September 24, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –

Friend Construction, a general contracting and building restoration enterprise operating out of central Vermont, has officially announced the expansion of its primary service operations as roofing contractors in Middlebury, VT. The operational update represents an expansion of the enterprise’s existing regional general contracting work directly into Addison County, adding dedicated trade personnel, specialized field equipment, and service vehicles to support residential and commercial roof replacements, scheduled preventive maintenance, and emergency structural repairs. The strategic growth plan allocates three full-time field crew positions based out of the local area, alongside dedicated utility service vehicles equipped to manage local service calls, emergency calls, and preliminary site assessments.

The operational expansion arrives as local property managers, municipal officials, and property owners prepare residential and commercial structures for seasonal winter weather shifts. According to public demographic data published in the Vermont Housing Needs Assessment by the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development, more than 65 percent of the state’s primary housing stock was constructed prior to 1975. To support ongoing physical building maintenance across both these older existing structures and newer regional developments, Friend Construction’s expanded Addison County service team will offer architectural asphalt shingle replacement, standing-seam metal roofing installation, single-ply membrane application for flat commercial roofs, and localized flashing repairs.

To support the expanded service footprint throughout the region, the firm is establishing direct material supply chain routing through regional building supply distributors located within Addison County. The company’s standard installation options include synthetic waterproof underlayments, continuous ridge ventilation systems, and self-adhered ice and water shields designed to limit moisture intrusion. Individual construction projects are planned and executed with the goal of conforming to applicable state energy code requirements, municipal building guidelines, and relevant manufacturer installation specifications for local wind uplift ratings and water resistance thresholds.

As part of its initial community outreach and service rollout in Addison County, Friend Construction has scheduled a public educational workshop focused on preventive property maintenance for area property owners and facility managers. The instructional session is set for November 15 at the Middlebury Recreation Center, located at 154 Creek Road in Middlebury. The public event will feature practical visual inspection guidance for home and business owners, methods for identifying early indicators of flashing fatigue or membrane degradation, and standard seasonal maintenance protocols intended to assist owners in preventing water intrusion ahead of heavy winter weather.

The firm is also establishing specific job-site waste management and material handling protocols for commercial and residential projects conducted under the new regional branch. Under these standard operating procedures, stripped asphalt shingles will be sorted and transported to designated regional recycling facilities where processing options exist, while discarded metal components from standing-seam installations will be collected and routed to scrap processing facilities where available. Furthermore, active project sites will utilize low-VOC sealants, cold-applied roof adhesives, and solvent-free compounds designed to align with state environmental regulations and safety standards.

The deployment of Friend Construction as active roofing contractors in Middlebury, VT, provides an additional option for property owners seeking trade contractors within Addison County. Beyond direct installation and structural repair services, the company plans to recruit two additional trade apprentices from regional technical career centers over the next twelve months to expand its internal workforce pipeline. The firm’s regional office is currently accepting local project inquiries, conducting initial site assessments, and issuing standard commercial and residential project estimates for the upcoming building season.

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For more information about Friend Construction, contact the company here:

Friend Construction
Friend Construction
(802) 453-2255
friend@friendconstructionvt.com

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