File 08 / Journal
Field notes on structural work.
Written for the architects, GCs, and homeowners we work with on the OC coast. Cost ranges, code references, coastal-grade detail decisions — the questions we get asked, answered with numbers.
01 / FoundationMay 23, 2026· 8 minSlab on grade vs. post-tension foundation: which is right for your OC home?
Post-tension isn't always better. Here's how the two systems actually compare on OC lots.
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02 / FoundationMay 22, 2026· 6 minWhat does a post-tension foundation cost in Orange County?
The number on the bid depends on five things, and the soils report drives most of it.
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03 / Coastal OCMay 15, 2026· 7 minFoundation requirements for coastal homes in Newport Beach & Laguna
An inland foundation detail fails on the coast. Here's what we change, and why.
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04 / FramingMay 8, 2026· 5 minCustom home framing schedule — what to expect, week by week
Six to twelve weeks for a typical custom home. Here's where the time actually goes.
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