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New storm door resists weathering @Homes built before the energy crisis often were de- signed with little or no regard for energy conservation. With the price of fuel today, such homes may be prohibi- tively expensive to heat and cool. However, homeowners can usually cut fuel costs and increase the energy effi- ciency of their homes. PlaVI'l ahead to reduce home fuel bills Energy consérvation . . . CONSTRUCT ED 0F structural foam polystyrene with inner metal reinforcements, the new WoodsteadTM summer/winter storm do'or resists constant wear and tear in all types of weather. Weighing only 38 lbs., the door by building materials manufacturer, Bird 81 Son, inc., East Walpole, Mass., can be easily installed by one person. An attractive wood grain texture and raised panels make the Woodstead'“ storm door a distinctive addition to any home. According to the National Home Improvement Coun- cil, heating and cooling ac- count for more than 50 per- cent of most home energy bills. Unusually high fuel bills can be greatly reduced by taking the following energy-saving steps. Prevent heat loss Caulking and weath- erstripping doors and win- dows can cut home fuel costs by as much as 13 percent. Weatherstripping creates a nearly weathertight seal be- tween the frame and the win- dow or door. Caulking fills in Banner \ 727-4221 , ’ WEDDING INVITATIONS CALL the small gaps and cracks through which additional engrgy can_es_cape. Storm windows and doors cut down on heat loss and heat gain by creating a dead- air space between two panes of glass. Plastic sheets are the cheapest type of storm win- dows, although glass is less susceptible to weather dam- age. Insulation saves Some experts estimate that as many as eight out of ten American homes are wasting energy because of inad- equate insulation. NHlC suggests these ways to find out if your home needs insu- lation: 0 Determine the R valueâ€" the resistance to heat flowâ€"of the insulation you already have. If it has a value of less than R-l3, you proba- bly need mpre insulation. to Look for insulation be- tween floor joists and rafters, and over unheated crawl EHEEU POWER TOOLS - EQUIPMENT REPAIRS CHAIN SAWS - CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT RENTALS alumni zzzzzzzg 15 a 249 EAGLE ST. 8984000 S NEWMARKET. ONT. L3Y1J9 8884001 U EEEEEE am: 103 OEENSWAY SOUTH KESWICK, ONT. MP 125 Keswick Rental Eagle Rental Sales 8: Service Sales 8! Service If your roof has suffered in the cold winter months, it is time to think ofa new one. If you live in a warm climate unaffected by snow, sleet and ice, it still is a good idea to check your roof out for certain danger signals. In terms of asphalt roofing. you should first look to see if any shingles have blown away or been torn up at the corners . . . a sure route for moisture to get in. Also check for cracks. and look at the roof and in your gutters to see if the surface granules have washed off to any great degree. Fiber glass shingles setting trend in residential roofing These granules are em- bedded in the asphalt surface of the shingles to offset the damaging effects of the sun or other harsh elements. If you are sufi‘ering appre- ciable granule loss. or dam- age of the sort described, it is time for you to talk with a roofing coptractoE. A “More than that, however, there is a major move toward fiber glass shingles. They may look like conventional asphalt shingles ," he continues, “but they have a fiber glass mat {or middle “There is a definite swing to asphalt shingles through- out the country." says S.G. Lym, merchandising manâ€" ager of the Residential Roof- ing Department at Johns- Manville. spaces, garages and base- ments. Installing the proper kind of insulation in ceilings, walls and floors can mean savings of up to 50 percent in fuel consumption. 0 To check for insulation inside wallsâ€"TURN OFF ELECTRICITY, remove light switch plate from ex- terior wall and shine flash- light into wall cavity. - On a cold day, compare the temperature of an inside wall with that of a wall which faces outdoors. If the ex- terior wall feels only slightly cooler, your home is proba- bly adequately insulated. The easiest way The Council reminds homeowners that the easiest, least expensive way to con- serve energy and save money. is to lower the thermostat during winter, and raise it during the summer. Each de- gree over 68 adds about 3 percent to your winter fuel bill. 476-2681 478-2225 lulu-nu lu n uu-gv_- "-9 . _. n, which may look like conventiohhl haphalrshinglesâ€"but which have a fiber glass mat, or middle layer, that makes the shingles superior in many ways. layer) that is superior in bonds together in a far many ways to an organic superior way." wastepaperfelt rriat. THERE IS A MAJOR MOVE (owafd filzer- glass shingles “In the first place,“ says Lym, “fiber glass is fire re- tardant. Fiber glass shingles have a Class A fire-resistance ratingâ€"the highest available Conventional asphalt shin- gles have only a Class C rat- ing. “In the second place, the fiber glass mat is a porous mesh that absorbs approxi- mately 75 percent more of the protective weatherproofing asphalt layer than shingles with a wastepaper felt mat base, and the whole unit D PLEASE SEND ME A COPY OF YOUR HOME BUYER’S GUIDE. D I AM INTERESTED IN ACOUIRING A HOME IN THE__________.AREA. 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