Anti-Rust Guide for Green Point Homes

Rust on gates, window frames, balustrades and metalwork is one of the most persistent maintenance challenges for Green Point property owners. The Atlantic Seaboard salt air environment creates corrosive conditions that attack unprotected metal far faster than in inland Cape Town suburbs. Getting anti-rust treatment right is essential.

The Correct System

Never paint over rust. Remove all rust to clean bare metal mechanically. Apply zinc-phosphate rust-inhibiting primer. Apply hard enamel topcoat. For the most exposed positions on the oceanfront, two-pack epoxy primer provides superior protection. Inspect all metal surfaces every six months and touch up any chip or scratch immediately - in the Green Point salt air environment, a small chip left for one season becomes a significant rust problem.

Steel Windows in Older Properties

Many older Green Point properties have original steel window frames that need annual inspection and five-yearly full strip and re-prime. See our Green Point pricing guide for anti-rust treatment costs.

Green Point Painters includes anti-rust assessment with every property inspection. Get a free quote today.

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