Corroded copper supply lines and seized shut-off valves
Why it happens here
Saltwater intrusion in the air along Gulf Shore Boulevard accelerates corrosion on copper and brass. Valves that sit unused for months in seasonal units seize completely, so you cannot shut the water off in an emergency.
Our approach
We replace seized valves with quarter-turn brass valves rated for coastal exposure and inspect every accessible shut-off while we are on site. On repipes, we switch to PEX piping with brass fittings that hold up better in salt air.