A class photo of all the participants who attended the Skilled Methods for Historic Window Repair Workshop on September 20, 2024 at BIA Hawaii.

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, in partnership with National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Training Center and Kalaupapa National Historic Park and National Historic Landmark; Alan Shintani Inc. and the Association for Preservation Technology Hawai‘i-Pacific Islands Chapter, presented a 1-day workshop,  Skilled Methods for Historic Window Repair, at Building Industry Association of Hawai‘i (BIA Hawai‘i) in Waipahu, O‘ahu.

The training presented pivotal skills in the repair and maintenance of historic wooden windows through the introduction of foundational preservation principles and practices, demonstrations by expert instructors and hands-on practice by trainees.   Participants represented a mix of skill levels and experience ranging from professionally trained carpenters to historic homeowner novices. In total there were 23 trainees, five master carpenter instructors, a Secretary of the Interior-qualified historic architect, and three HHF staff members for a total of 33 participants from Maui, Moloka‘i, O‘ahu and Canada.

The morning session presented the framework for historic preservation, introducing the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards & Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Properties. In the afternoon, trainees were grouped by experience level and rotated through four separate skill pods, each led by a master carpenter instructor. The pod themes were: 1) Wood Windows and Glazing, which included glass cutting, re-glazing and putty glazing; 2) Wood Windows & Hardware, exploring ropes and weights repair and use and maintenance of historic hardware; 3) Wood Preservation and Paint Selection examining cleaning methods, use of preservatives and linseed oil and appropriate paints; and 4) Wood Repair, providing instruction on when and how to use penetrating and filler epoxy and other tips for wood repairs.  

The workshop was a collaborative effort. Workshop instructors included Alan Shintani, President of Alan Shintani Inc.; Barbara Shideler, Principal and Historical Architect at MASON and President of the Association of Technology, Hawai‘i-Pacific Chapter; Joseph Kaiama and Cheyne Naeole, Historic Preservation Crew, National Park Service, Kalaupapa National Historical Park; Sara Stratte, PWR Section Project Supervisor, Historic Preservation Training Center, National Park Service; and George Boeman, Assistant Professor of Carpentry, Honolulu Community College.

Participant takeaways included new or deepened knowledge of historic preservation, an understanding of the components of double hung wooden windows and the process to properly assess and repair them, safekeeping their historic integrity. It was a rare opportunity for novices and more advanced students alike to gain invaluable tips, pose questions and learn best practices and problem solving related to wood window repair from experts in the field!

Mahalo nui loa to our project partners, instructors and site host, BIA Hawai‘i.

The workshop was in part funded by the Historic Preservation Education Foundation.

PHOTO GALLERY

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Morning Session – Introduction to Historic Preservation and Window Components, Safety, Documentation and Assessment

Afternoon Session – Demonstrations & Hands On Training in Wood Preservation and Repair; Glass Cutting and Putty Glazing and Hardware

Are you a carpenter, student or apprentice in the construction trades, repair or maintenance staff at a historic site, or handyperson interested in learning new skills or deepening your existing skills?
Then this workshop is for you!

NOW OPEN TO DIY & HOMEOWNERS, TOO!

Broaden your skill set, view demonstrations and practice hands-on techniques with experts in historic window repair at BIA Hawaii’s classroom and workshop space.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • Receive hands on training with experts in historic wooden window repair
  • Broaden your skills in a specialty field of carpentry
  • Learn historic window components and construction
  • Learn documentation and assessment techniques and best practices
  • Practice hands-on techniques for:
    • Wood windows – glass-cutting, re-glazing, putty glazing
    • Wood windows – ropes and weights repair and hardware
    • Wood preservation – cleaning, preservatives, linseed oil use, paint selection
    • Wood repair – penetrating epoxy and filler epoxy repairs

PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE:

  • Site Safety and OSHA Lead Training
  • An Introduction to Historic Preservation
  • Demonstrations and hands-on practice in wooden window assessment and repair
  • Certificate of Completion
  • HHF’s “Guidelines for Maintaining Historic Wood Windows” brochure
WHEN

Friday, September 20, 2024
8:30am-4:30pm

WHERE

Building Industry Association of Hawaii
(BIA Hawaii) Workshop Space
94-487 Akoki St, Waipahu

Email questions to:  andrea@historichawaii.org

The workshop is designed for carpenters, those working or apprenticing in the construction trades, repair or maintenance staff at a historic site and handypersons.   The fee is $50* (payable prior to September 20).

A completed application is required. Applicants will be notified by email if they have secured a spot. Spaces will be filled on a first come first served basis.

*Lunch included in registration fee.

  • Application Deadline:  The application period is closed.
  • Decision Notice:  Applicants will be notified on or before September 6
  • Workshop Fee due September 13, 2024 (Payment link and instructions will be emailed to applicants.)

Presented by:
Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, Alan Shintani, Inc. and the Association of Preservation Technology, Hawai‘i-Pacific Chapter

Supporting Partners

This project is in part funded by the Historic Preservation Education Foundation.

INSTRUCTORS

Alan Shintani is the president of Alan Shintani, Inc., founded in 1984. He has been a general contractor for 37 years. Alan began as a small residential contractor in 1981 with the business originating with a commitment to Hawaii residents & local businesses. Some of his achievements include the historical renovation of the Royal Mausoleum Chapel, Mauna Ala in 1984; 8(a) Contractor 1996; awarded Special Congressional Recognition by the City and County of Honolulu and the US Small Business Administration for Small Business Person of the Year 2002. Alan is past president of City Contractor and Building Industry Association; and a mentor in joint ventures and partnerships in support and development of many small businesses.

Joseph Kaiama, Kalaupapa National Historic Park. From 2022-2023, Kaiama spearheaded a project to restore the historic buildings of Moloka’i Light. Using his vast experience in historic preservation carpentry, Kaiama led a seven-person crew made primarily of Native Hawaiian employees. This crew worked hard to clear out the houses, which were full of pests from being vacant, and restored them to their previous condition. As part of the project, Kaiama trained his young crew on preservation skills, passing on his knowledge to the next generation of stewards.

Cheyne Kolonahe Naeole, born and raised on Moloka’i, has worked with the historic preservation crew at Kalaupapa National Historic Park on the Island of Moloka’i for 19 years. Naeole and his colleagues are responsible for preserving all the historical buildings and monuments throughout the Historic Park.

Sara Stratte is a historic preservation specialist and project manager for the National Park Service Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC). Sara oversees preservation construction projects on historic resources at NPS units in Hawaii and across the western United States, including twentieth century concrete structures, vernacular wooden buildings, and pre-contact and colonial masonry ruins. She enjoys the challenge of working in new environments, building relationships with local park staff and community partners, and learning about regional variations in building styles. She holds a Master’s of Science in Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania.

Robin Ho is the Safety and Health Manager at Alan Shintani, Inc. since 2002. Ho has over 29 years of experience in Construction Safety and Health. His certifications include being a Safety Trained Supervisor in Construction (STSC) from Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) since 2003 and a Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) from Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) since 2013.

George Boeman is an assistant professor of carpentry at Honolulu Community College. He was accepted into the United Brotherhood of Carpenters apprenticeship Program and then indentured in 1973-74. After completing his apprenticeship in 1979 he received his journeyman’s certificate and worked in the trade until 2007 then registered in HCC’s Small Vessel Fabrication and Repair program. He began teaching rough framing for the apprenticeship program in 2005 and has been teaching in Honolulu Community College’s Carpentry Technology program since 2009.

Barbara Shideler is a Principal and historical architect with MASON. She joined the firm’s predecessor, Spencer Mason Architects, in 1989, transitioned to Mason Architects Inc. as the firm launched in 1998, and became a partner in 2009. She has a B.Arch. and a Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation from the University of Hawai‘i. Barbara has designed the restoration and renovation of significant historic buildings and residences in Hawai‘i, including award winning projects at Kaumakapili Church and the Historic Kaua‘i County Building and prepared design guidelines and preservation plans for historically significant projects in the state as diverse as Kōke‘e and Waimea Canyon State Parks, Punahou Campus, and the Hāna Highway Historic Bridge District.  Barbara is the president of the Association of Preservation Technology Hawaii/Pacific Islands Chapter.

Kiersten Faulkner is the chief executive of Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and oversees all aspects of its preservation programs, strategic planning, business lines and operational matters. She holds a Master of Arts in Urban and Environmental Policy from Tufts University and is a member of the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Certified Planners (FAICP).

Andrea Nandoskar is the Education Program Manager for Historic Hawaii Foundation. She has worked with HHF for over 11 years and organizes seminars, workshops, lecture series, tours, advocacy campaigns and communications. Andrea is the workshop program manager and logistics lead.