Florida & Coastal

BW Ben Wilder Owner, Alpha Sliding Doors & Windows Repair Quick Answer Salt air corrosion on sliding doors is driven by chloride ions that settle on metal surfaces and combine with humidity to attack rollers, hardware, and frame components. The accelerated corrosion zone extends about a mile inland from any major saltwater body. Coastal homes […]

BW Ben Wilder Owner, Alpha Sliding Doors & Windows Repair Quick Answer Florida HOA and condo sliding door repair has clear rules about who pays for what. Exterior frames, structural openings, and impact glazing are typically association responsibility. Interior hardware, rollers, locks, and weatherstripping are typically unit owner responsibility. Alpha carries general liability insurance and

BW Ben Wilder Owner, Alpha Sliding Doors & Windows Repair Quick Answer Florida sliding door rollers fail in 5 to 8 years on barrier islands and within a mile of saltwater, compared to 12 to 15 years inland. Salt aerosol, near-constant 75 to 85 percent humidity, and intense UV combine to corrode bearings and degrade