Cornies
2 months ago
Jesse and crew did an fantastic job assessing the damage to the existing roof, explaining the process and options, and keeping me up to date. Excellent quality of work and would highly recommend for roofing and siding
Shane Mueller
3 months ago
Great job by Jesse and the hunter exteriors crew. Would recommend for sure!
Steve Robins
8 months ago
I had an awesome experience with Jesse and his team. They responded to my request right away and were able to get the work done in short order. I needed new stacks and help with some downspouts. Super friendly and professional. I will be recommending them moving forward to anyone in need. Thank you!
Yes. Agricultural roofing is a significant part of our Armstrong work. We do Westform standing seam, screw-down profiles, and stone-coated steel depending on the project. We can usually combine an outbuilding job with a main house re-roof and reduce mobilization charges. We also handle re-fastening, re-flashing, and re-painting on existing metal roofs that have life left in them but need maintenance.
Yes. We schedule around milking schedules, harvest seasons, hay and silage cycles, and other operational realities. Our crews understand farm site rules. Gates closed. No smoking. Dogs respected. Equipment paths clear. Tell us your priorities and we will work around them.
It depends on what you want. If you want to preserve the heritage look, Decra stone-coated steel can mimic original wood shake or slate tiles while lasting 50-plus years. If budget is the driver, IKO Cambridge in a heritage colour palette looks right and lasts 25-plus years. If durability is everything, standing-seam metal in a heritage profile is the longest-lasting option.
Yes. Spallumcheen is in the heart of our service area. Same response times. Same warranties. We are familiar with the rural addressing, the access challenges (long driveways, steep approaches), and the building department for projects that need permits.
Depends on scope. A single barn or shop is typically 2 to 4 days. A main house plus 2 or 3 outbuildings can run 1 to 2 weeks. We sequence work so weather protection is maintained at every step. We don't strip a roof we can't dry in before weather moves.
Armstrong sits in a region of small Okanagan towns we work in regularly. Same crews, same standards.
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