Copper, zinc, and slate — built for the life of the building.
Custom architectural roofing in copper, zinc, and slate. Hand-fabricated in our Burnaby shop for architect-led projects across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Built to outlast the building.
Free consultation · No obligation · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm PST
Six reasons architects and homeowners keep our number.
29 years, one specialty
We've focused exclusively on architectural copper, zinc, and slate roofing since 1996. No siding crews, no commodity asphalt, no subcontracted metal work.
Hand-fabricated in our shop
Every panel, flashing, finial, and ornamental piece is brake-formed at our Burnaby facility — no off-the-shelf systems, no compromises.
European-trained craftsmanship
Founded by master craftsman Zdenek Sychrava, trained in traditional European architectural sheet metal. Techniques largely no longer practiced in the trade.
Architect-trusted across BC
Past collaborations with Stuart Howard Architect, Discussion Designers, and other Lower Mainland firms specifying premium architectural roofing.
100-year service life
A properly installed solid copper or architectural zinc roof outlasts the building beneath it. The most cost-effective roofing decision over the lifetime of a home.
Free consultation, no pressure
Every project starts with a no-obligation on-site visit to discuss materials, scope, and a transparent line-item quote. We respond to every call personally.
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Call (604) 307-5985What we make.
Custom architectural sheet metal in copper, zinc, and slate — hand-fabricated in our Burnaby shop for projects of every scale.
Metal & Slate Roof Installations
Zinc, copper, and slate roof installations — the core of ZS Enterprises. Each project receives a customized approach based on the materials, design, building needs, and installation requirements.
- Concealed fastener systems
- 80–100+ year service life
- Hand-formed standing seam, batten seam, flat-lock
- Naturally develops protective patina
- Zero ongoing maintenance
Gutter Systems
Properly designed gutter systems protect the building from water, debris, and roof runoff. Made from high-quality zinc and copper for durability, function, and long-lasting performance.
Custom Design & Metal Art
Custom design and metal artwork are a specialty of ZS Enterprises. If you can imagine it, we can create it — for gutters, dormers, roofs, walls, chimneys, fireplaces, or as standalone decorative pieces.
Wall Cladding
High-quality, specialized, and custom-designed wall cladding applications that provide both protection and architectural appeal — enhancing durability and appearance in equal measure.
- Lowest embodied carbon of premium metals
- Self-healing matte patina
- 80–100+ year service life
- Pre-weathered cool grey and graphite finishes
- Suited to curved and sculptural roof forms
Flashing
Well-designed and properly crafted sheet metal flashing protects underlying structures from water and moisture. Designed and installed in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and applications.
Other Products
Standard and custom metal products and specialty installations — ventilation, weathering details, metal finishing, chimneys, hatches, windows, skylights, vents, dormers, guards, drains, and custom components.
Consulting & Inspections
Consultation and advice for existing or planned projects, plus inspections of existing installations upon request. Contact us to schedule an appointment.
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Get a Quote — (604) 307-5985What we fabricate & install.
Every piece is measured to your building and brake-formed in our Burnaby shop — from full standing seam roofs down to a single hand-soldered leader head.
Roofing systems
- Standing seam copper, zinc & prefinished steel
- Batten seam & flat-lock copper roofs
- Zinc shingle & diamond-pattern cladding
- Natural and synthetic slate roofing
- Curved, conical, and domed roof forms
Sheet metal & trim
- Brake-formed flashings, copings & counterflashings
- Custom fascia, soffit & rake details
- Half-round and K-style copper gutters
- Hand-soldered downspouts & leader heads
- Chimney caps, crickets & saddle flashings
Architectural metalwork
- Cupolas, finials & weathervanes
- Hand-raised copper ornament & domes
- Bay-window canopies & entry hoods
- Dormer, turret & bay cladding
- One-off commissions from architect drawings
Heritage & restoration
- Restoration of original copper & zinc roofs
- Traditional flat-lock & batten-seam techniques
- Replication of historic profiles & moldings
- Conservation-grade soldering & patching
- Character-home re-roofs across the Lower Mainland
Don't see it listed? If it can be brake-formed, raised, or soldered from sheet, we can build it. Talk to our team →
Built for the conditions
Durable roofing for the Lower Mainland.
Heavy rainfall, salt air, coastal humidity, dramatic temperature swings — the Lower Mainland is one of the more demanding roofing climates in North America. Custom copper, zinc, and slate are uniquely suited to it.
Corrosion resistance
Solid copper and architectural zinc develop protective patinas that resist coastal salt air and moisture indefinitely.
Superior drainage
Standing seam, batten seam, and properly engineered flashings shed Vancouver's heavy rainfall without standing water.
Structural reliability
Hand-fabricated to your building's exact geometry — no off-the-shelf system gaps that compromise long-term performance.
Architectural integrity
Materials that age into the building rather than against it — copper, zinc, and slate complement both heritage and contemporary design.
Vancouver, Burnaby, and the Lower Mainland.
Our shop is in Burnaby and our core service area extends roughly 20 km from Vancouver. We've worked on residential, heritage, and commercial projects across every neighbourhood in the region.
Primary service area
· Custom roofing in Burnaby
· Custom roofing in Coquitlam
· Custom roofing in Delta
· Custom roofing in New Westminster
· Custom roofing in North Vancouver
· Custom roofing in Port Coquitlam
· Custom roofing in Port Moody
· Custom roofing in Richmond
· Custom roofing in Surrey
· Custom roofing in Vancouver
· Custom roofing in West Vancouver
Travel for select projects throughout British Columbia, including Whistler, Squamish, the Sunshine Coast, and Vancouver Island.
Whether you're searching for a custom copper roofing contractor in Vancouver, a zinc roofing specialist in West Vancouver, or a heritage restoration craftsman in Shaughnessy, Kerrisdale, or Point Grey — ZS Enterprises has handled architectural sheet metal projects in every corner of the Lower Mainland for nearly three decades. We're particularly well-suited to architect-led residential work, character home restoration, and bespoke metalwork commissions that off-the-shelf systems cannot accommodate.
Start your project
Let's talk about your roof.
Free consultation. Transparent quote. Personal call answering Mon–Fri 8am–5pm PST. The same number reaches Zed and the shop directly.
Talk to our team.
Call to discuss your project — material preferences, timeline, address, and anything else you'd like us to know. We answer every call personally during business hours and return missed calls within the same business day.
Mon–Fri · 8:00am – 5:00pm PST
Shop
202 – 6200 Darnley St
Burnaby, BC V5B 3B1