Get to know how to protect your home from the sea

One of the greatest challenges of living on the coast is to ensure the conservation of appliances, furniture and structural parts of the home. Whether you are building a beach house or even planning to swap your damaged furniture, it is best to opt for products made with natural wood such as teak which is highly resistant to moisture and weather variations.

With regard to decoration and comfort, items made with natural fabrics, such as cotton, are also a great choice, because they fit better with salt than synthetic fabric. Other options are linen, reed, sisal and natural leather.

The locks, frames and metal parts of the outer areas are the ones that suffer most from the sea salt. In addition, moisture from the sea contributes to the appearance of stains on walls, floorings and furniture. To protect yourself, try to close the balcony and windows with glass, which will help keep the air from outside.

Nevertheless, an intelligent strategy in external environments is to replace metallic PVC frames with silicone seal. From the inside, always try to prioritize stainless metals, which are more resistant to moisture. At the time of choosing the flooring, the tip is to opt for natural wood, which is easy to clean and adapts better to the weather, not getting slippery like the porcelain floor.