ocean front house plans

Ocean front house plans

Ocean front house plans are designed with much more than a design that meets the owners criteria. Many codes and restrictions are placed on ocean front properties. In some regions wildlife is a great concern, and construction can only take place at certain times of the year

Building codes are strict on the beach due to high winds. Exterior doors and windows must be hurricane rated. This makes building on the beach a costly adventure; not to mention the cost of a beach front lot is relatively high by comparison to a lot anywhere else. This is why most of us are content to rent a summer cottage

Sewage is a big concern with coastal home designs. Protecting our waterways is all important, and building close to the water is risky in the event of a leak. Pipes are quickly corroded by the salt in the ground

Rising tide water makes building up on stilts a must with some sea faring designs