Keeping Your Palm Beach County Home in Premier Condition
For many people, relaxing on a tropical white sand beach is a dream vacation; for those of us who live in beautiful Palm Beach County, it’s a typical weekend. Living in South Florida has its perks, but for homeowners, it also has some unique responsibilities. The heat, humidity, hurricanes, and salty sea air can wreak havoc on your home. To keep your home safe and secure, it’s important to take some extra steps for its maintenance and care.
Keep Your Home Safe During a Hurricane
It’s essential to safeguard your home from the high winds and pounding rain of a hurricane. Hurricane impact windows are the gold-standard of protection. These windows are rigorously tested and rated for their strength to ensure that they will not shatter if they are hit during a hurricane.
Another area that deserves extra attention are your doors and garage doors. If they are not hurricane impact-rated, they could buckle during a hurricane, causing catastrophic damage to your home.
Hurricane windows and doors are available in a wide variety of sizes, styles, and finishes to match your home’s design.
Protect Your Home from Salt Air Corrosion
Similar to how salt water causes corrosion, so does salt air. The materials most vulnerable to corrosion from salt air include wood, metal, and paint. Whenever possible, all metals used in outdoor furniture, fixtures, railings, door handles, etc. should have stainless steel or marine grade alloy finishes.
A few times a year, inspect your home and outdoor living areas for any signs of rust or corrosion. Promptly repair any rusted or damaged areas to prevent it from spreading. This can help prevent major repair bills and maintain the beauty and structural integrity of your home.
HVAC systems are also at a high risk for corrosive damage and salt build-up. Make sure to schedule regular inspections to keep your unit in tip-top shape.
Keep Humidity Levels in Check
High humidity levels inside your home can lead to mold, mildew, and insect infestations. The optimal level of humidity is 40-60%, according to the National Library of Medicine[1]. You can measure a room’s humidity level with a device called a hygrometer, available at most home improvement stores. If your home has high humidity, consider installing a dehumidifier. Another option is installing exhaust fans in especially humid areas, such as the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room.
Taking the proper precautions for your coastal Florida home will help it maintain its beauty and value for years to come. If you would like to learn more about hurricane impact windows and doors, call or stop by CitiQuiet Windows and Doors on West Rogers Circle in Boca Raton.
Since 2012, CitiQuiet Windows and Doors has been engineering and installing high-quality impact windows, doors, and shutters for residential and commercial buildings throughout Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties.
Based in Boca Raton, CitiQuiet Windows and Doors offers a turnkey service to clients including initial design, engineering, permitting, installation and finish work. From elegant French doors to hurricane impact-resistant windows and sliding glass doors, CitiQuiet Windows and Doors has your solution.
At CitiQuiet Windows and Doors, we carry only the highest-quality products from the nation’s top manufacturers – and we stand behind everything we sell. For a free estimate, contact CitiQuiet Windows and Doors at 561-241-9463, visit us atcitiquiethurricanewindows.com, or stop by the showroom today at 6530 West Rogers Circle, Suite 29, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
[1] National Library of Medicine. Relative Humidity and Its Impact on the Immune System and Infections – PMC. Accessed October 30, 2025.