Coastal construction and renovation on Folly — elevated, storm-detailed and built for a genuinely harsh environment.
Folly asks more of a building than anywhere else we work, and we like it for that. Salt air, wind-driven rain, flood elevation requirements and a short window between storm seasons all shape how a house gets detailed — and materials that perform perfectly ten miles inland simply don’t last here.
We specify stainless and coated fasteners, corrosion-resistant hardware, and assemblies designed to dry out rather than trap moisture. It costs more up front and considerably less over the life of the building.
Every market has its own constraints. These are the ones that shape budget and schedule here.
Base flood elevation and freeboard drive the design from the very first sketch, not as a later adjustment.
Fasteners, hardware, HVAC and finishes selected for salt exposure — the single biggest driver of longevity here.
Framing and dry-in scheduled with hurricane season in mind so the structure is closed up before it matters.
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