Ok here’s a random question for you. In my part of Texas, when you go to the coast about 5 miles ( or several miles at least) before you get there the landscape changes to an almost desert feel. There are no trees, the grass is called salt grass and really isn’t grass at all. Some places are marshes with the tides constantly exchanging salt water and fresh water in and out. Any structures built within miles of the beach live a hard existence. Anything metal rusts, including nails, window frames, support clips, etc. the constant sea breeze and UV light wash out any painted colors, the sand being blown erodes concrete, stone, wood, etc.
Now bear in mind I’ve never been to any major seaside cities except San Fran. I really don’t consider Houston to be coastal, even if the ship channel is salty or brackish. How do other major cities that are right on the water compare? Do buildings and structures in NYC have issues with rusting and corrosion? What about other major cities like Boston or Philly? Obviously I know there isn’t sand like we have at the beach here but does the sea breeze blow inland or do the wind patterns keep the salt air away.
