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BIA-Hawaii Remodelers

The Building IndustryAssociation ofHawaii, or BIA-

Hawaii, will present the26th annual BIA Renais-sance Building & Remod-eling Awards May 4 duringthe Gala Awards Dinner atthe Royal Hawaiian Hotel.

This premier statewidecompetition is open to allresidential and commer-cial projects, either newconstruction or remod-

eled, that have not beenpreviously entered in aBIA Renaissance Building& Remodeling Awardscompetition.

Deadline to enter thecompetition is Friday,March 11.

This call for entries isavailable to all residential,commercial and publicworks projects and wel-comes contractors, devel-opers, architects,designers, kitchen and bath

designers. Entry divisionsinclude Residential Re-modeling, Commercial Re-modeling, NewResidential, New Com-mercial, New PublicWorks, Details, Landscape& Xeroscape, HawaiiBuiltGreen™, Historicaland Kitchen & Bath. Offi-cial BIA-Hawaii submis-sion binders will beprovided to all paid en-trants, and the entry dead-line for all submission

binders for 2011 BIA Re-naissance Awards judgingis March 11 as well.

For more information orto obtain a BIA Renais-sance Building & Remod-eling Awards entry, callClarice Watanabe at 629-7503 or e-mail [email protected].

Karen Nakamura is exec-utive vice president andCEO of Building IndustryAssociation of Hawaii.

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RevoluSun has kicked off the New Year by sparking a solarrevolution in hundreds of Hawaii homeowners. Using therecent BIA Home Building and Remodeling Show to educateand inspire families on the ease and affordability of solarenergy, RevoluSun has set the tone for 2011 as “The Yearof Solar.”

Hundreds of Hawaii residents were able to see a solar systemcustom designed for their home, all from RevoluSun’sinteractive display. RevoluSun, Hawaii’s leading providerof photovoltaic (PV) systems that turn free sunlight intoelectricity, worked with homeowners from around Hawaii tozoom in on their house with satellite imagery and determinethe optimal solar system for their specific roof, location, andenergy needs.

“We talked with dozens of families who came to the showspecifically to learn about solar, and of the many solar firmshere, our quality, professionalism, and technology drew themto RevoluSun,” said Eric Carlson, RevoluSun partner. “Weeven had a few homeowners use their mobile phones tosecure financing right from our booth.”

With oil prices near a 52-week high, the continueduncertainty of energy costs remains a real concern for Hawaiihomeowners. More and more families are making the switchto solar and putting hundreds of dollars per month back intotheir pockets.

“This was a great way to kick off 2011 and continue Hawaii’ssolar revolution,” said Carlson. “The excitement that we’vegenerated will surely make this year ‘The Year of Solar.’”

Even if you missed the BIA Show, Oahu, Maui, and Big Islandresidents can learn more about solar and schedule their ownfree energy evaluation today.

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Igot into the roofing business years ago out ofsheer necessity. At the time, I was renovatingmy home and needed to do some excavation

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I wasn’t looking forward todoing this by hand, and Iknew that if I chose an exca-vator, I had to get the equip-ment through a 36-inch frontgate. I began looking for aplace to rent this type of ma-chine and I couldn’t find whatI really needed. So I inquiredwith local equipment dealersand wound up purchasing therequired machines myself. Astime went on, I started lend-ing the machines out to con-tractors I knew, andeventually, this service tookon a life of its own.

Today, I operate Mu-rakami Roofing and our in-ventory consists of small skidloaders and track loaders that

range from 36 inches to 42 inches wide. The loadersare used mainly to move dirt, gravel and other typesof material. We also have mini excavators that areused to dig footings, trenches, swimming pools, aswell as remove small trees. We recently acquired acompact backhoe that combines a skid loader andan excavator in one compact machine. We carry at-tachments for some of our machines, like trenchersfor installing pipes, jack hammers for breaking upconcrete and backhoes for our skid loaders to digfootings. The machines are manufactured by Bob-cat, Komatsu, Toro and JCB.

Our customers range from large contractors whoneed a compact machine for demolition work in-side buildings, to homeowners that have smalllandscaping projects. Over the past three years, thetrend has been toward younger homeowners doingtheir own renovation projects such as digging foot-ings for concrete sidewalks, patios and swimmingpools. Some of our customers, in fact, are womenand they have no problem operating the machines.

The versatility of these machines is quite amaz-ing. For their size, they are quite powerful. Ourskid loaders are capable of moving a large pile ofgravel in a matter of hours. The mini excavator candig footings of a patio in one afternoon. The laborsavings alone can pay for the rental of the ma-chines.

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Left untreated, asphaltpavement will deteri-orate rapidly. The as-

phalt binder that holds thepavement together beginsto oxidize and weathersoon after installation.Moisture penetrates the as-phalt causing further dam-age and deterioration to thepavement.

One of the major waysmoisture penetrates asphaltis through fatigue cracking.Fatigue cracking occurs inareas subjected to repeatedtraffic loadings (wheelpaths); characteristicallywith a chicken wire/alliga-tor pattern in later stages.This cracking allows waterinto the pavement, whichslowly breaks it down,eventually forming a pot-hole. Potholes are bowl-

shaped holes of varioussizes in the pavement sur-face. The bestfix for heavilycracked areasand potholesis to replacethat area ofasphalt.

W a l k e r -Moody Con-struction Co.Ltd. suggeststwo ways youcan replaceasphalt inthese areas:hot patch andcold patch.

For areaswith fatiguecracking you will need tocut the asphalt out. Cutenough asphalt so the holeis about 2 inches deep.

Clean the patch areaso that all loose de-

bris is removed. You willhave to spray tack coat inthe patch area and aroundthe edges; this acts like a

glue andbinds thehot asphaltto the cur-rent sur-face. Lastly,place thehot asphaltin the hole

and compact. You willneed about 1/4-inch extraasphalt for every inch ofdepth for the hole. This al-

lows the new asphalt tocompact level to the sur-rounding ground. If thearea to be patched is nottoo big, PatchMaster (highperformance potholepatch) can be used to repairthe damage. This wouldallow you to dig the hole,clean, place the product,and compact.

For areas with a pothole,the same process as above

would be ideal. PatchMas-ter is an excellent productand is made for this. It canbe placed in any weather,even when there is water inthe hole. After placing theproduct, it can be driven onimmediately if necessary.Allowing a week to cure isideal, however.

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Limescale, also known as “scaling,”is the mineral deposit that accumu-lates on the inside of pipes and water-

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As a large segment ofour Hawaii popula-tion and our fami-

lies/relatives enter thegolden years, it’s wise toconsider converting one ofyour bathrooms to a walk-in shower and add assistbars on the walls, accordingto Gerry Peters of HPSConstruction Services.

Taking out and replac-ing one of your tubs with alow- or fla- threshold walk-in shower is much moreuseful than ordering one ofthe so-called walk-in tubs,which usually cost morefor the tub and shippingalone than the entire job to

convert from tub to walk-in shower. Furthermore,these tubs are potentiallyproblematic because theswing-in hatches may de-velop leaks.

You can install a built-inbench in the walk-inshower and also a conven-ient sliding, adjustableshower head. This enablesyou to take comfortable,water-saving showers andsave thousands of gallonsof water. Most important,it is safer than a tub androomier. That’s becausetubs have an inward slopethat takes up space.

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slice of your tub and usea shower curtain is a disas-ter waiting to happen. Notonly do they look awful, butthe open sections allowwater to rot the floors, rustthe tubs, or create largeamounts of mold. Byspending just a bit more atthe beginning of the proj-ect, you can get it right andenhance your daily livingexperience as well as theresale value of your homeor condo.

The secret to cost-effec-tive kitchen and bath im-provements, according toPeters, is to reject notionsthat you have to move

drains and other plumbingor electrical, or sufferthrough drafting/plans andpermits cost and timeagony and frustration, toget a really nice-looking,modern and functionalkitchen and bath.

Peters says that, depend-ing on the job and whetherthere is current water orother damage, these up-grades can be had for$3,500-$8,500 for baths,including tub-to-showerconversions, and $9,000-$15,000 for kitchens. Cus-tomers, he adds, may saveup to 40 percent over theold approach of tear-it-out-

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Another warning on up-grades, remodels, and re-pairs and bigger projectsis to watch out for lowball, base pricing to getyou hooked, but then youget add-ons and more add-ons for things you thoughtwere included, Petersadds. Unforeseen damage,

clearly spelled out in ad-vance, is a legitimate add-on, but only when it isreally necessary. Butkeep in mind that you, as aclient, cannot add thingsin that weren’t discussed.

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For more than 20 years,Graham Builders,Hawaii’s premier de-

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“Today it’s all about flex-ibility and adaptability. Indesign terms, this translatesinto plans that can be easilymodified to accommodatehomeowners’ future needsand changing lifestyles overtime,” said Evan Fujimoto,Graham Builders president.“Twenty years ago, it wasrare to think about howone’s primary residencecould be a potential incomesource or how technologywould make it possible to

reduce costs of living andmaintenance. That’s not thecase anymore. Most home-owners are rethinking whata home means to them, andfor many, it’s an investmentthat must pay dividends.”

The ongoing economiccrisis and burgeoning na-tional debt have broughtinto question people’s fu-ture financial sustainability,especially during retire-ment. Homes are stillthought of simply as wherewe live, but many Hawaiihomeowners are now con-sidering how their homecan be a source of supple-mental income. For in-stance, building an additionto the house for an olderparent today can some dayalso be rented out, pro-vided the homeowners ad-here to the proper zoningand building codes in theirarea.

In addition, the introduc-tion of solar photovoltaic

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“However, the focusmust first be on what wecall ‘passive design,’ or howwe can take maximum ad-vantage of natural daylight-ing and capturing our coolbreezes so that we don’thave to turn on lights dur-ing the day or run energy-gobbling AC systems,”stresses Fujimoto. “Modernarchitecture that featuresdesign elements such ascool roofs, insulation,clerestory windows thatallow more natural lightand cross ventilation into

the home are all intendedto reduce energy consump-tion and increase comfortbefore mechanical systemsare considered,” he adds.

Homeowners also areopting for smaller homeswith an eye on how best tooptimize their space. Theyare being more realisticabout what they want anddesigning homes that aremore in line with theireveryday life. “Having morespace does not necessarilyequate to more happiness,”said Fujimoto. “We’re nowseeing homes trendingsmaller but more requestsfor homes that can beadapted for different uses.”

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“What we notice mostabout the people who callor come into our show-room is their great need forinformation”, says Hilton.“We can literally spendhours with a particular cus-tomer, educating them onthe different types of woodand stone flooring, eachproduct’s features, func-tions and benefits, and alsogive them tips on whatmight best suit their deco-rating taste. It’s an essentialpart of helping the cus-

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“Do-it-yourselfers ap-preciate home improve-ment products that arenew and innovative,” saysPatti Price, senior vicepresident of merchandisingfor Lowe’s. “They’re look-

ing for products and toolsthat make projects easier,improve the functionalityand efficiency of theirhomes, solve an old prob-lem in a new way, and areunique and original.”

Lowe’s polled a panel ofDIYers recently to find outwhat products they consid-ered to be the most innova-tive — and useful — for thestart of 2011. The top prod-ucts will be updated quar-terly, but for the beginningof the year, here are theirpicks:

1. Recessed light conversionkit

If you’re looking for aquick, do-it-yourself light-ing upgrade, with profes-sional results, replace arecessed light with a pen-dant. This conversion kitmakes the process quickand easy, and the end re-sults provide updated styleto fit any decor. Panelistshighly rated the product’sinnovative features, im-proved functionality andeasy installation.

2. Side-by-side refrigeratorWith an array of high-

tech features and an EN-ERGY STAR, theWhirlpool side-by-side re-frigerator won high marks

for its innovativeness andimproved functionality. Ithelps contain spills easierand it also has more stor-age space.

3. Re-keyable locksetsSchlage SecureKey Lock-

sets allow homeowners torekey the deadbolt lockusing a special key. Thelock cannot be rekeyedusing generic tools so itprovides a new solution toan old problem and im-proves functionality overother similar products.

4. Two-burner patio grillAlthough the Lowe’s poll

was conducted in winter,panelists were alreadythinking about warmweather and grilling seasonwhen they chose the Char-Broil Quantum 2-BurnerPatio Grill. The grill usesthe Quantum Infraredcooking system to lock innatural juices for moist, fla-vorful grilling and offerstemperatures that rangefrom intense searing to lowbarbecuing. What makes iteven more unique though,is its convenient sideshelves that fold for easystorage, perfectly sized forsmall patios.

5. Lock and fold hardwoodflooring

Installing traditionalhardwood flooring can belabor-intensive, so it’s nosurprise that Bruce Lock &Fold Hardwood Flooringwas impressive because ofits ease of use and how itutilizes new innovation tosolve an old problem. Theflooring, which comes in avariety of finishes, installswithout glue, nails or sta-ples by simply locking intoplace.

6. Double oven rangeWhen it comes to elec-

tric ranges, panelists saidthe Whirlpool DoubleOven Range is twice asnice. Users enjoyed theflexibility of having twoovens, allowing them tocook two different dishes— like a pizza and acasserole — at the same

time in one range.

7. Stylish ceiling fanCeiling fans have long

been a point of contentionfor homeowners who lovetheir practicality and de-signers who loathe theutilitarian look of somestyles, especially thosewith attached light fix-tures. Panelists give theallen + roth 23-inch LeafLight Aged Bronze CeilingFan high marks for com-bining innovation andfunctionality. The productconceals the fan bladeswithin a stylish light fix-ture adorned with bronzeleaf accents.

You can find out moreabout the products andtheir features atwww.lowes.com/innovation. Keep an eye out formore top-rated productsthroughout this year.


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We have been installingwindows and siding formore than 25 years. Withthat experience, we haveisolated the brands thatgive you the best value foryour money. We operatesix locations in Californiaas well as Hawaii. With thatcombined buying power,we are able to negotiate thebest rates for quality mate-rials.

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22.. We are the exclusivedealer for Anlin vinylwindows systems, thebest value for money thatwe have found. Perfectfor Hawaii. Want anotherbrand? No problem. Wesell and install mostmajor brands at costscomparable or lower

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33.. We featureCraneboard siding. Allvinyl siding is not the same.Let us show you whyCraneboard is your best betfor Hawaii. We also carryother brands, so you have achoice. See www.exteriorportfolio.com

44.. Unlike the older sidingin Hawaii, Craneboard isinsulated and is termite re-sistant. It provides a solidsiding that will not indentwhen touched, like oldersiding. Never paint again-Don’t waste your moneycontinually painting your

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window installations andthousands of siding jobs.Let us use our experienceto create the best treat-ment for your home.

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It is easy to get started.Just call Windows Hawaii

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Or, visit our warehouseand showroom. We arehappy to answer yourquestions and show youvarious brands so that youget the right product foryour home.

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Hawaii Renovation 06 February 2011