Living near the beach is the reason many people move to the Sunshine Coast. But salt air, strong sun and storm winds are hard on a house. A coastal home that still looks sharp in 15 years is designed for those conditions from day one.
How close you are to the surf, and which way the wind blows, decides how hard the environment is on your home. We assess this at the start, because it changes the materials we specify.
Coastal blocks catch more wind. The structure, the roof tie-downs and the windows have to meet the site's wind rating, and big glass openings need to be engineered for it. Covered outdoor rooms and deep eaves protect doors and decks from driving rain and the afternoon sun.
Low-maintenance is a design decision. Fewer exposed timber surfaces that need oiling, roofs and gutters that are easy to clean, and outdoor showers and hose points near the entry all save hours every year.
The best coastal homes open up to the breeze. Cross-ventilation, louvres and shaded glazing keep the house comfortable with far less air-conditioning, which also fits our Green Smart approach to sustainable homes.
Thinking about a home near the water? Talk to us about your block. We build custom homes from Noosa to Buderim.