Fire escapes are iconic features adorning the facades of buildings throughout Northern New Jersey's urban landscapes, from Hoboken and Jersey City to Union City, West New York, Bayonne, and Guttenberg. They are more than mere architectural elements; they are meticulously designed safety structures, intended as critical emergency exit routes. However, their constant exposure to the region's demanding climate – relentless cycles of rain, snow, intense sun, humidity, and potentially corrosive salt air near the coast – leaves them highly vulnerable to rust, corrosion, and structural decay.