Asphalt Shingle Roofing on Cape Cod, MA

How we approach asphalt shingle roofing on Cape Cod

A Cape Cod roof works harder than almost any roof in the country. It takes nor'easters from October to April, salt air all year, blazing summer sun and freeze-thaw cycles that lift shingles and open seams. Most roofs we replace on the Cape failed early because of one of three things: shingles installed with too few nails for a high-wind zone, no ice-and-water membrane at the eaves and valleys, or ventilation so poor the plywood rotted from underneath.

We fix all three on every job. Our roofing work starts with a full inspection of the decking, then a proper underlayment system, ice-and-water membrane where the code requires it and beyond where the exposure calls for it, and shingles fastened for the wind ratings the Cape actually sees. We pull the building permit, schedule the inspection, and leave you with a roof that is documented, warrantied by the manufacturer, and built for the next twenty years of Cape Cod weather.

Architectural asphalt shingles are the most common roof on Cape Cod for good reason: they are cost-effective, available in colors that suit traditional Cape and shingle-style homes, and modern versions carry wind ratings that handle coastal storms when they are installed correctly. The installation is what matters. We use the manufacturer's high-wind nailing pattern, starter strips at every eave and rake, and algae-resistant shingles on shaded or north-facing slopes so the roof does not streak black in a few seasons. Every asphalt roof we install is registered for the manufacturer's warranty.