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Exterior Advice From Licensed Professionals

Roofing • Siding • Windows • Home Protection

Welcome to the MasterCraft Blog — where we share practical insights to help homeowners make informed decisions about their exterior systems.

We believe educated clients make better decisions. That’s why we break down:

  • Roofing system options
  • Siding comparisons (fiber cement vs vinyl)
  • Energy-efficient window technology
  • Seasonal maintenance tips
  • How to prepare for New England winters
  • Signs your roof or siding may be failing
  • Product pros and cons
  • Return on investment considerations

No gimmicks.

No scare tactics.

Just straightforward guidance from professionals who’ve been doing this since 1986.

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Gray house with dark gray metal roof and black window frames. Roofing | MasterCraft Roofing, Siding & Windows | Serving Eastern MA, NH & Selected Areas of VT

The last roof you ever replace on your home!

By john obrien • June 24, 2021
Long lasting beautiful roofs that do not diminish with age
Three-pane window with white frame and grids on a light blue siding exterior wall. Energy Efficient | MasterCraft Roofing, Siding & Windows | Serving Eastern MA, NH & Selected Areas of VT

Three Important Reasons to Choose Energy Star Window Replacement

By john obrien • March 9, 2017
The one single home improvement that will provide home owners with the greatest benefit in energy savings and comfort is window replacement with efficient Energy Star rated windows.
Man installing window frame, indoors. He's using a tool, with a forest view outside. Room has teal trim and a small cabinet. Windows & Doors | MasterCraft Roofing, Siding & Windows | Serving Eastern MA, NH & Selected Areas of VT

Home Improvements that Make Sense in a Declining Real Estate Market

By john obrien • March 9, 2017
Your home has always been your very best investment – that is, until the 2008 market crash that left a glut of properties in foreclosure and caused real estate values to plummet.
Snowy scene with a stream, a stone bridge, and a yellow building with many windows, set amongst bare trees. Roof & Siding | MasterCraft Roofing, Siding & Windows | Serving Eastern MA, NH & Selected Areas of VT

Post Costly Damage to Your Roof, Siding, Home Interior and Health from Ice Dams

By john obrien • March 9, 2017
During the brutal winters in Boston Massachusetts, icicles along the eves of your home may lead to ice dams that can seriously damage the interior and exterior of your home.
Two-story wood-paneled house with snow on the roof. Icicles hang from the eaves; a small evergreen tree is in front.Ice Dam | MasterCraft Roofing, Siding & Windows | Serving Eastern MA, NH & Selected Areas of VT

Ice Dams: Possibly a Boston Homeowner’s Biggest Nightmare

By john obrien • March 9, 2017
Ice dams form when warm, moist air from your living area rises and collects in your attic and roof except in the eaves. Melted snow on the warmed roof freezes on the cold eaves forming an ice dam.
Dark shingled roof on a beige house with multiple dormers and black shutters. Roofing Repairs | MasterCraft Roofing, Siding & Windows | Serving Eastern MA, NH & Selected Areas of VT

When Considering Roofing Repairs or Roof Replacement in the Boston area…

By john obrien • March 9, 2017
Get first rate, quality roofing repairs or roof replacement services on time and within budget at your home by selecting a Boston roofing contractor based on these criteria: