05-13-2007, 07:02 PM
We were looking at Jalousie windows, but the fires at Waikola a couple of years ago changed our minds. Residents with jalousie windows had more smoke damage, as the windows can not shut out the smoke. We opted for awning windows, same opening type (but need more clearance on the outdside for full open) but the awnings windows close tight. (Although not as common as on the Kona side, there have been a couple of major wild fires in Puna, and the smoke damage can do a number on most of the things you own, even if the fire never gets to you house.)