January 9, 2023
Do you wake up looking at the turquoise sea that stretches out to the horizon with a pleasant breeze caressing your windows? It is surreal for sure, but what comes along is the maintenance concerns of fixtures - fans and lighting installed outdoors especially.
High humidity and denser salt content in the air in coastal areas (than around other water bodies) can damage your standard fans over time. A chemical reaction reverberates when a metal comes in contact with salt water. The response includes ions from the metal being transferred into the water, resulting in the metal corroding or rusting. Therefore, it is imperative to pick fixtures that are crafted with materials resistant to saltwater damage to constrain pricey repairs and downtime - Marine-Grade Fans