Looking after a house exposed to salt air
Salt exposure changes the interval more than it changes the method. Everything on the seaward side of an exposed property needs attention more often than the same surface a few miles inland.
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- Shorten the glass interval on a seaward frontage
- Watch the wind-facing wall, not just the shaded one
- Rinse metalwork whenever the glass is done
Glass and frames come first
Salt haze on glass builds within weeks on an exposed frontage. It also sits on frames, handles and any metalwork, which is where it does more than cosmetic damage over time.
Wind-driven rain on the seaward wall
Exposed walls get rain pushed into the surface rather than running down it. Render on a seaward elevation tends to stay wetter for longer, which suits growth even where the elevation gets plenty of sun.
Realistic intervals
A sheltered inland house might go years between wall treatments. On an exposed coastal frontage the same finish will want attention sooner, and glass considerably sooner. Planning around that is cheaper than reacting to it.
Common questions
- Do you cover coastal areas?
- Yes, within 20 miles of our PL3 base, which includes a lot of the South Devon and South East Cornwall coast.
- Does salt damage render?
- It contributes to weathering and keeps the surface damp. Keeping growth off it is the practical response.
- How often should coastal glass be done?
- More often than inland. Owners on exposed frontages generally settle on a shorter round.
Similar situations
Tell us how exposed the frontage is and we will suggest an interval rather than sell you a fixed plan.
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