by Alexa Ashton | Jun 25, 2020 | Coastal Architecture
I think it’s safe to say we’ve all been going a little stir crazy from the beginning of social distancing and being stuck at home. With the weather getting nicer and with the summer season just starting out, I know I’m itching to get some fresh air! In light of...
by Alexa Ashton | May 22, 2020 | Coastal Architecture
Alright! You’re well versed by now (if you’ve been keeping up with our coastal blogs!) on the ins and outs of renovating and building on the coast. We understand that if you find yourself in a V-Zone, your house is going to have to be elevated out of the ground. So...
by Sabrina Foulke | May 7, 2020 | Coastal Architecture
Short answer: of course! No one, or no organization is perfect, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Organization) is no exception. A lot of homeowners think that FEMA has mislabeled their property within a flood zone, and sometimes, they have! We have seen it happen...
by Sabrina Foulke | Apr 10, 2020 | Coastal Architecture
If you have been keeping up with our coastal blogs, you’re well versed in the challenges that come along with building and renovating on the coast. So, now, let’s dive in to see what happens in the real world. Often, clients come to us with what they think is a...
by Alexa Ashton | Mar 19, 2020 | Coastal Architecture
If you caught up with our last blog, you learned all about building and renovating in A-Zones. But what about all the folks whose property is in the V-Zone?! Don’t worry, we are here to break down the impacts of building and renovating in the V Flood Zones. DEFINING V...
by Alexa Ashton | Feb 27, 2020 | Coastal Architecture
So, you did your research by looking up your property on FEMA’s website and found you are in a Coastal AE Zone. Now what? Let’s dive in to see what impacts the AE and AE Coastal jurisdiction has on your building and renovating techniques. DEFINING AE / AE COASTAL...