Good to know about Galvalume. I've always thought galvanized steel was the go-to, but honestly, it didn't last as long as I'd hoped at my uncle's beach house. Salt air is no joke... it ate right through the coating in spots after just a few years. Might have to look into aluminum-zinc alloys next time around—sounds like the extra cost could be worth it if it means fewer headaches down the road.
Galvalume's definitely a step up from galvanized, but even then, salt air is relentless. A few quick tips from experience:
- Consider aluminum roofing if budget allows—it's pricier but laughs off salt corrosion.
- If sticking with steel, regular rinsing with fresh water helps a ton (sounds weird, but it works).
- Also, watch out for scratches or dings during install—salt loves finding weak spots.
Learned the hard way after a storm shredded a client's coastal roof... salt air's no joke indeed.
Great tips—I second aluminum if it's doable budget-wise. Salt air is sneaky stuff... I've seen even stainless steel fittings get surface rust after just a year or two near the coast. One thing I've found helpful is using corrosion-resistant fasteners and hardware, like marine-grade stainless or coated screws, to keep weak spots minimal. But yeah, there's no beating regular maintenance and inspections when you're dealing with ocean air. Learned that lesson myself more than once, unfortunately.
"Salt air is sneaky stuff... I've seen even stainless steel fittings get surface rust after just a year or two near the coast."
Yeah, stainless isn't always as bulletproof as people think. I've worked on a few coastal roofs now, and honestly, even marine-grade hardware isn't foolproof—though it's definitely better than standard stuff. Regular checks and touch-ups really do make all the difference. Learned early on that being skeptical about "rust-proof" claims saves headaches later... but your advice is spot-on about maintenance. Can't argue there.
Couldn't agree more. When I moved into my place near the beach, I thought stainless meant zero worries—until I saw rust spots popping up everywhere. Turns out rinsing fittings regularly with fresh water helps slow it down... lesson learned the hard way.
