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Mass.. is available with matching trim accesâ€" sories that add the finishing touches to a top notch appli- PAGE 8 A first class vinyl siding application can dramatically restore a home's original beauty or transform its ap- Peflra'TFe- Easil applied over existâ€" ing su aces. solid vinyl sid- ing lasts a lifetime, requires virtually no maintenance. and adds to the resale value of a home. Insulation shopping? Consider the r-value ’To eliminate unnecessary heat loss in your home, NHIC suggests the following: - Check for insulation in the attic. basement and be- tween floor joists. Adequate attic insulation alone can save homeowners an average 20 percent on winter fuel bills. ~ln cold weather, measure the temperature of a wall which separates two rooms with that of a wall facing the outdoors. In a well-insulated home, the inside of the ex« terior wall should register only slightly coolert The classic good looks of quality vinyl siding Made of high density polystyrene. Bird's orna- mental shutters give a home individuality and are easy to install on any type ofsurface. The new Woodstead'“ winter/summer storm door, constructed of structural foam polystyrene. resists the constant wear and tear caused by exposure to all types of weather. Many homeowners are avoiding the maintenance problems of wood, asbestos and metal siding by turning to solid vinyl. cation Virtually maintenance- free, solid vinyl siding is usually kept clean by rain Stubborn stains can be re- moved wilh a garden hose or by rubbing with a mild deter- gent. - - When shopping for insu- lation, look for its R-value. The R-value measures the effectiveness of the insula- tionâ€"the higher the R- vaJue, the greater its ability to resist heat flow. - Choose insulation de- signed to resist fire. corro‘ SlOn and infestation. 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Materials should be selected with care for quality and economy. Whether you choose redwood. pine. fir or cedar. be sure you select the right lumber grade for the puEQose. Either “way, it‘s a'fle'xible plan for backyard entertain» mg 9r 3 be_au_tiful fronl_e_ntfy. I fhe besl way to avoid uverspcnding is: Construct a two-tier deck for handsome outdoor enjoyment FALSE CAKES FOR RENT, B|RTHDAy' SHOWER ANNIVERSARY CAKES MADE TO ORDER FROM ONLY THE FINEST INGREDIENTS 22 LEVENDALE RD., RICHMOND HILL 883-5421 3 TIER ALL FRUIT GETTING MARRIED? “ 4, Levendale Pastry Shop arr ‘3»; HAS THE CAKE FOR YOU INCLUDING ORNAMENT Beautiful home innovation Garden grade redwood features knots and streaks of cream-colored sapwood which give it a rustic look and Because it's handsome, durable and economical, Georgia-Pacific‘s garden grade and Bee Redwood are ideal products for decks. fen_ces, any outdoor project. Redwood's decay resis- tance, easy workability and good looks are well known. And Georgia-Pacific‘s Bee and garden grades put red- wood in a price category comparable to other com- mercial softwoods. 2) Buy the smallest Quan- tity: possible: 7 I) Buy the lowest grade of lurpbgr (ha! will d9 the job. Redwood reacts individu- ally to climate. location and choice of finish. If a soft. drifiwood gray color is de- sired, leave the wood un- finished to weather naturally. To maintain the “redwood” color. use a stain. attractive coloration. Light but strong. it is easy to work with and well-suited to all outdoor uses. And to give the most last- ing protection to garden red- wood, 0-? recommends ap- plication of one easy-to- apply coat of water repellent. either as under-coat or as the sole finish to reduce the ef- fects of moisture and protect from dirt. $1 0000 CAKE In either folding or sliding styles. these doors can be ob- tained either fully louvered or with louvers in the lop half and closed panels in the bot- tom half. The natural look is in, es- pecially in home decorating. And. what could be more natural than the look and warmth of wood. Nowhere is the combina- tion of form and function more versatile than in wood louver doors. Because they are attractive as well as eff- cient. wood louver doors are popular in homes ranging from colonial to contempov rary design. Available as folding or slid- ing units, wood louver doors are excellent choices for closets in narrow hallways or foyers where there is little room for ordinary swing out doors. 29441859 The Finest of Craftsmanship and Materials 8241 Woodbine - Hwy. 7, Markham We are darn good, darn fast, and dam leasunable UPHOLSTERING Wood louver doors are home naturals W. 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