nj house lift

union beach, nj
1050 s.f.
in construction 2016

located in an ae flood zone, this single family bungalow was significantly damaged in hurricane sandy in 2012.  a state grant was awarded, allowing the owner to lift his house above the new fema flood elevation.  a new 8′-0″ garage and storage space was created under the house complete with (2) 10′-0″w garage doors and new windows, maximizing the amount of daylight.  the new upper floor is retrofitted to comply with new green building standards.