All About Home Construction

Why You Can’t Build a Beach House in the Mountains


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On this week’s episode of All About Home Construction, we dive into why a house designed for the coast just doesn’t work in the mountains. From snow loads to seismic zones, and from flood risks to frozen ground, the building codes and methods change dramatically based on location. We break down the key differences in roofing, materials, foundations, and inspections.

This discussion was inspired by Randy, who recently bid on a job using coastal plans that hadn’t been adapted for our mountain region. Don’t make the same mistake—tune in to learn why local knowledge and code compliance matter more than ever.

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All About Home ConstructionBy Terry Gunnell-Beck and Randy Blake

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