Found 2 blog entries tagged as hurricane straps.

Ono Island Home Building & Structural Resilience

What Is a Continuous Load Path—and Why Does It Matter on Ono Island?

How the roof, walls, floors and foundation are connected so a coastal home can act as one structure during high winds.

Ono Island Home Building and Construction Continuous Load Path

When I first walk through a beautiful Ono Island home, I notice the architecture much as any buyer might—the roofline, the quality of the light, the way the windows frame the palms and whether the rooms feel gracious rather than merely grand.

Then another part of my mind begins asking quieter questions. How is that roof attached to the walls? How do the upper walls connect to the floor system below? What carries those forces into the foundation? If the wind pulls upward on one side of the…

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Building a Home on the Gulf Coast: A Ground-Up Guide to the Full Process

I’m Meredith Folger Amon, and I’ve spent my career helping buyers and sellers understand what truly matters in coastal real estate. When new construction is done well, it yields timeless elegance and durability. When details are missed, the Gulf has a way of revealing it. For more Gulf Coast market and construction insights, visit www.searchthegulf.com.

Orange Beach Alabama Home Building

I work with a respected collective of quality homebuilders in Orange Beach, Ono Island, and across the Gulf Coast. If you would like builder recommendations for a new construction plan, a lot evaluation, or a renovation strategy, email me anytime at meredith@searchthegulf.com. I’m happy to connect you with…

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