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Asphalt roofing can’t change its nature.

May 27, 2021

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Here on Oahu, the sun always generates heat. Kauwla delivers extra heat. Remember the feeling of heat from a boiling asphalt driveway? With bare feet, children quickly learn that you won’t scorch your feet if you run fast enough. Asphalt can’t change its nature when it comes to heat. Asphalt gets hot, and although the… ( read more )

How to Choose a New Roof and Avoid Disappointment

April 27, 2020

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It’s always a home-improvement season in Hawaii. And like most things, the time to think about a new roof is before you buy it. Of course, there will always be emergency roof replacements. Even then, you have a choice. How to choose a new roof?   The answer: invest time now to think about what you… ( read more )

What big things in roofing will impact Oahu homeowners?

February 26, 2020

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Roofing, just like technology, is following Moore’s Law which addresses the ever-increasing speed of change and advancement. We are seeing a rapid succession of product developments, and the inclusion of technology in such roofing areas as measuring, marketing, estimating, visualizing, and sales. These are exciting times. Back in 1996, well-known futurist Watts Wacker posed a… ( read more )

6 Key Components of a Quality Metal Roof

June 18, 2019

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If you’re shopping for a metal roof, we have put together a list of six things to look for in any potential metal roofing product. Not all metal roofs offer these features, but we think you will agree that all six are very important. And, you will find these qualities with every installation of quality… ( read more )

Metal Roofing and Increased Home Value

May 22, 2019

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Beauty and Increased Home Value with Metal Roofing The emotional side of things is that you want your home to be attractive, to be the haven of peace and beauty or charm that you enjoy. A visually pleasing home is also usually a home that sells faster and at a higher value. Here in Hawaii,… ( read more )