The builder has certainly complied with the client’s brief to enhance the facade and street appeal of this residence with a unique modern look. Being on the oceanfront there was a large emphasis on the need for the materials and construction methods used to be low maintenance and highly durable. To improve the look of the property and the design required the existing columns holding up the existing facade balcony on the first floor to be removed. In order for the existing concrete slab to become cantilevered, which was not in the original design, a PFC beam was installed to the side of the house to pick up the concrete balcony. The next challenge was to hide the PFC beam. With maintenance and longevity a primary objective, the builder elected to encase the beam in a vitrabond panel. The product was also used to encase a section of the balcony to give it a fleeting appearance.