The Perfect Gulf Front Home – Tips From A Gulf Front Builder

The Perfect Gulf Front House – Tips From a Gulf Front Builder.

I enjoy working with gulf front buyers in Destin, Santa Rosa Beach and Hwy 30A Florida.  One of my best friends is a Gulf Front Builder and he has built multiple Gulf Front Homes in Destin and on Hwy 30A.  I had a great conversation with him about Destin Gulf Front home construction and I asked him to explain his idea of the perfect gulf front home.  I got some great information and thought I would share it in this blog.

The Perfect Gulf Front Home

1.  A House on Pilings was first choice.  He did say that a house on slab was fine in certain areas of high elevation and low erosion.  A seawall is a major plus for homes on slab.  If you are on pilings, your foundation is less likely to be compromised by erosion.

2. Impact Glass Windows are a definite plus.  high impact glass windows offer a serious sense of security for Destin and 30A Gulf Front Homes.  If impact glass windows are not an option, hurricane shutters can fill the gap.

3.  Raised Seam Metal Roofing is a great option.  Metal Roofs offer great protection and a nice look.  The second choice would be tile and the last would be shingles.   Tile is a good strong option but tiles can break.  Shingles are last on the list because people often loose shingles during hurricanes and tropical storms.

4.  Stucco Exterior – Stucco is a great option because behind stucco is concrete.  Of course, a better option may be concrete block or poured concrete but he felt stucco was a good affordable option.   

5.  Avoid Wood Whenever Possible – Wood really is a bad option if brick, stucco, hardi board,  or aluminum can be used.  He did suggest wood soffit because the vinyl is easily compromised.  Trex is another great product to use for decking, walkovers, etc.

6.  Fiberglass Doors  are durable and offer great protection.  Wood doors look great but will need to be re-stained or painted regularly.  Wood will also expand and contract.  Fiberlglass really is the best option.  If design is extremely important, a good compromose may be a wood front door but fiberglass on all of the other doors.

I would love to help you find the perfect Gulf Front Home!  Feel free to call or email with any questions.

Clayton Bonjean | Broker | President MBA

BrokerClayton@gmail.com

850.585.1284

www.MainsailRealtyCompany.com