Sea Salt Corrosion in Hilltop Villas

Location: Esentepe Seafront & Mid-Slope Properties

Properties facing north toward the Mediterranean receive constant salt-laden wind exposure. Unlike urban areas inland, the airflow here is uninterrupted. There are no dense building blocks to buffer it.

The risk develops gradually. Metal balcony railings, exterior light fixtures, electrical junction boxes, and even vehicle components parked outdoors accumulate microscopic salt residue.

Seasonal pattern: late summer and early autumn, when humidity combines with residual heat, accelerating corrosion.

A typical scenario involves an exterior electrical socket used for garden lighting. After two or three seasons without inspection, corrosion affects contact points. During a damp evening, a short circuit occurs when decorative lighting is activated.

This is not a sudden event. It is cumulative exposure tied directly to open coastal positioning.