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MARCH 28, 2021 HAWAII RENOVATION 5
The recent storm that rolled through our islands left record-
level rain and caused severe flooding, landslides, road closures, numerous power outages and even a potential reservoir collapse. The news images, live reports and con- stant severe weather alerts on our phones were enough to keep even the heaviest sleeper up at night.
Can you imagine what it’s like to be a solar com- pany responsible for over 800,000-plus rooftop pen- etrations from Kahuku to Kona? If you’re Hawaii’s No. 1 solar energy provider, it’s not difficult at all.
There was a level of calm in the RevoluSun offices throughout the week. Our phones weren’t ringing off the hook and things were pretty normal. In fact, dur- ing one of the heaviest rain events in the past few years,
we had just six calls from our base of over 7,500 clients. We responded to each, in person, the same day.
At RevoluSun, we provide our customers a wealth of resources when issues arise, and while we aren’t perfect, we take great pride in our team’s response in adverse conditions.
REVOLUSUN’S COMMITMENT TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND THEIR ROOFS
While anyone can claim to install “quality” solar sys- tems, RevoluSun has the history to back it up. When we opened our doors in July of 2009, solar installa- tion practices were specific to the industry and did not take into consideration any of the lessons learned from more established roofing and construction trades.
RevoluSun noticed the problems and potential li-
ability in our competitors’ in- stallation practices, namely waterproofing. There are roof penetrations to anchor the frame of a solar system and the industry standard at that time was to use a water- proof caulk adhesive to es- sentially “goop” over a bolt
or component to seal it. This was known as “goop and go.” RevoluSun considered a better way to do things and adopted the roofing indus- try’s proven methodology and process of installing raised aluminum flashing. RevoluSun was the first to do
this and paved the way for a higher-quality solar panel installation in Hawaii.
Consequently, Revolu- Sun’s commitment to quality solar system installs gener- ally meant there was always going to be a difference in price when you compared a
RevoluSun system to one of our competitors. The “goop and go” methodology every- one else used costs about 50 cents per penetration, while our “flashing approach” costs $36. If you consider that for every panel installed there are 1.5 penetrations in the roof surface, you can see how our pricing was higher than the competition. How- ever, from the very begin- ning, we decided that we wouldn’t install anything but the most tested and proven products. We don’t cut cor- ners at RevoluSun. Never have. Never will.
At RevoluSun, we contin- ue to improve our processes and the components we use, even if that means a higher initial investment for our cus- tomers, because we under- stand the lasting and overall value it brings to their home.
At RevoluSun, severe weather reminds us that staying true to quality products, people, installa- tion methods and customer experience continually earns us the reputation of being Hawaii’s No. 1 solar energy provider year after year. We promise to deliver you peace of mind on your solar invest- ment. From solar panels down to the tiniest bolt, ev- ery piece of your installation is meticulously planned out. Your system will perform like we promised. You will have electricity when you need it most, even during the most extreme storms, so you and your family can rest easy.
To learn more about Rev- oluSun and what has made us Hawaii’s No. 1 choice for solar, call 748-8888 or visit revolusun.com today!
REVOLUSUN
CONTACT 748-8888
ADDRESS 660 Ala Moana Blvd., No. 220A, Honolulu
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