8 Things to Consider Before Moving to the Beach

Many people dream about living near the beach, but they never consider some of the odd possibilities that attend beach life. Here are 8 common quirks about life near a beach that might come as a surprise. Some of the stranger aspects of life on the coast can be avoided by taking proper precautions, such as installing the right windows and doors for your home. CGI is the leading manufacturer of impact-resistant windows and doors.

Here are 8 aspects of living on the beach that the snow-bound might not consider:

  1. Falling Coconutsfalling-coconuts-sign

It might seem cartoonish that falling coconuts could become a problem, but these fruits can impact whatever is beneath them with a force of up to 1 metric ton. It is best to stay out from underneath coconut palms if possible.

  1. Unusual Things that Wash Up

Objects that end up in the ocean are often tumbled about then returned to shores hundreds of miles away. Gaming systems, messages in bottles, and broken pieces of destroyed spaceships are just a handful of things people have come across on shores.

  1. Noticing Trash

While you respect the beach as your home, others may not. Sadly, beach visitors may leave behind their trash and fail to recycle after beach visits.

  1. Changes in Wardrobe

If you live on the beach for long enough, your closet might start to show it. Many people who live on the beach suddenly realize that most of their clothing is beachwear.

  1. Sunburns

It is easy to overlook the threat of sunburn when you’re stuck in cold weather imagining how good the warmth of the sun feels. However, the UV radiation that causes sunburns is very hazardous, and those who live on the beach need to take extra steps to protect themselves from constant sun exposure.

  1. Never Needing the A/C

Like most modern buildings, beach homes usually come equipped with air conditioning. But, those who live on the beach may come to realize they rarely turn on their A/C units due to mild coastal weather. They can just open their CGI windows and feel the breeze. Also fortunately, when temperatures drop, energy-efficient CGI windows and doors can help those who live on the beach to save money on heating their homes.

  1. Hurricanes and Tropical Storms

Casual visitors and vacationers might never see the destructive side of beach life. Hurricanes and tropical storms pose a huge threat to the safety and finances of people who live on the beach year-round. Impact-resistant windows and doors, like the ones CGI manufactures, are a necessary part of keeping homes safe when storms hit. CGI leads the impact-resistant window and door industry by producing products with higher impact thresholds than those made by other brands.

  1. Respect for the Ocean’s Power

When you have seen the ocean not only in calm weather, but also during rough storms, you know the ocean deserves great respect.

People want to live by the beach, but might not consider the weird aspects of living there. Getting your house equipped properly can ensure that living on the beach remains your favorite past-time.

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