Hurricane Strap & Tie Primer: Building in High Wind Zones
Residential Construction and Wind Loads
Building on the coast in high wind zones requires adhering to a more robust set of building codes. The standards have changed dramatically over the past twenty years. Important testing and […]
Coastal Design Element #1: Exposed Rafter Tails
What Makes a Beach House Look Like a Beach House?
Choosing a design for your coastal property presents the opportunity to explore home styles that are a bit more unique than the designs found in most […]
Ten Tips for Building on the Coast
Thinking about building on or near the coast? There are a few additional hoops to jump through that you’ll want to understand and consider as you are planning to build your beach house. Here are […]
The Inverted House Plan
Ruminations on Living at the Top
Here at Coastal Home Plans we offer up a good many home designs that feature what we call an “inverted floor plan.” Also called “Reverse Story” or “Upside Down” house […]
Beach Walk with Rosie
Enjoying the simple pleasures of living on the coast
The thought of walking with your girl on the beach should be enough to entice inlanders to bust a move to the coast. Think about it: a […]
Anchor Watch – Exterior Video
Check out this new 3-D video animation showing the exterior of the Anchor Watch beach house plan.
Coastal Driveways and Concrete Pavers
Understanding Your Local Codes and Why Concrete Pavers May Be Your Friend
Relief. After months of searching, you finally found the perfect seaside lot. You can see it now – a two story home with three […]
About Blueprints, Reprodicible Masters and AutoCAD Files
Coastal Home Plans offers house plans from 65+ different architects and designers each offering a variety of purchase options for their plans. To learn more about the options and to help you decide the best […]
