How are curtain walls adapted for coastal environments with high salt exposure?

Coastal environments such as Abu Dhabi, Doha and Manama pose elevated corrosion risks for building façades due to salt-laden air. Aluminum curtain walls are well-suited for these conditions when specified with marine-grade considerations: choose aluminum alloys with proven corrosion resistance, use anodized or enhanced powder-coat finishes, and protect fasteners with stainless steel or duplex materials to prevent galvanic corrosion. Sealant selection should favor formulations tested for UV, salt spray and thermal cycling. Design details like drip edges, ventilated cavities and sacrificial anodic elements help manage salt deposition and facilitate cleaning. Regular inspection and maintenance schedules tailored to the coastal environment ensure prolonged service life. With these precautions and quality-controlled fabrication, aluminum glass curtain walls provide resilient and low-maintenance façades for coastal Middle Eastern developments.