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OCTOBER IS & Autumn is the time to inspect your house before winter sets in. Have a look at the attic to check the condition of the insulation and to make sure that there are no air leaks. In fact, warm and humid air that escapes the house and penetrates the attic can cause condensation, ice dams on the roof, and water infiltration. There should be no holes, air leaks, or bypasses from the house to the attic. The attic should also be sufficiently insulated to prevent house heat from escaping. If your attic is well-sealed and well- insulated, it will remain cool and dry. If your house is older, you may have to remove the insulation from between the joists, and, if necessary, remove the boards, in order to seal all gaps and holes. You can then add insulation. If your attic is not spacious enough to ensure that the perimeter of the floor is well insulated, install some deflectors or expanding styrofoam to prevent the insulation from blocking the air vents. You can then insulate the space between the deflector and the attic floor. Expanding foam is ideal because it seals as well as insulates. You can also have a self-sealing membrane installed under the shingles to prevent water from seeping through the roof. A house ready for winter Install styrofoam deflectors to prevent the insulation from obstructing the air vents. ? ? ? i ? ? i V ? ? ? U ? ? i ? } i ? V ? ? ? ? ? > V ? ? U ? * ? ? ? i ? ? ? ? > ? > } i ? i ? ? ? { ? ? ? ? ? n ? x ? x n ? ? i ? > ? ? \ ? ? ? ? ? J ? ? ? V ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? i ? V > ? U ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? V ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? i ? V > i i ? ? ? } ? 9 " 1 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? V ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? i ? ? ? 905-873-2634 416-939-0434 Asphalt Snow Clearing Concrete Crack Filling Curbs Sealing Catch Basins Line Painting ? ATTIC INSULATION BLOWN IN ? Increase Your Comfort Level ? Repair Water and Mold Damage ? Venting Repairs ? Insulation Removal AFFORDABLE INSULATION AND RENOVATION 905.456.9630 FREE ESTIMATES & CONSULTATION HOME/UPSTAIRS HARD TO HEAT OR COOL? WE CAN HELP! Limit 1 coupon per customer ATTIC INSULATION $AVE ONENERGYCOSTS! SAVE $100 Mention This Ad Dave LoDuca Ceramic Tile Installation Back Splashes Heated Flooring Bathroom Renovations Kitchen Cabinets Vanities Fireplace Mantels We do small renovations! IRISH CABINET MAKER Call 905-877-0974 CUSTOM WOODWORKING Have You Cleaned Your Windows Yet? Residential & Commercial Eavestroughs & Windows Fully Insured 20 Years of Reliable Professional and Quality Service in Your Area For A Free Estimate Call:(519)853-5456 We are Ready When You Are! Owner Operator Garage Doors - Electric Openers Windows, Entrance Doors, Storm Doors, Patio Doors Sales, Service & Installation Phone 519-853-2114 Fax 519-856-0559 R & R Company WINDOW & DOOR REPLACEMENT SPECIALISTS 348 Guelph St., Georgetown 905-877-6310 We specialize in: Windows & Screen Repair Glass Cutting Custom Size Mirrors Tabletops Glass Shelves Fireplace Glass We can repair car mirrors Beveled Mirrors UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Call for a FREE Estimate in October Next, check for air leaking through the exterior walls of the house, particularly through the windows. To find the leaks, use a lit candle or a feather as you move around the areas you suspect may be letting air escape. Carefully caulk all leaks. 4 Home, Lawn and Energy, Wednesday, October 17, 2007