Beach House Construction

Our lot in Jamaica Beach, TX

30' long 12x12 pressure treated pilings

First, they drill a hole for a piling

Then the piling is lowered into the hole

The forms are set for the slab. The top of the slab will be at 8 feet above sea level.

The workers construct scafolding from the remains of the concrete forms. This allows them to notch the pilings and run the stringers and joists.

First floor framing, as seen from the street.

The joists holding the first floor. This will be insulated and enclosed.

First floor framing, as seen from the beacj side of the house.

The storage area will be totally enclosed.

The view from the first floor. You can see a bit of the Gulf of Mexico between the houses. The second floor should have a great view of the Gulf.