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Rust from seaside locations

4/12/2019

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​Seaside living has many disadvantages, one being the rusting of steel items around the home. Staircase balustrades in particular, if steel, requires constant maintenance. Best practice is for hot dipped galvanising of all external rails, balustrades etc. Painting of red primed or mild steel that has not been hot dip galvanised as a finished manufactured product will undoubtedly rust.
Pre manufacturing of fully galvanised balustrade sections is common on higher end houses, but unfortunately more budget orientated houses are often produced cheaper. This results in the issues such as in the picture above. Total replacement is required, costing many thousands of dollars.
​Having been involved in the replacement of complete balustrades as a building work supervisor, I know first hand that each balustrade section can cost over $1,100. 
Each balustrade section requires measuring up, manufacturing, galvanising, powder coating then fitting. Most balconies have several pieces, so it's an expensive project.
If your'e looking at buying a coastal home and you notice a bit of rust, think of the consequences and expenses that may be involved. Or better yet, pay for an inspection from some one who knows what to look out for, so then you will know what you are really buying.
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