What Is the Cape Cod House Style? "The classic Cape Cod house style is a 1.5 story home with pitched roof that typically has a slope of 7 on 12," explains Treff LaFleche, principal architect at ...
Here are some hallmarks you may find in a Cape Cod-style home: A steep pitched roof to help keep off snow during New England winters. A large chimney at the heart of the home. Pane sash windows on ...