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Latest in Storm & Coastal · May 31, 2026
Impact Windows vs Standard Windows Plus Hurricane Shutters
The two code-approved ways to protect glazed openings in coastal NC, compared on cost, convenience, security, and storm performance, ahead of hurricane season.
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May 28, 2026Storm & CoastalHurricane-Proofing Your Deck: A Coastal NC ChecklistHow coastal North Carolina decks fail in hurricanes and the specific connections, hardware, and pre-season checks that keep them attached.Storm & CoastalMay 26, 2026Storm & CoastalHurricane Season Home Prep: A Coastal NC ChecklistHurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, and Wilmington sits square in its path. Here's the home preparation checklist we run before every season — structural checks, documentation, and the fixes to make now.Storm & CoastalApril 14, 2026Storm & CoastalPrepping a Beach Rental for Season: An Owner's ChecklistBefore your first summer booking, your rental needs more than a deep clean. Our owner's checklist for Wilmington-area beach rentals: safety items, guest-proofing, exterior work, and the gate stuff.
April 7, 2026Storm & CoastalDeck Stain and Seal Schedule for Coastal NC HumidityHow often to stain and seal a wood deck in coastal North Carolina, when in the year to do it, and the prep steps that make the finish last.
March 21, 2026Storm & CoastalInterior Painting Prep in Coastal Humidity: Why Prep WinsWhy interior paint fails faster near the coast, the prep steps that prevent peeling and mildew, and how pros time painting around Wilmington humidity.
February 17, 2026Storm & CoastalFence Materials That Survive Salt Air on the NC CoastWood, vinyl, aluminum, and chain link compared for coastal North Carolina yards, by a contractor who has replaced fences that lost to the salt.Storm & CoastalNovember 4, 2025Storm & CoastalWinterizing a Beach House in NC (Yes, It's Worth Doing)North Carolina winters are mild, but coastal homes — especially ones that sit empty for weeks — still get bitten by hard freezes, wind, and moisture. Here's our practical winterization list.
October 28, 2025Storm & CoastalDeck Railing Options That Hold Up in Salt AirWood, aluminum, composite, cable, and glass deck railing compared by a coastal NC contractor who has replaced plenty of each.Storm & CoastalOctober 15, 2025Storm & CoastalSiding Options That Survive Salt Air in Coastal NCSalt air eats siding differently than inland weather ever will. Here is how fiber cement, vinyl, engineered wood, and traditional wood actually perform near the Carolina coast.Storm & CoastalSeptember 23, 2025Storm & CoastalSalt Air vs. Your House: The Maintenance Schedule That WorksSalt air quietly attacks fasteners, finishes, HVAC, and hardware on coastal NC homes. Here's the realistic maintenance schedule we recommend to Wilmington-area homeowners, by season.Storm & CoastalSeptember 10, 2025Storm & CoastalWater Damage Repair After a Storm: A Wilmington GuideWhat to do in the first 48 hours after storm water gets into your home, how repairs actually proceed, and the mistakes that turn a wet room into a mold problem.
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