Hybrid Roof Replacement in Pembroke, NH with Owens Corning Peppercorn Shingles, EPDM Rubber Roofing

Project Overview

Compass Exteriors recently completed a hybrid roof replacement in Pembroke, NH, combining Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration shingles in Peppercorn with an EPDM rubber roofing system on the low-slope sections, a new gazebo roof, and a black metal ice belt along the eaves. This project addressed multiple roofing systems on the same property while delivering a cohesive finished exterior built for long-term performance in New Hampshire weather. Hybrid roof replacements like this one are common on New England homes where additions, sunrooms, covered porches, and outbuildings create multiple roof pitches and drainage conditions on the same property.

Using a single roofing material across all sections of a home with varying pitch is not the right approach. Compass Exteriors matched each section of this Pembroke property with the roofing system best suited for its pitch, drainage, and exposure conditions. The primary steep-slope sections of the roof received Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration architectural shingles in Peppercorn, a deep charcoal tone with subtle dimensional variation that works well with traditional New England home styles. Duration shingles are a strong choice for Pembroke and Merrimack Valley homeowners who want a premium asphalt product with enhanced wind resistance and a long manufacturer warranty. The low-slope sections required a completely different roofing system. For these areas, Compass Exteriors installed a new EPDM rubber roof. EPDM remains one of the most reliable flat and low-slope roofing materials available for New Hampshire homes because of its flexibility through freeze-thaw cycles, resistance to UV degradation, and long service life. Attempting to install asphalt shingles on low-slope areas leads to premature leaks and system failure. Installing EPDM on those sections gives the homeowner a watertight solution engineered for those drainage conditions. The gazebo roof on the property was also replaced as part of this project. Outbuildings and covered structures often get overlooked during a primary roof replacement, but addressing the gazebo at the same time allowed the entire roofline to be updated consistently and eliminated a separate future project for the homeowner. A black metal ice belt was installed along the eaves. Ice belts are a practical upgrade for New Hampshire homes that experience ice dam formation in winter. Ice dams occur when heat escaping from the living space warms the roof deck above the eave line, melting snow that then refreezes at the cold overhang. Water backing up behind ice dams can work under shingles and cause interior water damage. A metal ice belt creates a slick, impermeable surface at the eave that allows ice to slide off rather than accumulate, significantly reducing the risk of ice dam damage on homes like this one in Pembroke. Compass Exteriors provides hybrid roofing, EPDM rubber roofing, asphalt shingle replacement, and exterior renovation services throughout Pembroke, NH and the surrounding Merrimack Valley towns including Concord, Hooksett, Allenstown, and Suncook. For homeowners in Pembroke searching for roofing contractors, hybrid roof replacement, EPDM rubber roofing, or Owens Corning Peppercorn shingles, this project shows the workmanship and complete approach you can expect.