January 19, 2016
Breezway
A new year brings with it new ambition. One of the most exciting times for homeowners is when they get to build their dream home, or add the new addition they always wanted. When designing a new home many decisions…
November 8, 2015
Breezway
Security in your home is a long-standing and continual concern, especially if you have old-style jalousies or failing windows and doors. Keeping the house cool and safe in extreme weather also is a concern during summer and hurricane season. Add…
October 4, 2015
Breezway
DIY Palmair louver windows from Breezway have been the home renovation enthusiast and contractor’s choice for years in Hawaii, especially when on a budget. Utilizing the benefits of old-style jalousies when open, and improving on the performance design when closed,…
July 26, 2015
Breezway
Some popular terms today when talking about offsetting carbon footprint and reducing energy consumption include “sustainability,” “going green” and “net zero.” Now, add two more terms that are on the rise in the energy saving movement — “passive cooling” and…
March 12, 2015
Breezway
If anybody asked you what type of window best describes Hawaii, you would probably say a jalousie, and with good reason too. Jalousies have been a part of homes in Hawaii for generations. They offer 93 percent natural ventilation, and…
January 18, 2015
Breezway
In 2014, Breezway added new and improved features to its internationally award winning Powerlouver System. The system’s improvements boast not only a tri-gear motor for quieter operation, but also its “Apptivate” switch. The switch is both wall mountable and controllable…
September 28, 2014
Breezway
Breezway, Hawaii’s global leader in louver windows and technology, recently invited us to its manufacturing facility in Halawa to “Apptivate!” So what does it mean to Apptivate? If you ask Breezway, they’ll tell you, “It’s living naturally in a cool…
August 3, 2014
Breezway
As your old jalousie windows leak and fail, you start thinking about window replacement. Do you use an awning window that will block 50 percent or more ventilation, while creating safety hazards sticking out over walkways close to your house?…
June 1, 2014
Breezway
As your old jalousie windows leak and fail, you start thinking about window replacement. Do you use an awning window that will block 50 percent or more ventilation, while creating safety hazards sticking out over walkways close to your house?…
April 20, 2014
Breezway
If anybody were to ask you what type of window best described Hawaii, you would probably say a jalousie, and for good reason. Jalousies have been a part of Hawaii for generations. They offer 93 percent natural ventilation from cooling…
October 13, 2013
Breezway
One of the most exciting times for homeowners is when they get to build their dream home or add the new addition they always wanted. In the design phase, windows are top of the list of important decisions to make.…
August 4, 2013
Breezway
In our homes, some of our favorite places can be the most dangerous. A perfect example is the shower, where you can slip and fall on a glass shower door or window. Because of this, safety regulations have been put…
June 9, 2013
Breezway
As many Hawaii homeowners can attest to, it’s time to start thinking about window replacement when your old jalousie windows start to leak and fail. Do you use an awning window that will block 50 percent or more ventilation while…
April 14, 2013
Breezway
With spring here, we start thinking about fun projects as well as necessary upkeep, like protecting against heavy wind and rains that cause peeling paint, broken windows and more. But where do we begin? Obviously we would all love to…
January 20, 2013
Breezway
If anybody was to ask you what type of window best describes Hawaii, you would probably say a jalousie, and for good reason. Jalousies have been a part of Hawaii for generations. They offer 93 percent natural ventilation from cooling…