Should You Build By The Beach In Ghana

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Many people often come here and purchase a plot of land at the beach to build their dream home. I actually had thoughts of doing the same before moving to Ghana so I understand the desire. However, before doing this consider the downsides.

When you build a property next to or close to the beach then the very reason that attracts you to the beach is also what will give you a headache once you build there and that is, "the water." Simply put, your beach front home will require more maintenance because of the salt water.

The air at the beach is full of moisture and not only that, but it is full of salt. Because of this air that is full of moisture and salt, it will have a tendency to corrode the steel much quicker and rot the wood much sooner than if the house was not so close to the ocean.

To deal with this problem in the West you typically have to purchase much more expensive materials when you build close to the water. For example, the popular window brand in the US is Andersen Windows. They sell more expensive windows specifically designed to be installed on homes close to the water. However, you will not likely find specifically designed products to be used on your house when you're building on the beach in Ghana. If you want them, you will have to import them. Otherwise, the builder will use the same products they use in any other part of the country.

This means that once your home is complete, you could find your window frames, locks, and many other metal pieces rusting before you know it. You could find your wood rotting if it wasn't treated very well. And all this will means maintenance, maintenance, and more maintenance.

I'm not trying to talk you out of your beach front property, because it is nice to have such a property. However, just understand what is involved before proceeding and prepare accordingly. Don't just buy into the hype with no research.