Top Tips for Maintaining Glass Balustrades in Kiama
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INTRODUCTION
The beautiful coastal area of Kiama is a 
great location for modern houses with 
glass balustrades. Apart from offering 
beautiful scenic views, these beautifully 
planned structures can complement the 
beauty of the property as well. 
Here are five top tips to help you maintain your glass balustrades in Kiama’s weather 
conditions.
REGULAR CLEANING TO REMOVE SALT AND DIRT PROTECT THE GLASS WITH A SEALING 
BUILDUP SOLUTION
One of the biggest challenges for To reduce the influence of salt and other 
homeowners in Kiama is dealing with the environmental elements, a glass sealing 
build-up of salt and dirt on glass balustrades. solution can offer an extra layer of 
Sea salt particles carried by the wind can protection. Sealants are Intended to 
settle on the glass surface, creating a hazy provide a barrier on the glass surface, 
appearance and potentially leading to making it difficult for salt, dust, and 
corrosion of the hardware. Therefore, regular moisture to stay in place. This not only 
cleaning is important to avoid dust makes cleaning easier but also extends 
accumulation and prevent the balustrades the life of your glass balustrades in 
from losing their beauty. Kiama. 
EXAMINE AND REPAIR METAL FITTINGS AND 
HARDWARE
Glass balustrades in Kiama typically come with 
stainless steel or aluminium fittings and 
hardware that secure the glass panels in place. 
Such materials are reasonable but often get 
corroded and tend to rust over time if they are 
constantly in a salty and moisture-laden 
DaOtm NosOphTe IreG. NORE THE SILICONE SEALS.
Silicone seals are also great for ensuring that 
your glass balustrades remain watertight and 
prevent any moisture from leaking between the 
glass panels and the metallic fittings. With time, 
however, the silicone may wear off due to the 
exposure to sunlight and rain in Kiama leading 
to cracks which can then result in a leaky 
balustrade. 
PROTECT AGAINST EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS
Kiama has its fair share of weather extremities 
at times, such as heavy rainfall or high-speed 
wind. These temperature fluctuations can 
exert a lot of pressure on your glass 
balustrades especially when such are fitted in 
places that are exposed, for example, 
balconies or terraces. To reduce the likelihood 
of such events, it is advised that they are well-
secured by a professional installer. 
CONCLUSION
To sum up, regular maintenance of glass 
balustrades in Kiama’s coastal climate is 
crucial to prevent salt buildup, corrosion, 
and weather-related damage. Regular 
cleaning, protective sealants, and inspection 
of metal hardware and silicone seals can 
ensure their pristine condition for years. 
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