Building a Home Porches & Decks Design Dilemma

Best overhang width oceanfront home

last year

I am building an oceeanfront home, approximately 20 meters back and 5 meters above the waterline, California climate. I want to maximize views by having mostly glass across the front on two stories. I also want to pull it as close to the building line as possible while leaving some room for a patio on both levels. What is the minimum width for the overahang that I can get away to keep the glass cleaner? I expect it to be a constant issue, but trying to find ways to keep the maintenance down.

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Mark Bischak, Architect
last year
Engage a local architect that can evaluate your site to determine how wind conditions will effect a structure on your site. There is a lot more to wind than you think.
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Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
last year
Any site that close to the ocean must be worth quite a bit of money. I'd second the motion to get a great architect to design a wonderful home on your site.
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JAN MOYER
last year
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LOL...... A window cleaner should be your very last worry.

Window mass ratio to solid structure is a huge factor, your first consideration is that ratio, and the QUALITY of the windows with that considered..
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
I agree a good architect now bfore making any of these decisions . I have huge windows in a 1956 MCM ranch with a fabulous view but we have large overhangs too to control the sun both things needed to be considdered when my house was built and I love than someone took the time to design something worth keeping .