Being based in the seaside town of Emsworth, often our clients are located near the coast. Whilst the sea air is good for the spirit, it poses additional challenges for the maintenance of your property. Salt, wind, and humidity can have an adverse effect on your properties’ infrastructure, and your garage door is no exception. Without proper precautions, it’s especially vulnerable to corrosion, peeling, and weather damage. Fortunately, there are simple, long-lasting upgrades you can choose to keep it looking great and working perfectly for years to come.
What impact can coastal weather have on my garage door?
Coastal air carries a mix of salt, moisture, and particles that accelerate corrosion. If you’re located near the coast, your garage door is exposed to this at all times. Without appropriate protection, this can result in defects such as:
- Rust or bubbling on metal surfaces
- Peeling or flaking paint
- Warped or swollen materials
- Reduced lifespan and compromised performance
Our expert team will help you choose a garage door that meets all your needs, including those specific to your location. If you live by the coast, be sure to check out our previous blog post where we share our top garage door recommendations for coastal properties.
What upgrades could I make to better protect my garage door in a coastal location?
If you’re investing in a new garage door or looking to upgrade your existing one, consider enhancements that are specifically designed to resist coastal weather. Teckentrup provides one of the most effective solutions in the form of a coastal-grade paint upgrade to add an additional layer of protection to their CarTeck garage door range.
How does Teckentrup’s coastal paint upgrade work?
The team begins with adding an epoxy primer to the external face of the door panel’s first topcoat. This high-performance primer delivers excellent adhesion and is resistant to chemicals, humidity, and corrosion, without using zinc chromate. A second paint topcoat is then applied, sealing in long-term protection and durability. These same extra coatings are also applied to the door frame, ensuring full perimeter protection. You’re left with a beautiful, durable finish that’s built to withstand the harsh weather conditions that come with living by the coast.
What’s more – the upgraded finish comes with a three-year warranty against peeling and blistering* on the external face of the door and frame, for extra peace of mind.
Other ways to alleviate the impact of harsh coastal conditions
The other thing you can do to ensure longevity for your garage door when based in a coastal location is regular cleaning and maintenance, particularly after a weather event. Use a cloth soaked in light oil to clean lifting gears and other metal surfaces inside the garage to help protect from corrosion. Protective paint finishes can slow down corrosion on garage door parts, but routine cleaning is necessary regardless of where you’re located to enhance the durability of your door.
Investing in additional coastal-specific protection like the CarTeck coastal paint upgrade can help extend the life of your garage door and keep it looking good as new, no matter the weather. Get in touch with our team today for a tailored quote or to learn more about coastal protection for your property.
*Please note, the warranty excludes staining or bleed from hardware and normal colour fade.
