Salt, Sand and Sun: The Triple Threat

Salt brings the moisture effect. Sand brings the sandpaper effect. Thesun’s heat and UV rays bring the sunburn effect. A triple threat indeed. Here’s how each of the three elements damage siding, roofing, and windows in different ways.

Siding Threats

Salt (and moisture)

• Fades vinyl
• Corrodes aluminum
• Stains fiber cement, masonry, and paint
• Swells and rots wood
• Rusts fasteners

Sand

• Scratches vinyl and aluminum
• Wears down paint
• Weakens wood and fiber cement
• Slowly erodes any exposed material

Sun

• Causes fading and discoloration
• Makes vinyl and wood brittle and prone to cracking
• Warps and melts vinyl

Roofing Threats

Salt

• Accelerates shingle deterioration and granule loss
• Increases brittleness and risk of cracking
• Rusts metal roofing, flashings, and vents

Sand

• Strips away granules
• Breaks down ridge vents, flashings, and exposed roof edges

Sun

• Dries out shingles and increases the risk of cracking
• Causes shingles to blister and crack
• Stresses the roof structure due to repeated expansion and contraction

Window Threats

Salt

• Forms a cloudy residue that can cause pitting and lead to cracks
• Corrodes metal frames and hardware so they get stuck
• Damages seals, which can lead to fogging

Sand

• Scratches glass and reduces clarity
• Damages screens
• Breaks down seals and weatherstripping

Sun

• Breaks down caulk and seals, causing leaks and fogging
• Warps frames

The Right Materials, Installed Correctly

Seashore Construction knows how to prevent premature repairs and protect your investment. Contact us to request a quote!