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Grand Isle real estate/building
Posted on 4/13/15 at 7:09 pm
Posted on 4/13/15 at 7:09 pm
Has anyone built a camp in Grand Isle? We are looking to drive pilings and was wondering if a modular building would be a better be opposed to new construction? Has anyone went with a modular?
I figure the pilings will be 1/3 of the construction cost and a modular would be the way to go for a not-so-fancy fishing camp. Any input would be great. Thanks.
I figure the pilings will be 1/3 of the construction cost and a modular would be the way to go for a not-so-fancy fishing camp. Any input would be great. Thanks.
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Posted on 4/13/15 at 7:11 pm to PaBon
If I was going to put something up, I would want to build it myself, that way I would add at the hurricane straps and screws needed to keep it around after the next hurricane...
Posted on 4/13/15 at 7:15 pm to wickowick
Wick- Absolutely, but we could still strap the structure down after it has been placed on the pilings via crane? Correct?
Posted on 4/13/15 at 7:28 pm to PaBon
How is the roof framing attached to the walls? How are the walls attached to the floor joist? Insurance will be a real bitch, probably better to self insure. Self insure means doing it right the first time. You might be able to get than in a modlar building, 
but it will cost you.
but it will cost you. Posted on 4/13/15 at 7:33 pm to PaBon
I've always said if I built a camp down there I'd do it one of two ways, build a brick shite house that will withstand anything, or go super cheap and if it gets destroyed/it gets destroyed.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 8:55 pm to TJG210
You probably already know this, but they've really tightened up on the construction codes down there. You may want to consult the regs/reqs before you proceeded ( if you haven't already). An acquaintance of mine built his own camp within the last 5 years and he was shocked by what was required of new construction. Just sayin.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 9:55 pm to tigerinthebueche
Like he said^^
I would check with the parish permit office before you do anything. The construction standards have completely changed in the last couple years. I've done several camps on the island and with everyone seems like FEMA was getting more and more involved with the code in forcemeat. I did the lighthouse in Fourchon, the one you see coming off the hwy 1 bridge and had to fight the parish and FEMA for months just to allow the owner to build it. Had to design breakaway walls, heavy timber bracing and other over the top B.S. FEMA regs. I would check before you spend some coin on something what's going to be a headache to insure.
Good luck.
I would check with the parish permit office before you do anything. The construction standards have completely changed in the last couple years. I've done several camps on the island and with everyone seems like FEMA was getting more and more involved with the code in forcemeat. I did the lighthouse in Fourchon, the one you see coming off the hwy 1 bridge and had to fight the parish and FEMA for months just to allow the owner to build it. Had to design breakaway walls, heavy timber bracing and other over the top B.S. FEMA regs. I would check before you spend some coin on something what's going to be a headache to insure.
Good luck.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 10:08 pm to 4WHLN
I just designed a camp for a guy... it's basically a metal building with a 20' eave height. The 1st story open and 2nd story is living area.
BTW...There's nothing over the top about designing for a location that stands a good chance of seeing a Cat 5 hurricane one day.
BTW...There's nothing over the top about designing for a location that stands a good chance of seeing a Cat 5 hurricane one day.
Posted on 4/13/15 at 10:32 pm to BoostAddict
boost- Is it in South La or along the gulf coast? What was his square footage, if you don't mind me asking?
Thanks for input everyone - All is welcome.
Thanks for input everyone - All is welcome.
Posted on 4/14/15 at 4:13 am to PaBon
Last time I was there in October, there were a lot of camps for sale. Dunno, might be a better way to go.
Posted on 4/14/15 at 8:15 am to GonePecan
We almost picked one up a couple years ago and we held off. If I had to build, I'd feel much better if I built a POS and it blew away than dropping some real cash on one and my A$$hole tighting everytime there was a hurricane.
Posted on 4/14/15 at 8:45 am to sonoma8
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if I built a POS and it blew away than dropping some real cash on one and my A$$hole tighting everytime there was a hurricane.
Some brothers I know inherited a place in GI when their dad passed away. The old place was termite infested, got seriously damaged in Rita, so they tore the old place down, bought a used house trailer.
The attitude they have is if it gets destroyed, they'll each ante up a few thousand and buy another trailer. When a storm threatens they are more worried about their dock/gazebo getting damaged.
This post was edited on 4/14/15 at 8:46 am
Posted on 4/14/15 at 9:04 am to PaBon
It's in Grand Isle. 40'x50'
Posted on 4/14/15 at 3:50 pm to BoostAddict
Boost- Are you an architect? If so, care to draw us up a rendering/plans if you have time?
Posted on 4/14/15 at 5:06 pm to PaBon
The biggest obstacle will be overcoming shear forces. We tried to use some Simpson strong frames for a job on the coast near Biloxi and none of the options had the strength required because we were designing for 160 mph.
Posted on 4/14/15 at 6:49 pm to PaBon
Don't think they will allow that on the island
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