The "Impermeable Coverage" Rule
On Sanibel, your property's "Developed Area" is strictly capped based on its ecological zone. This includes everything from your house and pool to your lanai and even standard pavers.
What counts as impermeable?
- Screen Enclosures & Lanais
- Concrete Pads & Decks
- Stairs & Walkways
- Standard Non-Permeable Pavers
The Strategy: We help homeowners maximize their outdoor living by utilizing lightweight, high-performance systems that often have a smaller footprint or can be integrated into existing structures to stay within coverage limits.
Hurricane Engineering Post-Ian
Rebuilding means more than just replacing. The state and city have updated building height adjustments and wind force requirements.
- Miami-Dade Rating: Our louvered roof systems are engineered to meet or exceed Miami-Dade standards—the strictest in the nation.
- Flood Elevation: New ordinances allow for taller structures to meet required flood elevations. We designpergolas that respect these height adjustments without looking "stacked."
Stilt Home Integration
Many Sanibel homes are elevated on stilts. Adding a heavy traditional structure to an elevated wooden deck is risky. Our aluminum systems are:
Lightweight Strength
Higher strength-to-weight ratio than wood or steel, perfect for cantilevered decks.
Non-Corrosive
Powder-coated aluminum withstands the Gulf's salt spray and high humidity.