@Michael Walker, if the wood is pressure treated the construction is solid without rot or corrosion, then have a coat of oil based stain applied to all of the wood.

The last electrician who came to give an estimate regarding electrical upgrading for installing washers and dryers (another post) said that it was urgent that we replace the fuses and main breaker which, he said, had evidence of "chuckling" or something like that...meaning some green colored corrosion.  

Big house & did it in 1 weekend, but I was much younger.We have also discovered that any galv/iron pipes (as drain or venting) that interconnect to the sewer seem to create a weak corrosion spot at or around the interface to the sewer pipe.good luck its a great experience.

He took every one apart, looking for loose breakers, corrosion, signs of arching, etc.

I've also heard that being so close to the beach and Gulf, the AC units need to be replaced often because of corrosion.

"Slumlord property" means residential rental property that has deteriorated or is in a state of disrepair and that manifests one or more of the following conditions that are a danger to the health or safety of the public:Structurally unsound exterior surfaces, roof, walls, doors, floors, stairwells, porches or railings.Lack of potable water, adequate sanitation facilities, adequate water or waste pipe connections.Hazardous electrical systems or gas connections.Lack of safe, rapid egress.Accumulation of human or animal waste, medical or biological waste, gaseous or combustible materials, dangerous or corrosive liquids, flammable or explosive materials or drug paraphernalia."

If your windows are old and are showing corrosion, that bill falls on you.

Nicotine smoke is very corrosive and they fail much quicker.

Old diverter cylinders are fraught with corrosion & can be tough to replace after the fact & you can damage the diverter removing it.

According to the internet, "Pipe lining is a way to restore the pipe from corrosion, leaks, or cracks from roots.