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Associate Roofing is What's on Top Written by Scott Pickard "The time to fix the roof is when the sun is shining." - John F. Kennedy Whaling Church, Edgartown S E 2014 Every homeowner understands and appreciates the importance of a solid, secure roof over his or her head. To most of us, a roof is what keeps the rain and snow out. But otherwise, we tend to pay very little attention to what's up there, how long it's been there, and what it's made of, especially when the sun is shining. To a craftsman like Mike Lynch, however, a roof is much more than merely a way to protect a home and its contents from the elements. Lynch is president of Associate Roofing, Inc. of New England, which has been serving the roofing needs of residential and commercial customers since 1932. He's a third- generation roofer, proudly and passionately following in the footsteps – sometimes literally – of both his grandfather and father. His company has a relentless focus on professional craftsmanship, quality and dependability in a world where those traits can often be in short supply. Mike has been in the business since he was a teenager, giving him 50 years of experience. His brother, Paul, Associate Roofing's general manager, has 45 years' experience of his own. Their dad, a long-time former president of the roofers' union, worked on the roof 10 Our team recently completed the full exterior restoration of a beautiful historic home in Hingham. It featured a 5/8" Red Cedar Tapersawn roof replacement, custom gutter installation and specialized carpentry, including new custom posts and railings for the widow's walk, trim and a brand-new roof deck.