People buy nice houses in Southbourne and Sandbanks.
They fit brand new aluminium windows. Two years later, the frames look awful. The metal is ruined.
The Salt Attack
The Dorset coast is brutal on metal.
Salt sits in the air all year round. It lands straight on the window frames and stays there. Standard paint finishes cannot handle it.
The salt eats right through the top layer. The lovely anthracite grey powder coating starts to blister. It bubbles up and flakes off the aluminium. The frames look ten years old after just twenty-four months.
Rusting Handles
The hardware takes a massive beating too.
Standard metal handles rust completely brown on the coast. The hinges seize up solid. You end up having to force the window shut just to lock it.
The Marine Spec
Coastal houses need a specific upgrade.
We use marine-grade powder coating for properties near the beach. It is a much thicker layer of paint baked onto the aluminium in the factory. The salt cannot penetrate it. The grey finish stays completely flat and smooth.
Stainless Steel
The hardware has to match the frames.
We fit pure stainless steel handles and heavy-duty hinges. They do not rust. The metal stays clean. The locking mechanism stays perfectly smooth.
The Brutal Truth
Fitting standard inland windows on a coastal property is a waste of cash. They will corrode.
Come down to 78 Alma Road. We have the marine-grade colour swatches on the counter. Feel the difference in the powder coating thickness for yourself, or give us a call on 01202 533126.
