09-11-2009, 11:56 AM
Ehya Jake,
Bugs in this case are none other than the Mosquito which is predominantly confined to the summer season. Some summers worse than others… this summer was quoted as mild with regard to the mosquito issue.
For those who have lived in the region for a long period, mosquitoes are not an issue to them. Screening is sparse for some of them if any at all and some live in open air structures.
With regard to summer months and what would be advisable from my observations there.
My recommendation; if you build, build with at least one fully insulated and air conditioned room the rest may be however you desire. Keep in mind that screening will reduce airflow and consequent evaporative skin cooling.
To go a bit further… many build without permits and that is fine by me as long as they do it responsibly as everyone I’ve seen has done thus far. I'm not the county and I do not agree with building regulation intrusions beyond sanitation issues when it comes to private property and private use situations. I could be the guy with a 30 million dollar home and have a neighbor with a tent and be best friends... no problems here.
E ho'a'o no i pau kuhihewa.
Bugs in this case are none other than the Mosquito which is predominantly confined to the summer season. Some summers worse than others… this summer was quoted as mild with regard to the mosquito issue.
For those who have lived in the region for a long period, mosquitoes are not an issue to them. Screening is sparse for some of them if any at all and some live in open air structures.
With regard to summer months and what would be advisable from my observations there.
My recommendation; if you build, build with at least one fully insulated and air conditioned room the rest may be however you desire. Keep in mind that screening will reduce airflow and consequent evaporative skin cooling.
To go a bit further… many build without permits and that is fine by me as long as they do it responsibly as everyone I’ve seen has done thus far. I'm not the county and I do not agree with building regulation intrusions beyond sanitation issues when it comes to private property and private use situations. I could be the guy with a 30 million dollar home and have a neighbor with a tent and be best friends... no problems here.
E ho'a'o no i pau kuhihewa.