HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A resilience fair at Alpha Electric will bring together builders, contractors and suppliers to showcase ways to help homes withstand hazards, including hurricanes and wildfires.
The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Organizers said approximately 15 to 20 manufacturers are expected to participate.
Materials for a more resilient home
Organizers shared tips on how homeowners can protect their homes during storms and hurricanes. Mark Paaluhi of Palolo Construction also described a cork barrier material designed for the exterior of a wood-frame home. He said the material can offer added resilience in a wildland fire.
Scott Kajioka of Alpha Electric said the material is intended to help limit the spread of fire and dissipate heat, though it does not guarantee how a home would perform in a wildfire.
Partners come together
Jo Bautista of Habitat for Humanity said suppliers are joining the event. Kajioka said participants include lumber, decking and construction-material suppliers…