Your roof is one of the most important systems protecting your home.
It shields your structure from rain, snow, ice, wind, temperature changes, moisture, and the everyday exposure that comes with New England weather. But a roof is much more than the shingles or other exterior covering you see from the street.
A properly constructed roofing system can involve the roof covering, underlayment, flashing, ventilation, roof deck, structural framing, insulation, drainage, penetrations, valleys, chimneys, skylights, gutters, and other components that work together to protect the building.
That is why choosing the right contractor matters.
Brandon S. Broussard, Massachusetts-licensed General Contractor with BSB Construction Inc., approaches roofing as part of the entire property—not simply as a surface covering.
Whether you need a complete roof replacement, a new roof installation, emergency repairs, storm-related repairs, leak diagnosis, flashing replacement, structural roof work, or a larger home construction project involving the roof, BSB Construction Inc. can help you evaluate the project and develop a construction strategy appropriate for your property.
A roof can look relatively simple from the ground.
It isn't.
A successful roofing project requires understanding how the roof interacts with the rest of the structure.
That means looking beyond the visible shingles and asking important questions:
Is the existing roof covering at the end of its useful service life?
Is water entering through damaged shingles, flashing, valleys, penetrations, or another location?
Is the roof deck damaged?
Are there signs of moisture intrusion?
Does the roof have appropriate ventilation?
Are roof penetrations properly flashed?
Are gutters and drainage directing water away from the structure?
Are there areas of deteriorated framing?
Has previous roofing work created installation or moisture problems?
Is the existing roof appropriate for the planned renovation or addition?
Does the project require structural work?
Are permits, inspections, plans, or other approvals required?
Does the project need to account for Massachusetts building and energy-code requirements?
The Massachusetts State Building Code, 780 CMR, contains specific requirements governing roof assemblies and roof structures, while Massachusetts residential requirements also address roof construction, roof assemblies, and energy efficiency. Municipal requirements can also affect individual projects.
The goal isn't simply to put a new roof over your house. The goal is to build or repair the roofing system correctly.
When a roof reaches the end of its service life, homeowners often think the solution is straightforward:
Remove the old shingles. Install new shingles. Done.
In reality, a professional roof installation requires evaluating what is underneath the existing roof and determining whether the underlying components are suitable for the new roofing system.
BSB Construction Inc. can approach the project from the perspective of the entire roofing assembly.
Depending on the property and project scope, a roof installation may involve:
Removal of existing roofing materials
Inspection of the roof deck
Replacement of deteriorated sheathing
Installation of appropriate underlayment
Ice and water protection where required or appropriate
Flashing installation
Valley construction
Roof penetration flashing
Chimney flashing
Skylight flashing
Ventilation
Roof covering installation
Ridge and hip details
Drip-edge details
Eave and rake details
Roof-to-wall transitions
Integration with gutters and drainage
Replacement or repair of damaged structural components
Cleanup and final inspection
The exact roofing assembly depends on the structure, roof design, materials selected, existing conditions, applicable requirements, manufacturer specifications, and project scope.
Massachusetts roofing requirements address the design, materials, construction, and quality of roof assemblies, and roof coverings must be installed in accordance with applicable requirements and manufacturer installation instructions.
BSB Construction Inc. can evaluate and perform a wide range of residential roofing projects, subject to project scope, applicable requirements, and the capabilities required for the specific work.
When a roof is significantly deteriorated or has reached the end of its practical service life, a complete replacement may be the most appropriate solution.
A replacement can involve removing the existing roof covering, evaluating the underlying roof assembly, addressing damaged components, and installing a new roofing system.
For a newly constructed home, the roof is incorporated into the building from the beginning.
BSB Construction Inc. can coordinate roofing work as part of a larger residential construction project, including new construction, additions, and major renovations.
Asphalt shingles remain one of the most common residential roofing materials.
Options can include different architectural and performance-oriented shingle systems depending on the home's design, project requirements, manufacturer specifications, and homeowner objectives.
Architectural shingles can provide enhanced dimensional appearance compared with basic three-tab products and are available in a wide range of styles and performance specifications.
They can be appropriate for many traditional Massachusetts homes.
For homeowners looking for a more distinctive appearance, premium asphalt products can replicate the look of materials such as slate or wood while using modern roofing technology.
Slate is a traditional roofing material found on many historic and high-end Massachusetts properties.
Slate roofing requires specialized consideration because the material itself, fastening methods, roof structure, flashing, detailing, and replacement materials all matter.
Historic properties may also involve additional municipal or preservation considerations.
Synthetic slate products can provide a slate-inspired appearance while potentially reducing some of the weight and installation considerations associated with natural slate.
Suitability depends on the specific product and property.
Metal roofing can be used for a variety of residential applications and may be available in standing-seam, panel, shingle-style, and other configurations.
Metal roofing requires careful attention to fastening, flashing, penetrations, transitions, drainage, and manufacturer installation requirements.
Standing-seam systems can provide a clean architectural appearance and are frequently considered for contemporary, modern, coastal, and high-end residential projects.
Wood roofing systems can provide a distinctive traditional appearance.
They require careful evaluation of material selection, detailing, ventilation, maintenance, fire considerations, and applicable code requirements.
Certain additions, porches, extensions, garages, multifamily properties, and architectural designs utilize flat or low-slope roof systems.
These roofs require specialized attention to drainage, membrane systems, seams, penetrations, flashing, and water management.
Depending on the application, low-slope roofing may involve membrane systems such as EPDM, TPO, PVC, or modified bitumen.
The appropriate system depends on the roof design, slope, structure, existing assembly, drainage, manufacturer requirements, and project specifications.
Detached garages, attached garages, and garage additions may require complete roof installation or replacement.
Porches, porticos, covered entries, and outdoor living spaces often require roofing systems that integrate with the primary structure.
When a home is expanded, the new roof must properly connect with the existing roof.
This can involve new framing, flashing, valleys, transitions, drainage, and structural considerations.
Dormers can dramatically change the appearance and functionality of a home while creating additional living space.
Because dormers intersect with the existing roof, proper flashing and water management are especially important.
Second-story additions, rear additions, side additions, family-room expansions, kitchen expansions, and other additions may require extensive roof construction.
BSB Construction Inc. can approach the roof as part of the complete addition rather than treating it as an isolated component.
Roofing projects for duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, and other residential properties can involve larger roof areas, multiple units, complicated penetrations, and additional coordination.
A roof leak does not always occur directly above the location where water becomes visible inside the home.
Water can travel through roof assemblies, framing, insulation, and other building components before appearing on an interior ceiling or wall.
That means placing a patch over the first visible problem may not solve the underlying issue.
BSB Construction Inc. can evaluate roofing problems from a construction perspective to help identify the source and determine whether the appropriate solution is a localized repair, component replacement, or larger roofing project.
Roof leaks can result from damaged roofing materials, failed flashing, penetrations, valleys, deteriorated sealants, damaged underlayment, or other conditions.
The first objective is to identify the likely source.
Individual damaged, missing, lifted, cracked, or deteriorated shingles may sometimes be replaced without replacing the entire roof.
Flashing is one of the most important components of a roofing system.
Repairs may involve flashing around:
Chimneys
Skylights
Roof-to-wall intersections
Valleys
Plumbing penetrations
Vents
Dormers
Roof edges
Other penetrations and transitions
The intersection between a chimney and roof is a common area requiring careful water-management detailing.
Repair work can include addressing deteriorated flashing, counterflashing, step flashing, or surrounding roofing materials.
Skylights can create potential leak points when flashing, seals, surrounding roofing materials, or installation details deteriorate.
Plumbing vents, exhaust vents, mechanical penetrations, and other roof penetrations must be properly integrated with the roofing system.
Valleys concentrate water flow and require careful installation and maintenance.
Damaged valley materials or surrounding roofing can contribute to leaks and moisture intrusion.
Damaged, displaced, or deteriorated ridge caps may allow water intrusion or create other roofing problems.
Roof edges are an important part of water management.
Damaged edge components can contribute to water intrusion and deterioration.
When shingles are removed, contractors may discover deteriorated, water-damaged, or structurally compromised roof sheathing.
Replacing damaged decking may be necessary before installing new roofing materials.
In more serious situations, water intrusion or other conditions can affect structural framing.
Roof framing repairs may involve rafters, trusses, framing members, or other structural components.
Structural work must be evaluated based on the specific property and project requirements.
A roofing system needs appropriate consideration of ventilation and moisture management.
Depending on the structure, improvements may include ridge ventilation, soffit ventilation, intake ventilation, exhaust ventilation, or other solutions.
Massachusetts winters can create conditions where ice dams contribute to water intrusion.
Roofing repairs may need to address both the immediate damage and contributing conditions involving insulation, ventilation, roof geometry, drainage, or other factors.
High winds and severe weather can damage shingles, flashing, roof edges, vents, gutters, and other components.
BSB Construction Inc. can evaluate visible construction damage and determine the scope of work necessary to restore the roof.
Heavy snow and ice can create additional stress on roofing components and may contribute to damage or moisture problems.
Roof leaks can lead to damaged sheathing, framing, insulation, ceilings, walls, and interior finishes.
The appropriate repair strategy depends on the extent and duration of the moisture intrusion.
When a roof is actively leaking or has sustained sudden damage, immediate temporary measures may be appropriate to reduce further exposure while a permanent repair strategy is developed.
In certain situations, a roof may be eligible for a roof-covering-over-existing-roof approach rather than complete removal. Whether this is appropriate depends on existing conditions, applicable requirements, manufacturer specifications, and project circumstances.
Roofing and drainage work often overlap.
Damaged or poorly functioning gutters, downspouts, flashing, and drainage components can contribute to water-management problems around the home.
Areas where a roof meets a wall require careful flashing and water-management details.
These areas can become vulnerable to leaks as materials age or previous work deteriorates.
Not every roofing problem requires a complete replacement.
Sometimes a targeted repair is the most appropriate solution.
Other times, continuing to repair an aging roof can become more expensive and less effective than replacing the roofing system.
BSB Construction Inc. can evaluate factors such as:
Age of the roof
Extent of deterioration
Number and location of leaks
Condition of the roof covering
Condition of the roof deck
Condition of flashing
Condition of structural components
History of previous repairs
Moisture intrusion
Ventilation
Roof geometry
Remaining service life
Planned renovations or additions
Overall property objectives
The objective is to develop a construction solution based on the actual condition of the property—not simply recommend the largest project.
Massachusetts homes experience four-season weather, including rain, snow, freezing temperatures, wind, ice, temperature swings, and periods of heavy precipitation.
That makes roofing quality particularly important.
Massachusetts currently operates under the 10th Edition of the State Building Code, 780 CMR. The code includes specific provisions addressing roof assemblies and roof structures, and Massachusetts also has energy-code requirements that can vary by municipality through the Base, Stretch, and Specialized Code framework.
A roofing project may therefore involve more than selecting a roofing material.
Depending on the project, consideration may need to be given to:
Building-code requirements
Roof assembly requirements
Structural conditions
Roof slope
Roof loads
Flashing
Weather protection
Ventilation
Insulation
Energy requirements
Manufacturer installation requirements
Existing building conditions
Local permitting
Municipal requirements
Historic-property considerations
Architectural requirements
Specialty trades
BSB Construction Inc. approaches each property individually.
BSB Construction Inc. serves homeowners throughout Suffolk County, including projects in and around:
From historic properties and classic Boston architecture to modern renovations, additions, multifamily properties, and new construction, roofing projects in Boston can require careful coordination with the existing building and local requirements.
Roofing projects can range from repairs and replacement to additions, renovations, and larger residential construction projects.
Coastal exposure, weather, aging housing stock, additions, and property renovations can all create unique roofing considerations.
Homes near the coast can face additional environmental exposure, making proper roofing, flashing, drainage, and exterior-envelope construction particularly important.
BSB Construction Inc. also works throughout Norfolk County, including:
Roof replacements, repairs, additions, renovations, multifamily projects, and residential construction.
Architecturally distinctive homes, renovations, additions, historic properties, and high-end residential projects.
Roof replacements, repairs, additions, renovations, and residential construction.
Traditional homes, renovations, additions, roof replacements, and structural roofing projects.
Custom homes, historic properties, additions, renovations, and high-end residential construction.
Large residential properties, additions, renovations, custom construction, and complete roof replacement projects.
Residential roof replacement, repair, renovation, and new construction.
Roof repairs, replacement, additions, renovations, and residential construction.
Residential roofing, renovations, additions, replacements, and storm-related repairs.
There are many contractors who can install roofing materials.
The difference is in how the project is evaluated, planned, managed, and executed.
With BSB Construction Inc., the conversation can go beyond:
“What shingles do you want?”
It can become:
“What does this property actually need?”
That distinction matters.
Brandon S. Broussard brings the perspective of a Massachusetts-licensed general contractor to residential construction projects.
That means roofing can be evaluated within the larger context of the building.
A roof replacement can uncover problems that were not visible from the ground.
A contractor needs to be prepared to evaluate what is discovered and determine the appropriate next step.
When your roofing project is part of a larger renovation, addition, dormer, attic conversion, or home improvement project, coordinating multiple construction components can become complicated.
BSB Construction Inc. can help provide a more coordinated construction approach.
A roof is connected to the structure beneath it.
If damaged sheathing, framing, moisture intrusion, or other structural conditions are discovered, the project may require more than simply replacing the exterior covering.
Every home is different.
The correct roofing solution for a historic home in Boston may be very different from the correct solution for a contemporary home in Needham, a coastal property in Winthrop, or a multifamily property in Quincy.
A successful roofing project should not feel like a mystery.
Homeowners should understand:
What is being recommended
Why it is being recommended
What the project includes
What materials are being considered
What existing conditions were identified
What may need to be repaired
What the project timeline involves
What decisions the homeowner needs to make
Roofing is one of those construction projects where details matter.
Flashing.
Transitions.
Penetrations.
Valleys.
Edges.
Ventilation.
Underlayment.
Roof decking.
Installation procedures.
The visible roof covering is only one part of the system.
We start by understanding the property, the current roofing condition, and what you are trying to accomplish.
The existing roof and accessible components are evaluated to help determine the likely scope of work.
If the issue can reasonably be addressed with a targeted repair, a full replacement may not be necessary.
If the roof is substantially deteriorated, replacement may make more sense.
The project scope can address the roofing materials, removal, decking, flashing, ventilation, structural repairs, drainage, penetrations, and other components applicable to the project.
Homeowners can evaluate roofing materials and system options based on appearance, performance objectives, property characteristics, budget, applicable requirements, and manufacturer specifications.
Where required, the project is coordinated around applicable Massachusetts and municipal requirements.
The project moves into construction with attention to the agreed scope, existing conditions, manufacturer requirements, and applicable building requirements.
The completed work is reviewed for the applicable project requirements, installation details, and overall completion.
The project concludes with a final review so the homeowner can understand what was completed and identify any remaining questions or items requiring attention.
BSB Construction Inc. can be a valuable construction resource for more than owner-occupied homeowners.
Roofing services may also be relevant for:
Real estate investors
Rental-property owners
Multifamily-property owners
Property managers
Buyers renovating recently purchased homes
Sellers preparing properties for market
Owners completing additions
Owners completing major renovations
Developers
Owners of older or historic properties
A roof can be one of the most important components to evaluate when purchasing, renovating, refinancing, selling, or developing a property.
This is where Brandon S. Broussard's broader professional background can provide an additional perspective.
As a professional involved in real estate, mortgage, insurance, and construction, Brandon understands that a construction decision can affect more than the construction project itself.
A roof replacement may influence:
Property condition
Marketability
Maintenance planning
Insurance considerations
Financing considerations
Renovation planning
Long-term ownership strategy
Future resale considerations
That doesn't mean every roofing project will produce a particular financial or insurance outcome.
It means the project can be evaluated with the understanding that your roof is part of a much larger property strategy.
Consider having your roof professionally evaluated if you notice:
Missing shingles
Cracked shingles
Curling or deteriorated shingles
Visible roof damage
Water stains on ceilings
Water stains on walls
Active leaks
Damaged flashing
Damaged chimney flashing
Skylight leaks
Damaged roof vents
Sagging areas
Visible roof-deck deterioration
Ice-dam damage
Storm damage
Recurring leaks
Excessive moss or organic growth
A roof approaching the end of its expected service life
Damage following a major weather event
A small roofing problem can sometimes become a much larger building problem if moisture is allowed to remain undetected.
Your roof is protecting everything underneath it.
If you suspect a leak, see visible damage, are considering a roof replacement, or are planning a larger renovation, the right time to evaluate the roofing system is before the problem becomes more expensive.
Brandon S. Broussard
Massachusetts-Licensed General Contractor
BSB Construction Inc.
Serving homeowners and property owners throughout Suffolk County and Norfolk County, Massachusetts, including Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop, Quincy, Brookline, Braintree, Dedham, Milton, Needham, Norwood, Randolph, Weymouth, and surrounding communities.
Whether you need:
A complete roof replacement
A new roof installation
A roof leak repaired
Storm damage repaired
Flashing replaced
Roof decking repaired
Structural roof work
A roof for a new addition
A dormer roof
A low-slope or flat roof
A historic-property roofing project
or a larger residential construction project involving the roof—
BSB Construction Inc. can help you evaluate the project, understand your options, and develop a construction strategy for your property.
Contact BSB Construction Inc. today to schedule a roofing consultation.
Roofing and construction projects are subject to applicable Massachusetts laws, regulations, building codes, manufacturer requirements, municipal requirements, zoning requirements, permit requirements, site conditions, plans, specifications, and contractual terms. The Massachusetts 10th Edition building code is currently in effect, and Massachusetts municipalities may have different applicable energy-code requirements, including Base, Stretch, or Specialized Code provisions.
The specific roofing system, materials, repairs, structural work, permits, inspections, engineering, architectural services, specialty trades, and other project requirements will depend on the individual property and scope of work. Additional licensed professionals or specialty contractors may be required depending on the project.
No statement on this page constitutes a guarantee of project cost, completion date, roof lifespan, energy savings, insurance coverage, property value, resale value, or investment return.
Existing conditions discovered during construction may require additional work. Final project scope, pricing, materials, warranties, and responsibilities should be established through a written agreement.
BSB Construction Inc. is a separate legal entity from any real estate, mortgage, insurance, HVAC, or other professional businesses with which Brandon S. Broussard may be affiliated or licensed. Services are subject to applicable licensing, regulatory, contractual, and professional requirements.
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