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Coastal / Beach House

Updated Mar 25, 2026
Light colors, elevated construction, wrap porches, hurricane-rated, indoor-outdoor living.

Designed for coastal environments. Elevated on pilings/piers, hurricane-rated windows/doors, metal roof, fiber cement siding, outdoor showers, screen porches, cupolas, light airy interiors. Flood zone compliance per ASCE 24. $200-$500/sf.

TAGS
coastalbeach-househurricaneelevated
DETAILS
era
traditional-present
cost per sf
$200-$500
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