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were designed to be elevated on stilts and pedestals. It’s our specialty, with innumerable coastal homes that have withstood the test of time from coastal Maine to the New Jersey shore and south through the Carolinas to the Florida Keys.
Unique Elevated Pedestal Foundations
for Mountain & Coastal Home Building
Pilings (also referred to as stilts or piers) may be the perfect solution for building or rebuilding after a hurricane like Sandy near the coast and in flood plains.
Their flexibility in height also makes them ideal for uneven terrain or where elevation is ndings. In some locations building codes will specify the height and type of piling or stilt foundations.
This is especially true in hurricane and severe weather zones like Florida, the Carolinas, New York and New Jersey, as well as in places like California and Hawaii, where sloping terrain, seismic activity and land slides must also be taken into account.
Coastal and Plain Piling & Stilt Homes Vary In and Type
This is a great example of hurricane proof two-story piling or stilt house design built in tnoramic views both levels. HERE to see more photos. |
In some areas it is common to install below-the-surface pilings, cap them at ground level and build reinforced poured or concrete block piers to support the above.In some areas it is to install below-the-surface pilings, cap them at ground level and build reinforced poured or concrete block piers to support the structure above. |
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Piling and stilt home heights typically range from a few feet above ground to as much as 10 to 20 feet or more in coastal, hurricane and flood plain areas. Some Topsider stilt houses have been designed on steel pilings that are more than 25 feet tall. Pilings may be constructed of wood, concrete, steel or even composite materials. And they are usually driven, augured or jetted into place.
Coastal and Flood Plain & Stilt Homes In Height and Type
The post and beam structure of this pedestal house quickly and easily on site. |
Floor, roof and wall panels are easily placed and attached to the structural timber frame. |
The completed post and beam pedestal house will withstand hurricanes and earthquakes. |
In some areas it is common to install below-the-surface pilings, cap them at ground level and build reinforced poured or c pilings, cap them at ground level and build reinforced poured or concrete block piers to support the structure above. Virtually any Topsider Home design can be Bis custom-designed to meet the needs of clients, their budgets, building sites and local building code requirements.
In some areas it is common to install below-the-surface pilings, cap them at ground level and build reinforced poured or c pilings, cap them at ground level and build reinforced poured or concrete block piers to support the structure above. Virtually any Topsider Home design can be Bis custom-designed to meet the needs of clients, their budgets, building sites and local building code requirements. 
Built on short piers (stilts), this pre-engineered and prefabricated was and easily assembled in its remote location in the Bahamas. Click HERE to view video. | 
This is a great example of hurricane proof two-story piling or stiltn built in the Florida Keys. It provides nearly 360 degree. Click HERE to see more photos.
Topsider's in-house design and technical staffs custom design each home and take the technical lead for permitting and approvals while our construction liaison department recruits potential builders and receives bids for local assembly and finish construction. Call us Toll Free at 800-941-9801 |
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