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What is a Tidewater House style?

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Originally designed for the rigors of a coastal existence,

the tidewater house style can be found anywhere there is water, from the seashore to the riverside to the mountain lakeside. Often known to the world as beach houses or vacation homes, the adaptable tidewater homes are generally raised on supports or pilings, sometimes called stilts, protecting the home from high water and waves.

The tidewater house style generally comes with an expansive porch, which encircles the entire home, and a wide pitched roof that covers the beautiful wide porches. Generally made of wood, tidewater homes are made of wood, offering a warm, natural feel that brings the beauty of the outdoors inside. Although many tidewater house styles come with lower levels featuring family rooms and recreation areas, the typical tidewater house style maintains the primary living area on the top most level, offering additional protection from water damage in case of high water.


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