"As you build on the ocean, you have to pick products
that hold up to the salt air," Davitt says. "And you have
to understand that the rain comes sideways, not straight
down. You have high wind situations all of the time,
so your fashing details are critical. You have to really
understand the weather on the coastline."
Hurricane straps are required by code. Tey tie all of
the exterior walls together from the foundation on up
to the roof.
But the strict requirements of coastal construction do
not eliminate the ability to innovate creatively. Knowing
that water views and outdoor access were important as
was simultaneously providing a good defense against
harsh air and weather, Davitt designed a three-panel
sliding door with a large fxed window in the center.
Tere are four of these units across the main level of the
home and a ffth on the top foor in the master suite.
No manufacturer ofered the exact design that Davitt
sought, so his Andersen window supplier created them
as custom items.
A TRULY SPECIAL PROJECT
Davitt says this project is certainly in his top 10 most
satisfying projects. Te clients gave good direction and
their budget — approximately $1.8 million including
In the renovation, the kitchen, dining and living spaces were integrated. Locating
the range in the custom teak island allows the cook to interact with others in the
kitchen while entertaining. The see-through cabinet responds to the client's request
to see the wide-screen TV while preparing meals.
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