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How Can Salty Air Have Adverse Effects On Your Home

3/31/2023

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Reminiscing with our childhoods, weren't we all in love with beach houses? The idea of staying beside the beach and enjoying the sunsets is a dream for every homeowner. But what they need to know is how this beautiful-looking ocean has impacts on the property. 
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If you are considering moving out near a coastal region, you must hire a certified property inspector with experience checking coastal properties. 

LET'S UNDERSTAND HOW COASTAL REGION PROPERTIES ARE IMPACTED BY SALT IN THE ATMOSPHERE.  

We all know salt is suspended in the moisture near the beach areas. The salt in the atmosphere can result in corrosion — it can quickly penetrate the surrounding materials and settle there permanently once entered. Decay can affect the structural components of your property, business and other buildings. 

Salty atmosphere corrosion:  
Salt in the air can critically affect the structural integrity of your property. Studies have revealed that salt air can corrode metal up to 50 miles. 

The salt in the atmosphere expedites the normal rusting and damaging processes, which might lead to decaying the property's structures – if you won't able to maintain your property with preventive measures. 

Delignification of Wood: 
Have you ever noticed the furry material pulled off the wooden structures near the beaches? If yes, then you will be shocked to know that this is caused by salt settling on the surfaces near the beach. 

The salt penetration into wooden surfaces leads to the formation of fuzzy salt crystals o the lignin; part of the cell wall of the wood is called delignification. To maintain the health of your wooden surfaces, you can regularly splash water on the surfaces to wipe off the salt penetrating the wood. 

Salt Air Effects on The Electrical Components: 
The most common impact of salty air is the corrosion of metallic appliances on your property. The electrical components are covered mainly by metallic surfaces – when damaged due to corrosion can cause exposure of naked electrical wiring and dysfunctioning. In the best cases, the electronic device might not work; in other cases, it might lead to corrosion that can cause a fire. Getting your property checked by a property snagging company can save you from unwanted property damage and cause a fire.

Salt Deteriorating Walls Structural Integrity:
Salt in the atmosphere won't stop here. It might lead to impacting the walls of your property. It has a solid capability to penetrate the walls and degrade them slowly and gradually. Apart from this, the reinforcements used inside the concrete can make it porous and damage the metallic connectors inside the walls leading to structural damage. 

Effects on metals: 
The saltwater can also deteriorate the property's stainless steel and titanium components. Have you noticed that many decks have metallic portions that are wholly rusted even after being taken care of? But using suitable quality materials can prevent unwanted corrosion in your property. 

If you plan to buy a property near the beach, you can opt for vinyl doors and window frames. Vinyl is a robust component used to make beach homes, and it's worth the investment. 

For the furniture in your yard, you can use aluminium, plastic and composite materials; they are also good alternatives.

Exterior Home Care: 
To maintain the shelf life of your property and its components, you can perform annual pressure washes on the home's exteriors to eliminate salt corrosion. Living near the beach is a huge responsibility of caring for your dwelling. 

For regular maintenance, follow the tricks below: 

  • Utilize the proper sealant for wood furniture.
  • Make sure you use Rhino Sheild (a ceramic coating), which is formulated to create a protective shield against the salt and safeguard your property. 
  • Using Vinyl frames can be used for doors and window frames. 
  • Make limited usage of metallic resources.
  • Clean the property's interiors regularly (specifically those prone to corrosion).

Planning to buy a lavish dwelling near the coastal region – do not forget to apply for prior affordable home inspections. Also, remember the important points mentioned in the blog about salt air corrosion while buying the property. ​
1 Comment
Mia Evans link
4/19/2023 07:39:16 am

I totally agree when you said that stainless steel and titanium parts in our home can deteriorate because of saltwater. I probably have to hire a salt damp inspection service for the house I inherited in Adelaide which quite near to the coast. Since it is also old by now, it would be important to maintain its parts from the potential damage it can get when it comes to that issue, because it might be more expensive to repair than to prevent it.

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