Origin: New England, USA, with roots in the 17th century and revived in the 20th.
The Cape Cod is a compact New England house with a steep gable roof, a central chimney, timber cladding and a front door centred on the facade. It is usually one and a half storeys, with small dormer windows and a symmetrical, instantly recognisable shape. The type has roots in the 17th century and was strongly revived in the 20th.
In Vietnam it suits small garden homes and seaside homestays thanks to its friendly look. A steep roof sheds rain fast, which fits the humid coastal regions climate; use fibre cement or wood-plastic cladding to resist damp, mould and termites. Near the coast avoid ordinary steel bolts and choose stainless fittings against salt air, and anchor the roof firmly against storms.
