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How close is too close to the ocean before the salt air takes its toll? On the Gold Coast, even homes several streets inland feel the bite of a sea breeze. The question is how do you protect your property from something as invisible and inevitable as coastal air?

Concrete looks solid and indestructible, but it’s a porous material and not a single block of stone. That smooth finish you see on top is a thin, protective “skin” (or surface paste) that keeps the rest of the slab safe.

A technician climbs onto the roof on a cool morning, gear in hand. From the ground, the panels look fine. But up close, it’s a different story: a thin film of dust, bird and bat droppings, algae, lichen and leaf debris, all silently eating away at efficiency.

Weekend DIY projects feel like the perfect way to get things done around the home, but for one Brisbane tradie, a quick job turned into a life-changing accident.

Cleaning the outside of your home is never easy or fun, so it’s no shame if you’re thinking of calling in a professional. You’ve probably heard the terms soft wash vs pressure wash – but what exactly do they mean? And which one is right for your property?