The salt tends to break down materials faster then they would normally in more inland areas. The use of polymer modified cement was needed to counteract aging due to the salt water, which in turn helps from sun damage as well, to clad a 90 foot dock in terrazzo.
Along with using these new materials, Giancarlo Sardone, Miami Nice Floors owner/operator, had to pull knowledge from several different trades to complete the work. The specs called for stainless steel strips to help against tarnish and rust from the salt. Hundreds of feet of strip had to be welded together. The dock transitioned seamlessly to a 4 foot wall and 2 staircases. Installing vertical terrazzo is not for the faint of heart, and a special advisor had to be flown in from across the country to ensure proper application.