Rethinking the Construction Process
“We’re using roughly thirty percent more material and significantly more fasteners than typical site-built homes,”
CHAD LUBKE
Seasafe Homes does not position itself as a modular builder in the traditional sense. Instead, the company defines its approach as a Two-Site Construction process—where the home is built simultaneously in two locations: the foundation and site work completed onsite, while the structure is constructed offsite in a controlled environment.
CHAD LUBKE & MIKE ZEHNDER | FOUNDERS
The goal is not just speed, but predictability.
Drawing from large-scale construction experience, the team streamlined design options into carefully curated plans that eliminate unnecessary delays while maintaining high-end finishes. “We listened to what people actually want instead of offering thousands of choices,” Chad explains. “That simplifies decisions for homeowners and removes inefficiencies that slow projects down.” Engineering for the Reality of Coastal Living Seasafe homes are engineered to withstand winds up to 180 miles per hour, significantly exceeding many local building requirements.
“It’s really about building in parallel instead of sequentially,” Mike explains. “That’s where the efficiency comes from.” Their homes are volumetric structures completed up to 90 percent offsite before arriving at elevated coastal foundations. “When these modules arrive, they already have drywall, tile, lighting, plumbing fixtures—even kitchen sinks installed,” Mike says.“We’re combining manufacturing precision with coastal engineering.”
That resilience begins below ground.
“It starts with deep piling foundations and reinforced concrete grade beams,” Chad says. “Once you elevate a home, wind forces become just as important as flood protection.”
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