At Adkins Building & Construction, we utilize cutting-edge Dry Floodproofing Technology to protect your Florida home from the increasing threats of coastal flooding. This advanced method helps seal your home’s structure against water intrusion, using watertight barriers, flood-resistant materials, and specialized coatings that ensure long-lasting defense. Whether you’re elevating your property or building from the ground up, our coastal construction solutions are designed to keep your home safe, secure, and compliant with FEMA and Florida state standards.
Coastal Construction
Coastal Construction in West Florida
Building in coastal areas requires an elevated commitment to structural integrity, logistics and attention to detail. There are many aspects of building in a flood zone and/or a high velocity wind zone which have laws and regulations involved which simply don’t exist on non-waterfront or non-high velocity wind zone locations. Moreover, the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) may dictate where and how a waterfront structure may or may not be built. The CCCL also mandates state level involvement in the building permitting process rather than local city or county building department authorities and is more often than not more restrictive than regulations applied to other areas in the coastal building zone.
Logistical Challenges of Coastal Construction
When building in coastal geography there may also be a need for a higher degree of logistical effort to transport labor and materials to and from the job site. In certain instances, coastal communities have limited road access, or may be without access roads at all, and labor and materials must be transported by ferry or barge, in some cases utilizing a crane to load and unload material from the dock to the barge and then from the barge to the building site. Understandably, this creates added expense and requires an elevated logistical effort to ensure the transportation process is scheduled and completed as efficiently as possible.
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Why Choose Adkins for your Coastal Construction?
Can’t find your dream house on the market? We are an experienced custom home builder and will use our expertise to help design a space exactly as you envisioned. Our simple yet comprehensive process allows you to be part of developing your new build.
Commitment to Structural Integrity
We prioritize resilient, durable builds that withstand coastal conditions.
Adherence to CCCL Guidelines
All projects strictly follow the Coastal Construction Control Line regulations.
On-Time and On-Budget Service
We deliver projects within deadlines and budget—no surprises.
Compliance with Environmental Restrictions
Our methods respect and align with all environmental protection laws.
Coastal Construction Technology
Wet Vs Dry Floodproofing
Based on local regulations, your home’s location and build, your budget, and several other factors, our team can help you determine which floodproofing option is best for your property.
Dry Floodproofing
To prevent floodwaters from entering a dry floodproofed structure, it must be watertight below the flood level. To make the structure watertight, you need to seal the walls with impermeable membranes or waterproof coatings. You must also install watertight shields on openings and fitting measures to prevent sewer backup.
Wet Floodproofing
Wet floodproofing is a method that reduces flooding damage in three ways. First, it allows floodwaters to enter and exit structures to minimize structural damage. It also makes it possible to use flood-resistant materials and raise important utilities. Dry floodproofing, on the other hand, is the process of making a building waterproof or substantially impermeable against floodwaters to the required flood height.
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