Direct-harbour-exposure cottages, baches and architect-designed homes. Always full coastal spec — salt-rated paint, zinc primer on steel.
Eastbourne, Days Bay and Muritai sit on the eastern harbour with direct salt-loaded southerly exposure. We spec the coastal system on every job in this area as standard — Resene X-200 or Dulux Weathershield Maxx, fresh-water rinse after water-blast, zinc-rich primer on all steel fittings.
Manufacturer warranties typically cap at 10 years for coastal applications versus 12-15 inland. The premium product is well worth it across the warranty period. We also recommend stainless replacements for badly rusted brackets and fixings — a small upfront cost for a 40-year horizon.