October 9, 2022
KOOLAU ROOF TECH
Hawaii is known for beautiful sunny days and cool passing showers. These sudden changes in temperature cause asphalt shingle roofs to rapidly expand and contract. Thermal shock to the roof accelerates the evaporation of its petrochemical oils, leaving the shingles…
October 2, 2022
Pacific Spray Wash
Now is the perfect opportunity to spruce things up for that retirement party, barbecue, graduation party, baby shower, birthday party or any other reason to gather (safely) with our loved ones. Below is an easy-to-use checklist detailing some things Pacific…
October 2, 2022
CLEAN SOLAR PANELS HAWAII
This is how not to clean your solar panels: The first and most important thing is never to use a power washer or harsh chemicals. You will damage your panels and void a lot of manufacturers’ warranties. With the recent…
September 25, 2022
West Oahu Roofing Inc.
At a recent roofing estimate, a West Oahu Roofing Inc. estimator was asked, “What are the other costs included in the re-roofing estimate besides material and labor, and why are those costs necessary?” This week, West Oahu Roofing Inc. will…
September 18, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
Last fall, Sean Fong of Hawaiian Turfgrass decided to try something different at his 67-acre Mililani farm. Since launching his company in 2008, Fong had been growing sod on sheets of plastic, like other turfgrass farms on the island. “All…
September 4, 2022
CLEAN SOLAR PANELS HAWAII
With the recent heat, homeowners’ electricity usage is steadily increasing. Homeowners are realizing the need to clean and maintain their solar panel system. Cleaning solar panels the wrong way can void warranties and be dangerous. Hiring a professional is highly…
August 28, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
The sod harvester is a curious machine. It looks rather like a tractor crossed with a conveyor belt, topped with a smart canopy to protect the harvester’s operator from the sun. “The harvester has had such a positive impact on…
August 28, 2022
West Oahu Roofing Inc.
The roofing industry has evolved since West Oahu Roofing Inc. was established in 2004. A new wave of roofing companies, roofing installers and roofing materials have flooded the construction market, but WOR has still continued to follow its objective statement…
August 21, 2022
Aire Conditioner Shoppe
Now is the time to purchase split systems. Remember, we live in paradise, and it is warm all year long. If you need a free estimate for a split system,call the Aire Conditioner Shoppe. Although the local company sells different…
August 21, 2022
Pacific Spray Wash
Summer is here — the time of year when the rainy, winter months are finally behind us and warm, sunny days are the norm. The yard looks great again, the flowers are blooming and the days are long. Those cold,…
August 14, 2022
Island Cooling LLC
Hoku and Craig opened their cooling bill and were shocked to see that charges had almost doubled. They knew that fuel prices were increasing but they weren’t expecting this. They realized that they had to find an alternative to running…
August 14, 2022
KOOLAU ROOF TECH
Hawaii is known for our beautiful sunny days and cool passing showers. These sudden changes in temperature cause asphalt shingle roofs to rapidly expand and contract. Thermal shock to the roof accelerates the evaporation of its petrochemical oils, leaving the…
August 7, 2022
CLEAN SOLAR PANELS HAWAII
This is how not to clean your solar panels: The first and most important thing is never to use a power washer or harsh chemicals. You will damage your panels and void a lot of manufacturers’ warranties. With the recent…
July 31, 2022
There it is — a big, messy, overgrown field of weeds, grass, tree stumps, rocks and who knows what else, just begging for some loving. It’s an eyesore that you (and your neighbors) have been wanting to tackle for a…
July 31, 2022
Amid a pandemic and a potential recession, Americans went on a near-record homebuying spree over the last couple of years. Many were first-time homebuyers and, according to realtor.com, more buyers searched for homes out of state in 2021 than the…
July 24, 2022
CLEAN SOLAR PANELS HAWAII
1. ELECTRIC BILL Have you noticed your electricity bill creeping up? Did your bill start at $14 a month and now it’s back up to over $30? While you could be using more electricity, it could also be due to…
July 24, 2022
West Oahu Roofing Inc.
As we continue into 2022, we are all seeing a shocking trend — the costs of goods are all going up. From gas, food, water, electric — and the list can go on and on. Unfortunately, the roofing industry is…
July 24, 2022
HAWAIIAN TURFGRASS
As a homeowner, you might already know that a beautiful, well-maintained lawn can add as much as 10%-15% to your property’s value. But did you also know that a healthy lawn can actually cool the exterior of your home? On…
July 17, 2022
Pacific Spray Wash
Summer is here — the time of year when the rainy, winter months are finally behind us and warm, sunny days are the norm. The yard looks great again, the flowers are blooming and the days are long. Those cold,…
July 17, 2022
Aire Conditioner Shoppe
Now is the time to purchase split systems. Remember, we live in paradise, and it is warm all year long. If you need a free estimate for a split system, call the Aire Conditioner Shoppe. Although the local company sells…