H2OME
A peek into products designed to weather the coastal elements
All-Around Protection Protecting the exterior of your home against the harsh conditions found on the South Carolina coast is a difficult process. The durability of the siding you use when building your home must be a top priority. New processes have emerged that allow for a more efficient application of primer on siding. By treating the material before it even goes to the construction site, experts like those at Carolina Machine Finishing are able to run the lumber through machines that apply the paint to all six sides of the board. This equals greater UV protection for your home and a thicker, more even coating that looks better and lasts longer. For coastal living, especially, this process can save homeowners the hassle of repainting and re-siding. For More Information:
Carolina Machine Finishing | (843) 760-0029 | cmfprefinish.com
Light in the Dark, Calm in the Storm Lighting your beautiful coastal home after the sun goes down is a necessity. Getting an advanced outdoor lighting arrangement brings a lot of benefits to a house near the water. The first and most obvious benefit is the style; nothing looks better than a perfectly maintained house lit up for all to see with dramatic lighting. Another important benefit is safety, eliminating all the dark areas in your yard and around the house can dissuade wouldbe wrong-doers from breaking and entering or trespassing. For the home aluminum are ideal to prevent rusting and deterioration. For More Information:
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives | (843) 412-5874 | outdoorlights.com
Safe from the Sun The coast can be one of the most beautiful places to settle in Charleston. But that beauty comes with a price, and it’s not just the price of the home; it’s the toll the weather takes on the home and on the outdoor furniture purchased to decorate that home. For items like outdoor tables, coated aluminum is a great option because you don’t have to worry about water damage. For seating, Sunbrella fabric stands out among the rest because the material offers fantastic protection from the elements and is made with solution-dyed acrylics to prevent fading. Local company Palm Casual offers such furniture with a stellar warranty—for the life of the product, they will re-stuff the interior foam or filling. So with spring upon us, it might be time to consider a new patio set. For More Information:
Palm Casual | (843) 881-0041 | palmcasual.com
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CH+D • Spring 2014
Article by Joshua Blackie
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