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Local Construction
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Asphalt Shingle Roofing - Repair - For BusinessAsphalt Shingle Roofing - Repair

Serving Metuchen, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"I recently had my roof replaced by Local Construction, and I could not be happier with the results. From the initial consultation to the final cleanup, the entire process was smooth and professional. The team was efficient, skilled, and completed the job in a timely manner. The new roof not only looks fantastic but has also significantly improved the insulation. I highly recommend this roofing company for anyone in need of a reliable and top-quality roof replacement service."
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Roofing questions, answered by experts

The roof pitch on a Cape Cod house is normally 8/12 or 10/12, meaning the roof rises 8 to 10 inches for every 12 inches of horizontal run. This is steeper than the now-standard 6/12 pitch, as Cape Cod homes were originally popular in northern states, where the steeper pitch helped snowfall slide readily off the roof.

DIY is not recommended, as slate requires specialized handling and proper underlayment installation for durability.

You can technically install a metal roof over asphalt shingles, but it isn’t a good idea. This is because you’re essentially creating a moisture barrier under the metal, which can easily—and often does—lead to significant mold damage. Removing an asphalt roof isn’t terribly expensive, and some roofing companies might cut you a serious labor and disposal discount if you add it to a new install.

Metal roofs last for between 50 and 70 years, and asphalt roofs last for between 20 and 25 years, with some lasting as long as 30 years. In most cases, you’ll get double the life or more out of a metal roof than you would from a shingle roof, which helps make the higher cost of a metal roof more manageable.

A gable roof with steep pitches covered in asphalt shingles or wood shakes is the most popular roof for Cape Cod homes. Asphalt shingles started gaining popularity in the early 1900s, so wood shake roofs, which were popular in the 1700s when Cape Cod homes were first built, are the traditional option. You can further modernize your Cape Cod home by raising the roof in the front, back, or both to add living space and change up the traditional single-gable roof with doghouse dormers.

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