Capes

The most basic of styles-yet so versatile-the Cape is a simple one-story structure with a gable roof. Vehicles may approach from the eave side for a more historic and low profile look or from the taller gable side which offers an advantage during snow falls. Small gable dormers placed on the front-or a full-length shed dormer-can be added to the rear. Each offers venues for windows allowing light on the second story as well as additional floor space.

Arlington Gary decided to paint the clapboards yellow and the trim white to match the house. Hemlock siding has proven a wise choice as they are nearly as clear and water resistant as cedar, but they are less costly. Most customers choose to face them rough side out to hold the stain, but occasionally exposing the smooth side if paint is used and a more finished look is preferred.

Mt. Holly Clients can directly enter into this new home office allowing Marji both privacy and professionalism for her business. The entry doubles as a mudroom and enclosed access to the 24' x 24' post and beam Raised Cape Garage. The vertically-sided barn blended well with the horizontal cedar clapboard home. Now there is plenty of room upstairs for personal storage and downstairs for Bill's tools and lawn equipment.

Killington In the upper front gable of this two car barn, Father Carr and Monsignor West had us install a stained glass window that had been recovered from an old church. Combined with two picture windows, post and beam framing, tall sidewalls, barn door light fixtures, extensive roof overhangs, steam vent, and contrasting trim, this 24' x 28' barn is indeed our most eclectic structure to date.

Woodstock Greg and Cory decided on a simple 24' x 20' two-car barn with sliders and woodshed off the rear on a 10-pitch roof, Pull-down stairs, upper level decking, windows in each upper gable for ventilation, and standing seam roofing completed this attractive structure. ANOTHER VIEW

Westmoreland, NH Set up with door configurations like the Vermont Barn but opting for lower 8' sidewalls, Richard and Virginia decided on a three-bay Cape with 12/12 pitch to match their new home. With a loft door in the upper gable, three sliders and a side door, entering and exiting their Cape Barn is easy.

Windham Built originally as a two-bay with clapboard siding and cedar-look shingles to match the house, this attractive cape was transformed into a four-bay. (Photo) GEB now has a large game room upstairs with the space afforded by the high 12/12 pitch roof and 52' length The pull-down stairs were removed and replaced with permanent stairs as the upper level will be accessed frequently.