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Wood Gutters Rot if Not Properly Maintained

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Our client in Newton, Massachusetts had wood gutters that had rotted. The problem with the wood gutters is that they will rot and need to be replaced every few years if they are not properly treated with linseed oil. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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Turrets Create a Unique Roofing Problem

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As you can imagine, turrets create a unique roofing challenge because of the shape.  Here’s what we did to repair a turret in Brookline, MA. Problem: the roof was leaking around the turret. Someone had previously tried to repair it.  … Continue reading →

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Copper in Architecture

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Copper has earned a respected place in the related fields of architecture, building construction, and interior design.[6] From cathedrals to castles and from homes to offices, copper is used for a variety of architectural elements, including roofs, flashings, gutters, downspouts, … Continue reading →

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Ice Dams

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We ran across this article about ice dams and thought it was great, so we wanted to share it with you. Cause of Ice Dams Ice dams form when melted snow refreezes at roof edges. Anyone who has lived in … Continue reading →

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How to Screen a Roofing Contractor

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Let’s get the obvious stuff out of the way first. Aside from having contractor insurance, you want to make sure your roofing contractor has a permanent place of business and that he has a regular telephone number. Check to make … Continue reading →

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How Roofing Materials Work

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Today roofs are usually made of an asphalt/fiberglass combination or wood shingles. Some small, flat roofs are done with tar, while rubber is quickly becoming another easy roofing option. As people aim to live “greener” and find materials that require … Continue reading →

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Selecting Roofing Materials for Your Home

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Whether you’re building a new home, or your existing roof is ready for a replacement, consider the multitude of options, old and new, for residential roofing materials. Some of your considerations should include lifespan, maintenance, and how green a roofing … Continue reading →

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Copper Conservatory Skylight Project

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One of J.L. Goode’s more recent projects was completely rebuilding the copper conservatory skylight in Newton, Massachusetts. The owner of this 1920’s home had the the glass in the skylight replaced in the ’80s.  However the glass was laminated and … Continue reading →

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Roofing systems have several components

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According to the website for the National Roofing Contractors Association, roofing systems and materials are divided into low-slope and steep-slope categories. Low-slope roofing includes weatherproof types of roofing systems installed on slopes less than or equal to 14 degrees. Steep-slope … Continue reading →

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  • Wood Gutters Rot if Not Properly Maintained
  • Turrets Create a Unique Roofing Problem
  • Copper in Architecture

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J. L. Goode Roofing and Building Contractor
Formerly known as Beacon Cornice Roofing
Roofing, Carpentry and Building Installation and Maintenance, Architectural Sheet Metal Fabrication and Installation. Read More

 

 

 

 

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Serving the North Shore, greater Boston area, and South Shore, Massachusetts (including the islands) communities such as Braintree, Brookline, Cambridge, Cohasset, Hingham, Marshfield, Newton, Norwell, Quincy, Scituate and Weymouth.

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