Historic Hawai‘i Foundation has issued a revised brochure to assist owners of vintage and vernacular homes in Hawaii with maintenance and preservation guidelines. Originally published in the mid-1980s by the County of Kauai, the reissued brochure has been updated to include revised practices related to sustainability and environmental guidelines, including energy and water efficiency, lead paint and vegetation.
The recommendations are not complicated or costly. Rather, these are maintenance-oriented guidelines and financially feasible considerations to help owners solve normal wear and tear problems. These guidelines are based on the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preservation, which are the foundation for many rehabilitation and home improvement projects in Hawaii. The purpose of this brochure is to address typical repairs necessitated by island environmental conditions – rain, humidity, strong sun, salt-air, mildew, algae and many pests that contribute to house upkeep challenges.
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