Marnie Oursler, a fifth-generation homebuilder and the founder of Marnie Custom Homes, has a knack for building gorgeous, multilevel homes on the water. With more than 15 years of professional experience, she knows how to bring homeowners' dreams to life.
Strong and Sustainable
Here, Marnie Oursler reveals her favorite weather-resistant materials.
"We are building in some of the harshest weather conditions: intense winds, hurricanes, salt and sand are hitting the house all the time," Marnie notes. "Selecting durable finishes is one of the most important aspects of building a beach house that will stand for generations. PVC is one of the most weather-resistant materials we use. It's easy to work with, and it holds up well against the harsh oceanfront weather conditions."
Marnie uses PVC and other weather-resistant materials to make her homes resilient:
• DECKING: "We used ipé decking on the rooftop and second-floor decks. This is our standard, because it's naturally resistant to rot, disperses heat so it won't burn your feet, requires minimal care, and looks great. There's no sealing required! Over time, the wood will turn to a sun-bleached silver color. As long as that aesthetic works for you, you won't have to seal the deck. On the ground floor deck (including the crab shack), we used cedar decking that can easily be hosed down."
• RAILING: "Our white exterior rails are made from a cellular PVC with aluminum running through the middle for added strength that will hold up over time. As you can see on the rooftop railing, we added decorative panels to provide an architectural detail," Marnie points out.
This story is from the August - September 2022 edition of Cottages and Bungalows.
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