Ripping 2 acres

[gwiz]

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Originally posted by leilaniguy

You can use Google Earth street view to look down Oahu street from the corner of Kapuna road although the camera doesn't go down Oahu because it's dirt. Regarding termites, yes they live in mulch, I've found them in bagged potting mix, but that's one case where they are doing a good job of creating soil.

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Yes, that end view from Upper Puna Rd is somewhat helpful, but really photos of the actual lot would be even moreso - to see just how overgrown it actually is?



And, wouldn't brick/stone/cement be the perfect tropical building medium - due to its weather & termite-proof strength & durability? I assume the only drawback would be its high import cost due to weight? Is cost the main reason no one builds brick houses in Hawaii?

Or could anyone possibly cut or form bricks out of local volcanic rock?

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Using volcanic rock as construction materials isn't new, of course. The communities that live beneath volcanoes take full advantage of all that hard, pretty granite and basalt lying around everywhere in large brick-sized chunks, using it to build their homes.

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let’s take a look at a few stone houses made of mortared lava rock. The construction process is obviously completely different, but both enjoy the benefits of lightweight, insulating, fireproof and bug proof volcanic rock. Stone houses typically have exceptionally long lifespans

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