CHAPTER 3 • )-( 
BUILDING ENVELOPE COMPONENTS WORK TOGETHER 
THE 
BUILDING 
ENVELOPE: 
A SYSTEM 
THAT 
WORKS 
TOGETHER 
Protection Is a Continuous Process, 
Not a One-Time Project. 
The building envelope is dynamic. Materials age, conditions 
change, and components experience wear. 
Stewardship is the ongoing commitment to keep every part 
performing as intended. 
THE STEWARDSHIP CYCLE 
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OBSERVE 
Notice changes and eariy 
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signs of wear. 
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2 INSPECT 
Evi,luate conditions and 
identify cor,cerns. 
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Address issues promptly 
before they grow. 
MAINTAIN 
Follow a routine maintenance 
plan to protect performance. 
PRESERVE 
Extend the life of components 
and protect your investment. 
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ENVIRONMENTAL 
FORCES NEVER STOP WORKING 
0 Roofing System 
8 Soffits & Fascia 
e Gutters & 
Downspouts 
0 Windows & Doors 
e Flashing 
0 Sealants 
G Exterior Walls 
0 Exterior Coatings 
& Finishes 
0 Foundation 
Interfaces 
Consistent stewardship keeps the entire 
system strong. 
Hawai'i's climate is beautiful, but it is also demanding. These forces act on your building every day. 
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SUN & UV 
Break down coatings, 
sealants, and materials 
over time. 
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RAIN & HUMIDITY 
WIND 
SALT AIR 
TEMPERATURE 
Create moisture 
that can penetrate. 
accumulate. and 
cause damage. 
Drives rain, lifts 
Accelerates corrosion 
CHANGES 
roof componentS, 
of metal componentS 
Cause expansion 
and carries salt 
and degrades 
and contraction that 
STEWARDSHIP 
MAKES BETTER DECISIONS 
When you under5tand how the building envelope 
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