We recently broke ground on a 10,000 square foot custom oceanfront home in Ocean County, New Jersey. We have been building in Seaside Park for years and expect their land values to go up exponentially now because of the dune works that protected many homes from Hurricane Sandy. Check out the videos below to get an educational behind the scenes look at how we execute complex construction processes that go into building a high end custom home with impeccable workmanship, project management and builder professionalism of the highest order.
1. Installing Structural Pilings
The first step is to install the structural pilings properly. Structural pilings are used for deep foundations, a type of foundation distinguished from shallow foundations by the depth they are embedded into the ground. Deep foundations are needed for beach homes because of the poor soil at shallow depths.
More importantly, as is evidence by Hurricane Sandy, any beach home constructed in a FEMA designated “V” zone must have pilings embedded 10 feet below (-10) below flood elevation 0. The purpose is to maintain structural integrity of the residence in the event of a severe scour event such as a hurricane.
2. Footing Work
We finished installing the 151 pilings and are ready to begin footing work and construct our grade beams. A grade beam footing is a continuous reinforced-concrete member used to support loads with minimal bending. Grade beams are capable of spanning across non-load bearing areas, and are commonly supported by soil or pilings.
3. Formwork
The masons started creating the forms (the rectangular walled ditches). It is critical to set the forms at the right elevations based on the finished floor height. The position of the forms also needs to be set correctly according to the house layout.
4. Rebar
Rebar work reinforces the footings and grade beams. Concrete is extremely strong in compression, however, these steel bars are needed to compensate for concrete’s lack of strength in tension. This reinforced masonry allows the home to successfully carry the stress load.
5. Pouring Concrete
Our pump truck and concrete have arrived at the job site. We are going to fill up about 300 yards of 4,000 lb concrete, filling up the grade beams and footings. You will notice the hose; when pouring concrete, controlling the flow of concrete from the pump truck is key.
Now you have a basic understanding of the first 5 steps that go into getting a new home off the ground at the Jersey Shore. If you are considering building a custom home, make sure you choose the right building professional. There are many questions that you should get answers to before choosing the right professional. For example, did the contractor provide a detailed proposal and carefully explain what items are included for the construction of the project? Is the contractor’s specific service and warranty program carefully enumerated in their proposal? For more questions, see our 15 Questions To Ask Yourself When Choosing A Custom Builder. Monetti Custom Homes was founded on the principals of fine craftsmanship, superior service, builder professionalism, and attention to detail. We instill in each project the pride and responsibility of the family’s legacy of quality home construction.
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