November 12, 2017
Murakami Roofing
Hawaii residents have been fortunate when it comes to dodging large storms in recent years. However, the Eastern Pacifc hurricane season runs through Nov. 30, and local homeowners are advised to shore up their roofs with the goal of mitigating…
November 5, 2017
West Oahu Roofing Inc.
As a homeowner, one area you may not be familiar with is roofing. You know your roof protects you from the sun, wind and rain, and it also accentuates your home, but you may think that all roofs look similar,…
October 29, 2017
Home solar panels can drastically cut or even eliminate electricity bills, reduce a home’s carbon footprint, increase re-sale value, and may even help a home sell faster.The cost of rooftop solar systems has fallen dramatically in recent years, and most…
October 22, 2017
Tropical Roofing and Raingutters Inc.
In many ways the roof is the most important part of your house. If a roof is flawed or compromised in any way, other components of the house will be affected and can create serious hazards, such as electrical wiring…
October 22, 2017
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
While there have been two electric utility programs for solar in place, Customer Grid Supply (CGS) and Customer Self Supply (CSS), yesterday was the deadline to submit an application for the CGS program. CGS allowed homeowners to receive reduced solar…
October 22, 2017
KUNKEL WORKS
By Rachel Deliz Kunkel Works, a small business impor ting authentic aluminum outdoor products directly from Japan, introduces two new roof panels for carports and patio covers. The frosted heat-cut panel will retain visible light transmission of 79 percent, while…
October 15, 2017
RevoluSun
Hawaiian Electric Co.’s (HECO) Grid Supply program is closing permanently this week. If you have not submitted an application by Oct. 21, you will not have the option to build a photovoltaic (PV) solar system that exports electricity to the…
October 8, 2017
The “Cool Roof ” movement in Hawaii has spread like brush fire. Everywhere you look, you see elegant white roofs cooling down residents all over Honolulu; A/C bills are often reduced by 25 percent or more. Roofs that used to…
October 8, 2017
While Hawaii’s seasonal weather changes are much less dramatic than those that occur on the mainland, the unpredictable weather may prove detrimental to exterior paint jobs. However, the experienced team at Deep Purple Painting is poised to take care of…
October 8, 2017
Every day, Kim and Patrick Gerhardt of Royal Kunia look forward to coming home after a long day of work and opening the windows to unwind and relax in the afternoon breeze. Unfortunately, their home was taking longer and longer…
October 8, 2017
If you’ve been following the photovoltaic (PV) industry in Hawaii, you know that Hawaiian Electric Co. (HECO)’s Customer Grid-Supply (CGS) program, which credits solar customers for the excess electricity they generate with their PV panels and sends to the grid,…
October 8, 2017
A retired couple decided to sell their house and buy a condo. Knowing that this would be their last home purchase, they wanted to transform the place and give it a true Hawaiian feeling. They envisioned having stonewalls and interesting…
October 1, 2017
Murakami Roofing
By utilizing innovative roofing products, such as EverRoof Sil-Thane, Murakami Roofi ng LLC has local residents covered by offering the latest technology on the market. At the onset of selecting a new roof, second-generation roofer Clinton Murakami advises potential customers…
October 1, 2017
West Oahu Roofing Inc.
In wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the time is now for homeowners to prepare their families and homes from the unpredictable weather that may come. Officially hurricane season ends Nov. 30, so there is no time better than the…
September 17, 2017
Leakmaster Roofing
Having a tile roof is considered a definite plus in Hawaii real estate. No matter what neighborhood you live in, it will bring a higher price for your home. People like and trust them. Tile roofs are beautiful, stately, fireproof…
September 17, 2017
HAWAII ENERGY CONNECTION (KUMUKIT)
Last month, Hawaii Energy Connection (HEC), the local company known as “KumuKit™,” showcased its innovative and field-proven battery storage system, along with its proprietary Energy Management Controller (EMC), at the Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA) New Summer Home Building…
September 17, 2017
T&T TINTING SPECIALISTS INC
By Chris Hart T&T Tinting Specialists Inc. is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. President/CEO Tommy Silva started out as a one-man company tinting car windows in his Pearl City garage. He and his wife Teri used money they received…
September 10, 2017
Tropical Roofing and Raingutters Inc.
Using cool roofing technology has been recognized as one of the easiest, most cost-effective ways of lowering energy consumption. But up until now, “going green” meant “going white” for energy-efficient cool roofing. “While white is naturally reflective, Solaris innovative technology…
September 10, 2017
A ONE ELECTRIC
You can beat the heat with air conditioners from A One Electric. The company, which has been owned by electrical and A/C contractor Edwin Lin (Lic: C-32728) for the past eight years, not only provides residential and commercial air conditioning,…
September 10, 2017
RevoluSun
Oahu’s Customer Grid Supply program (your last chance to install a whole home photovoltaic [PV] system without batteries) is quickly coming to a close. “Grid Supply,” for short, is a Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) program in which customers with PV…