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ered an engineering marvel and artistic achievement at the time, the company soon made its way into all of Ha- waii’s newly built houses in the 1920s. These cast-iron tubs are ubiquitous in all of Hawaii’s original neighbor- hoods. As manufacturing technologies evolved and new building materials be- came available, enameled steel and fiberglass com- posite tubs became the new standard.
Living in Hawaii, almost every house was built with a bathtub due to its practi- cal and economical nature. Baths were enjoyable as a child, but as time marches on, we prefer to take show- ers instead of soaking baths due to the limited time in our busy days. Further down the road, we started to real- ize that something that was once easy, like getting in and out of the tub to take a shower, isn’t as easy and fun as it used to be.
Bathtubs have slick, wet surfaces and high entry heights that present safety concerns for many of Ha- waii’s seniors, whose houses weren’t built with consider- ation for aging in place. Is- land Bath Works specializes in hassle-free, seamless and safety-oriented conversions to make existing bathtubs more accessible. A walk-in
Discounts UP TO 50%
n 1911, Kohler Co. invented the porcelain-coated cast-
iron built-in tub. Consid-
• Dual pane double and triple strength glass protects your home from wind, rain, UV light and heat.
• NEAT glass. Water sheets off instead of spotting, making windows easier to clean.
• Only brand in Hawaii with Manufacturer lifetime warranty that includes screens, hardware, accidental glass breakage, labor and installation. Fully transferable to new owner/occupant.
• Stainless steel hardware.
• Available in all styles, colors and glass options.
• Factory direct pricing.
• Trained installers. No subcontractors.
Visit our showroom: 808-419-7500 99-1093 Iwaena St., Bay G
Windows Made for Hawaii We will meet or beat any competitor’s price on the same or similar quality products
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Aiea, HI
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(9 years running)
tub presents a safe alterna- tive for those who have dif- ficulty getting in their tub. The converted tub functions exactly like a walk-in shower, yet the cost is just a fraction of the cost to tear out and build a new shower.
Island Bath Works imple- ments an innovative and cost-effective remodel ap- proach by removing the side of the existing bathtub and making a low entryway that blends in seamlessly. The procedure makes a lot of
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