CHAPTER 3 ยท )( 
THE 
BUILDING 
ENVELOPE: 
A SYSTEM 
THAT 
WORKS 
TOGETHER 
Stewardship 
Today for a Stronger, 
More Resilient Tomorrow. 
Hawai'i's climate is both beautiful and demanding. 
Sun, salt air, rain, wind, and volcanic ash create 
constant stress on every exterior surface. 
A well-maintained building envelope is not just about 
appearance-it 
is about performance, protection, 
and peace of mind. 
THE FIVE PILLARS OF BUILDING ENVELOPE STEWARDSHIP 
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UNDERSTAND 
INSPECT 
MAINTAIN 
0 
PROTECT 
Know how your building 
Look for early signs of 
Keep systems dean, 
Preserve materials and 
envelope works and 
what each component 
does to protect 
your property. 
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wear, damage, or poor 
sealed, and functioning 
components with quality 
performance before 
through routine 
care, coatings, and 
they become 
maintenance and 
proactive water 
expensive problems. 
timely repairs. 
management. 
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A SMALL COMMITMENT TODAY 
PREVENTS BIG COSTS TOMORROW 
WITH STEWARDSHIP 
WITHOUT STEWARDSHIP 
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0 
Systems perform as intended 
0 Small issues grow into big 
problems 
Fewer unexpected repairs 
0 Higher repair and replacement 
Lower long-term costs 
costs 
Improved comfort and s.,fety 
0 Increased risk of damage 
0 Decreased efficiency 
Stronger property value 
0 Reduced property value 
Peace of mind 
0 Stress and uncertainty 
A LEGACY YOU CAN BE PROUD OF. 
COSTS YOU COULO HAVE AVOIDED. 
We do not inherit our properties 
from our ancestors. 
We borrow them from our children. 
STEWARD THEM WELL. LEAVE THEM BETTER. 
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PRESERVE 
Extend the life of your 
investment and maintain 
comfort, safety, beauty, 
and long-term 
value. 
STEWARDSHIP 
IS FUTURE-FOCUSED 
Every decision you make 
today affects how your 
property will perform 
tomorrow-and 
for the 
generations that follow. 
Good stewardship today 
means a stronger, 
healthier, and more 
valuable property 
for years to come. 
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CHAPTER 3 
I 
UNDERSTANDING THE BUILDING ENVELOPE 
\),...,: STEWARDSHIP TODAY. VALUE TOMORROW. 

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