This blog article describes the reasons why we chose a metal roof for our beach house project on Fripp Island. This article was written in Partnership with McElroy Metal, but all the opinions are my own. Last year, Jenni and I completed a major DIY screened-in porch addition to our main home. We selected a standing seam metal roof from McElroy Metal to complement the … [Read more...] about Enhancing Our Coastal Home With a Metal Roof—A Stunning Blend of Durability and Elegance
Building a Home
Building the Structural Foundation and Piers: the First Step in Building our Dream Beach House
Building a house at the beach is our dream come true. In my last blog, I talked about all the steps involved in finding, acquiring, researching, and bringing the right professionals together in the pre-construction phase of designing and building our home. On a side note, we chose Allen Patterson Builders of Beaufort, SC, a member of the Southern Living Custom Builder … [Read more...] about Building the Structural Foundation and Piers: the First Step in Building our Dream Beach House
Pre-construction Steps on Our New Custom Beach Home
It took us almost 18 months when Jenni and I announced we purchased our property on Fripp Island till the contractor moved the first load of dirt. Although it was an exciting period during the pre-construction phase, it could also be daunting at times. There were a lot of steps involved, and it was critical to do things in the right order to ensure everything went smoothly. Let … [Read more...] about Pre-construction Steps on Our New Custom Beach Home