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-I PAGE 18, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1984, WHITBY FREE PRESS SThe first step in easlng the pain of mountlng fuel and utillty costs Is to consider the panes in' 4 your windows. Many homeowners are discovering that replaclng old, drafty windows with modemn, snug-fitting wood win- dows is an econornical home improvement. Those with double-pane insulating g lass or separate storm sash go a long way toward trim- ming the high costs of heatlng and cooling. Good windows can ac- tually be an energy asset. In winter, sunlight enters windows where Its warmth is trapped behind two layers of glass. The National Woodwork Manufac- turers Association poin- ts out that ln many cases this solar heat gain ex- ceeds the windowsheat loss; thereby providing supplementary heat during the colder mon- ths.. In summer, cool air inside a home is in-ý su lated f rom the outdoor heat by thie double layer' of glass. There are other ways that windows can moderate utility costs, says NWMA. In summer, windows'canbe opened R elieve Pa in s to cool breezes to reduce or eliminate the need for costly air conditioning: Adequate 1dayllght streamlng through win- dows also lowers the need for artificial lighting. To obtain the best that windows are capable of, adds NWMA, you have to buy good windows. Wood, is ,used ln ,the f ria,and sash of well- made ýyindows ýbecause wood is a naturai in- sulator. Factory-applied weatherstripping as- sures a snug fit and reduces heat-robbing air infiltration'. The glazing should be double-pane Insulating. glass or separate storm sash. Many wood windows also have an exterior cladding*ta al but eliminates the.need for periodic painting. The In- terior of the wood sash can be painted or stained to blend or contrast with room colors. Stock wood windows are available in a variety of, sizes and styles at local 'home centers or building suppiy dealers. To make windows even more economical, con- sider installing them yourself. Ventilation Can. HeIp Insulation Work DOO RÉ WITH 4 SEALS (PATENTED) MORE THAN 2" THICK AVAILABLE IN 3 MODELS MANY NEW SAFETY FEATURES SUNRISE ALUMINUM' 1626 CHARLES ST. (Factory> WHITBY, ONTARIO 668-7602 Mon..FrI. 7:30.4 p.m. Set. 10.4 pm. BUYDIRECTLY $IAl9SL FROM FACTORY, 1 939 SL SAVE THE COST' Reg- Price $280000O 0F MIDDLEMAN Sale' Prîce Valld Untîl, Nov. 1lOth, 1984 Sale price valid only for orders placed ai the f aclorylshowroom OUR PRICES ARE LOWER THAN SOME 2 DOORS WI1TH ON LY 3 SEALS Ventilation recom- mendations f rom the National Minerai Wooi Insulation Association * Include: *Always provide at least two vents- so that air can flo0w in one and out the other., *Vent size should depend on attic size and whether there is a vapor barrier ,below -the- in-' su lation - If a vapor barrier, which has beený designed -to prevent the transfer of moisture, has been Installed below-the Insulation ilayer, Ventts should provide up to one square f oào f blet and' oütlet'for every -600 square feèt 0f attic floor area. 'Attics '-wlthout vapor barriers, -howé*Ver, sh'ould 'have týWice '-as much -ventilation - onè' square foot for every.300, squarêlfeef. e Fireplace Safety For Homeowners,',f-,- With the woodburning seasun right aroùnd the corner,., the -Wood Heating AIlliance, a non- prof it 'organization' that promotes the safe use of wood/coal energy, offers the following fireplace safety advice to homeowners. Befàre building the fflrst f Ire tris, faîli t is- Im- portant for-homeoWners to: elnspect thie roof in the area of the chimney and remiove any obsruc- tions or foreign material. *lnspect the chimney top housing, remove any obstructions, and dlean the bird guard screen. lnspect the flue for obstructions,., In - addition. to thie above annual Inspection,., WHA "recommenda' the: foilowing steps be taken before eéach use.of thie f ireplace: enspect the f irebox to be sure. itlis cean.and ready fo r. use. Removeý excessive ashes. eMake sure thie fireplace screen and'air inletloutlet grilles are dlean and unobstructed. *lnspect the hearth and firebrick liner, for cracks or damage. *Make sure the flue se unobstructed and the damper 'is completely Lopen. Replace Panes, Attics with insulation in the f loors need ven- tilation above' the ln- sulation layer, says the Air-C onditiopnng a Refrigeration institute (ARI). The air circulation helps to keep thie tem- perature inside the home stable aIl year roufld.' ' ,in winter,' when the ln- sul-ation1 kee 1ps heat in- side your home,, aftic, vents keep air cIrculating to prevent the build-up of unwanted moisture. During warmer days, the Insulation la]yer works to keep heat out of the living space* below the attic - and, if your* home Is air-conditioned, to keep .the cool air ln your home from escaping through the celiings. 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