Energy & Climate · 7 min read
Salt air vs aluminium: why coastal Jamaica chooses uPVC
2026-07-01

Oxidation, gasket shrink, and corner leaks are common aluminium failures near the sea. Domuv uPVC is built for that climate.
What salt does to metal systems
Aluminium near the coast often shows white oxidation, stiff operators, and gaskets that shrink away from the frame. Steel stains walls with rust streaks that paint cannot hide for long.
Domuv uPVC does not rust. Stainless hardware and UV-stable frames keep openings serviceable when maintained with simple wipe-downs.
Total cost over a decade
First invoice is only part of the story. Paint cycles, gasket replacements, and early frame failure add up. Warranty-backed Domuv frames shift that cost curve toward longevity.