"Thanks Obie, how long have you been in your home? No issues with moldy smells or buildup? Better at keeping the critters out? I'm feeling apprehensive about living with cane spiders and centipedes, lol"
Previously in a 2 story house built in 1973 that was 1000 ft from the ocean. We bought it in 1999 and over the years we replaced all of the windows and the siding on the north side. Lots of salt problems from being close to the ocean. 2/3 acre lot with many trees. We had every kind of critter in Hawaii in our house at one time or another. Extremely hot on the south and west side late in the day.
Been in the new house for about a year It was oriented on the lot so it lines up north and south for maximum solar exposure. The 1 acre lot was ripped and mostly covered with cinder and gravel. We don't have any problem with critters except for gnats. It has Hardi plank siding with insulation in the walls and attic. We added A/C for comfort in the summer.
Lower Makuu but far enough from the ocean that salt damage is minimal. We have a well.
"Obie, what altitude do you live at? How warm does your home get in the afternoon with just passive cooling? Or if you run AC, what does that contribute to your HELCO bill? Thanks!"
Close to sea level. Attached garage is on the west end of the house and gets the brunt of the heat. House usually stays comfortable. We had a mini split system installed by Hilo Air for July-Sept. 2 units inside one is in the garage. Last bill was $177.00 with ac on 24 hours a day 2 refrigerators and a hot tub and washer dyer.
Previously in a 2 story house built in 1973 that was 1000 ft from the ocean. We bought it in 1999 and over the years we replaced all of the windows and the siding on the north side. Lots of salt problems from being close to the ocean. 2/3 acre lot with many trees. We had every kind of critter in Hawaii in our house at one time or another. Extremely hot on the south and west side late in the day.
Been in the new house for about a year It was oriented on the lot so it lines up north and south for maximum solar exposure. The 1 acre lot was ripped and mostly covered with cinder and gravel. We don't have any problem with critters except for gnats. It has Hardi plank siding with insulation in the walls and attic. We added A/C for comfort in the summer.
Lower Makuu but far enough from the ocean that salt damage is minimal. We have a well.
"Obie, what altitude do you live at? How warm does your home get in the afternoon with just passive cooling? Or if you run AC, what does that contribute to your HELCO bill? Thanks!"
Close to sea level. Attached garage is on the west end of the house and gets the brunt of the heat. House usually stays comfortable. We had a mini split system installed by Hilo Air for July-Sept. 2 units inside one is in the garage. Last bill was $177.00 with ac on 24 hours a day 2 refrigerators and a hot tub and washer dyer.