Thank you to everyone who made the time to come and say HI – we really do love seeing everyone here! If you had any questions or concerns that we weren’t able to get into the details about… please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. You can give us a call at (636) 203-8408 or you can send us an email online as well thru our portal.
We were excited to see the new products launched that we mentioned in our seminar. Energy efficient, renewable hybrid products such as the CLIMATEKNOLOGIES Solar A/C’s brought into the islands by Greenpath Technologies, Inc. Their booth 423 was busy as ever with a FREE Solar A/C install to be won… not to mention the cool fans that were being given away.. #coolforless!
Optimize Hurricane Reserves – Ever since Hurricane Iniki, many HOA’s now have a high hurricane insurance deductible and are maintaining reserves in case of property damange sustained during a disaster. Taking certain action items such as installing hurricane clips on roofing applications will in some circumstances reduce insurance premiums.
Commercial Roofing Benefits
Comprehensive roof management programs provide the client with a thorough roof inspection for recommended action items needed for immediate, remedial and long-term maintenance. Customized maintenance plans should support access to archived historical data available for tracking purposes and ultimately decision making for repairs or re-roofing.
According to Akasaki, CRW and its affiliates have continued to succeed because he and his team are passionate about the business. “When I was considering Subway, I was doing it out of duty rather than passion — my background is in architecture,” he explained. “If you have a passion and desire to do what you do best, then you can supply a service to your customers.
At the end of the day, it really is about relationships. It’s not about making money off your customers, it’s about meeting their needs — and when that happens, the money will come.”
In summary, there are several areas that this industry of roofing interfaces with. Finding solutions that work for your building can be a challenge, but with the expertise and knowledge of reputable companies, you can make an informed decision to help save money and also prepare your building to be resilient and READY. As with all things, we hope for the best and plan for the worst!
Commercial Roofing Contractors
The devastation that Hurricane Iniki brought in 1993 taught us the importance to keep ourselves prepared for the worst. The ability of an organization to recover quickly is directly tied to the preparation and due diligence done while the sun is shining.
“In March of 1993, I started a roofing company — undercapitalized, underfunded, undermanned, and with no bonding and no line of credit. I had a banker telling me I shouldn’t get into contracting, but I told him I was going to make it,” Akasaki said. “The next seven months were pure stress, as the only people I could approach were new contacts who did not have a high regard for new roofing contractors. I had to start knocking on doors and talking to people I didn’t know, but people who threw proposals in my face are now some of my biggest customers and friends.”
A scaffolding bridge was set up on the side of the property as it was the least frequented area in order to keep down the liability as well as being the least windy side of the building. The scaffolding blended nicely into the foliage on property keeping the temporary set up as minimal of an eye-sore as possible for the local residents. What made this scaffolding set up unique – was that the height of the scaffolding was perfect for the off-loading of existing roofing material that had to get torn off and the for LOADING of the NEW roofing materials from the delivery flatbed to the staging area to get hoisted up to the top of the roof.
We were excited to see the new products launched that we mentioned in our seminar. Energy efficient, renewable hybrid products such as the CLIMATEKNOLOGIES Solar A/C’s brought into the islands by Greenpath Technologies, Inc. Their booth 423 was busy as ever with a FREE Solar A/C install to be won… not to mention the cool fans that were being given away.. #coolforless Contact us for more information here and let's discuss the various types of commercial roofs available!
Get Specific – Each roof type is predisposed to some type of degeneration, given enough time and exposure to the elements. Be sure to identify with your roofing contractor, what specific areas may need extra attention.
Maintain & Keep Roof Clean – Regularly scheduled maintenance of your roof will ensure preparedness. Investigate for unsecured loose items as they can become missiles during times of extreme weather! Roofs should not be used for storage. By making sure your roof is clean and clear, you will minimize the risk of damaging a nearby building or injuring a pedestrian by-passer. Nearby trees should be trimmed to keep damages to the roof at a minimum.
In the company’s unique market, building these customer relationships is crucial. “We try to really understand our customers by getting involved in their industries to see the roadblocks they face and how we as professionals can service their needs,” Akasaki said. “It’s really about exceeding expectations, and to do that we have to understand.”
keep him at the forefront of the roofing industry continuing to spur him on towards advocating sound business practices.
Keep in mind that just like our economy, Mother Nature has trends as well. We’ve all heard the warnings – but how many of us are actually PREPARED? June thru November marks the hurricane season here in Hawaii and forecasters are predicting 4 – 7 tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific with an 80% chance of normal or above normal cyclone activity. Hawaii has historically experienced a hurricane every 10 – 15 years, so precautions should be considered as we prepare for “when it happens” rather than defaulting to “if it happens”.
While it was difficult not to compete in the beginning, Akasaki kept his word. “Because I had been in the industry for so long, it was hard not to pick the low-hanging fruit,” he said. “People started to come to me and offer me jobs that I had to turn down, but it felt good to do the right thing.”
Another way to minimize your RISK factor is to capitalize on the savings today by allowing a building or HOA to increase their reserve funds. Reducing overhead expenses can be achieved by employing energy efficient and energy saving systems. These common practice solutions contribute toward building resilience and recovery when looking ahead.
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