"Stainless steel flashing might be worth considering too. It's pricier than aluminum but cheaper than copper..."
Good call on stainless steel—I've seen it hold up surprisingly well near the coast. Aluminum can be a gamble, even the marine-grade stuff. Had a client once whose aluminum flashing looked like Swiss cheese after just a few years... salt air is no joke. Stainless steel might cost a bit more upfront, but honestly, saving yourself from early replacements and headaches makes it worth every penny.
Yeah, stainless steel definitely holds up better. Ever seen galvanized steel near the ocean? Had a job once where the homeowner insisted on it, and within two years it was rust city... lesson learned the hard way, I guess.
Yeah, galvanized steel near saltwater is asking for trouble. Had a similar experience managing a beachfront property a few years back. Owner went with galvanized gutters to save a few bucks, and within a year, they looked like they'd been salvaged from a shipwreck. Stainless steel definitely costs more upfront, but seeing how quickly salt air chews through cheaper metals... makes you wonder if the savings are ever really worth it. Live and learn, right?
Had a similar issue myself a while back—owner insisted galvanized flashing was "good enough" for a coastal rental. Within months, it was rust city. Ended up replacing everything with stainless steel anyway, and the labor costs doubled because we had to redo the work. Sometimes the upfront savings just aren't worth the headache later on. But hey, hindsight's always 20/20, right? At least now we both know better...
"Sometimes the upfront savings just aren't worth the headache later on."
Couldn't agree more. Had a tenant once who complained about rust stains dripping down onto their patio furniture—turned out the builder had skimped on fasteners. Replaced them all with marine-grade stainless, problem solved. Curious though, anyone tried aluminum flashing in coastal areas? I've heard mixed reviews...
