Navarre Beach restoration

[scooterbug44]

There's a reason they call them barrier islands.

Much as I'm concerned about owning near the beach in SoWal, I wouldn't dream of owning at Navarre Beach. Not for aesthetic reasons, because it will undoubtedly be eventually blown or washed away.

The oldtimers had it right, IMHO. Build a cheap concrete block house, furnish it with leftover junk. Withstands most storms, but if it gets destroyed, not a big deal.

As always, apoligies to owners of Navarre or Pensacola Beach property.

I looked at the picture and saw a sea oat covered hurricane speed bump. If it won't slow an SUV, what makes them think Mother Nature will even break stride?

 

[DuneLaker]

Yep. Even cinder block built in the wrong place won't hold up. And a seawall won't hold up to this. (picture of Hurricane Ivan approaching SoWal)

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[ASH]

Someone finally fixed up the one a couple houses down from that green one Kurt. Now the roof is attached to the wall again......for now.
These homes all torn up sitting on the beach have to give the tourists the creeps.
You can still go to the East end of Navarre Beach and see homes in pretty bad shape. Just a few months ago I recall one that still had a sand dune flowing right into the building.