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Coastal Construction

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Close-up inspection of a stainless steel structural timber connector and matching stainless steel fasteners on an exterior coastal framing assembly.

Climate & Durability Published November 2026 18 min read

Corrosion-Resistant Materials for Coastal Construction: Galvanic Isolation, Flashings and Cut Edges

Technical specification guide to corrosion resistant materials coastal construction projects need, covering coastal building corrosion protection, galvanic corrosion copper aluminum rules, and coastal metal flashing selection.

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Climate & Durability Published October 2026 15 min read

Coastal Construction Products: ASTM C920 Sealants, AAMA 711 Flashing, and Type 316 Fasteners

Selecting coastal construction products requires ASTM C920 Class 50 STPE or silicone sealants, AAMA 711 Level 3 flashings, and Type 316 stainless fasteners to prevent leaks and corrosion rework.

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Contemporary metal-and-wood house designed for an exposed rocky Pacific coast

Climate & Durability Published September 2026 Updated October 2026 14 min read

Coastal Construction: Corrosion, Wind, Rain, and Maintenance

Map salt, rain, wind and flood exposure before selecting materials; verify connections and maintenance access before concealing work.

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