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Originally Posted by Dot Rheinhardt
We have a condo in the Keys. Can't build higher than 3 stories there. We are constantly checking for spalling and repairs made timely. It is due to salt water corroding the rebars. Across the canal on another island one 10-12 story condo had to be evacuated while repairs were made. Occupants were out 2-3 years. Otherwisw it probably would have collapsed just like Surfside.
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Sounds like a bad design. Structural engineers are smart enough to know that salt water corrodes steel. So, a good design will prevent the rebar from corroding.