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are securing it to. Making sure of the integrity of the material underneath is every bit as important as the roof itself. Associate Roofing utilizes GAF products for many of their projects. Whether it is sheet metal, copper, slate, cedar, clay, tar and gravel, or rubber membrane, and whether the structure is residential or commercial, Associate has an impressive portfolio of success. Lynch is justifiably proud of his company's work on hones throughout the South Shore, as well as on some of the area's classic New England churches. The historic Old Whaling Church in Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard is one Associate Roofing project that delivered significant satisfaction. "It's on unique projects like that one where our knowledge and experience really count," Lynch says. But as complicated and impressive as many of the commercial and industrial jobs can be, Associate Roofing also brings a thorough understanding of today's new- home construction styles – steep roofs, dormers, and the like – to its residential assignments, which means the company can ensure homeowners receive a quality roof system that is completely functional and aesthetically appropriate. "On many newer homes today, the roof really stands out, almost like a picture on a wall," Lynch explains. "It's important for the roof to complement the house because it's often part of the overall look, so we offer options, including new products designed to resemble slate or cedar, that go beyond traditional black or gray shingles." For a guy who literally grew up in the business and still loves working outdoors with his hands, it is no surprise that Mike Lynch's Associate Roofing has earned so many glowing customer testimonials from throughout the South Shore. As you would expect, many of those testimonials on the company website make mention of workmanship, however, an equal number praise Lynch and his team for the customer service basics – returning phone calls, courtesy and responsiveness before, during and after the actual work, being neat and well-organized, and for using high- quality materials to assure longevity. As you might expect from a guy with 30-plus years in the business, roofing is never far from his thoughts, even when he isn't actually on the clock. "Whenever I'm driving with my wife in downtown Boston, I'm always pointing to buildings that I know my dad or grandfather worked on." He laughs, adding, "I tend to give directions using roofs as landmarks – you know, 'turn left at the building on the corner with the red tile roof.'" Now in its eighth decade in business, Associate Roofing has a rich legacy, a solid portfolio, and a hard-to-match reputation. "When customers choose Associate Roofing, they're making an investment in us," Lynch says. "They know they're going to get the job done right because we deliver on what we promise." 781.545.5619 or 781.826.1533 or / associateroofing.com Off to the Vineyard Kinnealey Quality Meats - Commercial Roofing Project 14 Assoc oci A t i A t e Ro of i f i ng i n c Three Generations of Roofers Since 1932