Inspect Coastal Fasteners and Anchors for Corrosion
Why it matters
Salt spray corrodes steel fasteners 3x faster than inland; a failed roof strap or railing can fail catastrophically during a storm, causing injury or death.
Stop forgetting to do this.
Hearth generates a personalized maintenance schedule so you never miss another inspect coastal fasteners and anchors for corrosion.
How to do it
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Visually inspect all exposed fasteners and brackets on roof, deck, railings, and exterior mounted equipment.
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Look for orange/brown rust staining, pitting, or green oxidation on bolts and plates.
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Use a wire brush or steel wool to remove light surface rust; apply a rust-preventative spray.
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For heavily corroded fasteners (deep pitting, loose bolts), mark with bright tape and plan replacement.
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Replace corroded fasteners with stainless-steel grade-8 bolts, washers, and lock-washers.
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Document replacements with photos and date for warranty and insurance claims.