The maintenance of a property in tropical climates is very different from that in other climates, that is why it is important that, if you want to acquire an apartment near the beach, you consider the following tips for the maintenance of your house on the beach.
How to prevent property deterioration
Live steps from the beach and never have to worry about boredom again. Waking up every day in front of the Caribbean Sea is an incredible spectacle. However, this proximity has drawbacks such as the intense sun, sea salt and humidity that can deteriorate your apartment..
Check out the following tips that will help you prolong and maintain your property:
- - Make sure that the construction materials are adapted to the local weather. These materials must age well, that is, as time goes by, natural wear is not seen as a defect but as part of the charm of the place. Materials such as marble are so resistant and elegant that they should not be missing in your apartment.
- Wood is also an element that you can use in your beach house, one way to keep it in good condition is to oil it regularly, especially the floors of terraces and pools. In this way you protect it from mold and dirt, which will help you preserve its appearance for longer.
- When you don't have tenants, keep the furniture in the outdoor spaces. And use blinds that filter the sun to prevent discoloration of interior furniture.
- Keep air conditioning filters clean and replace them whenever necessary.
- Your smoke detector can save your life, so don't forget to check that it's working properly. Replace your battery every year.
- Take care of the plants or vegetation, although our suggestion is that you decorate with low-maintenance plants and very showy leaves, it is always necessary that you do not forget the periodic watering, pruning and cleaning of their leaves so that they always look healthy and bring life to your apartment.
- Avoid the proliferation of mold and fungus, being in an area with very high humidity levels, it is normal for mold and fungus to appear in areas such as bathrooms and terraces. You can prevent this with specific cleaning products to prevent its appearance
Pest control, being a warm humid area it is very easy for pests such as cockroaches to appear, this is very easy to control by scheduling fumigations every 3 to 6 months and maintaining a deep cleaning in areas such as the kitchen and gardens.
If your apartment is unoccupied for a long time: close everything but leave a small opening in one of your windows. This way you avoid the condensation of the temperature inside and therefore, the humidity, mold and fungus.
Before the hurricane season, check and make repairs if necessary on the roof and windows.
