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Weatherstripping helps keep the heat in REAL ESTATE OUTLOOK December IMS- Pig Weatherstripping is the way for homeowners to reduce heal loss ihe movable joints of doors win- Whenprop- applied makes I joints airtight but docs not prevent the unit being easily opened or closed Good weathers I ripping material should provide a longlasting and effective seal Materials and meth ods of installation vary between different types of doors windows and attic hatches When installing the weatherstripping be careful not to attach it so firmly that the mate rial is distorted Laying a thin bead or sealant before installing the ear ner is often useful Naturally rotten surfaces should be repaired before installing weatherstripping Care ful installation will achieve an air tight seal without requiring execs closing force A wide variety of materials are available some of which arc more effective and durable than others Choose a which is easily compressible bounces back doesnt performs well in cold weather For edge or sliding applications ensure the material length of the Most weatherstripping is sold with fastening system Some arc screwed onto the surface while others have a self adhesive tucking The accompanying chart pro information on the types of stripping commonly used for doors windows and attic hatches For information on spe brand names consult the manufacturer literature or your building supply dealer Type of Used tor Windows Doors and Attic Hatches Type Durability Application Comment Fait Low stapled Ineffective deformed open cell Low Prauure teal SeUedheWe nailed Tubular High leal Effective Highly noticeable Some product better to Lnegu- In ihe flip between he window or door end loaded High Screwed Used lor hinged windows and Adjusts lrreyuUiiUei In gap between window or door and iti May be stability Retains 111 original shape Do shrink crack remain Trouble accommodating long or varied width Spring metal High Hailed stapled Effective Spring vinyl High Face- or edge- Sell sdhesive or type vpe nailed Pressure or teal Available In a variety of width and Polypropylene strips are more to hrindng clacking or In colder climate Polyester or Medium Face edge- Selfadhesive Reasonably polypropylene stapled or track effective pile Siding or sweep- lype teat Primarily a replacement window and door Care be taken to replace with the correct Can be purchased either with or with- an attached plastic fin to Improve Highly May not provide a good teal in colder temperature Seel mint be to wooden Solar energy attractive option for pool owners Maintaining a comfortable temperature in need not cost you a small fortune in energy hills every summer Today 1 growing number of Canadian homeowners ire choosing solar energy systems lo heal their pool water and will benefits o energy savings long into the future The most widely ustd fuel for heating swimming pools is gas followed by oil propane solar energy and However installed solar energy is the only tint operates tree of energy charges benefit is that solar systems arc virtually maintenance free solar for other more valuable uses Comparing cosls A gas pool heal mg system about SI 1H to purchase lorluil In other words the system wouldiosiSZOIXl during us first year of operation and up follow nip year like the prices of most sources cosi mil increase after earl A solar poo he stem lias slightly higher insiallaiion cost typically about but no on going charges In fail ihe average homeowner tan the through savings a few yens In a comparison of the install a of pool heating ssstcms in Industries As i has demonstrated thit solar s cosily a 10 year Krnxl the Id be tor electric healing IW4 for oil heating and SKI for gas The total insts fur a solar would be in- How they operate Solar heating s stems operate on a simple principle solar panels absorb energy from ihe sun onsen it to heal from pool is pumped through these pin els when it the reluming to the pool Most solar pool he mug s siemsc of sol pip md tew Although the sssiemcan be controlled manually an auiomatic control feature can be idded for increased efficiency and conicnicnce Like most pool heal stems the pool filter pump is to circulate the isater be he ik 1 th a solar pool heating svsiem the swimming season cm usually about two weeks at the beginning and at the end of the season Most people with convention illy heated pool reluctant Him on the heating until good is guar ANDY KINO Sale Representative Entitles You To A PROFESSIONAL HOME EVALUATION At No Cost Or Obligation McKEOWN OR ANDY KING FOR PROMPT PROFESSIONAL A FRIENDLY SERVICE RESTAR MARLATT REALTY GROUP INC REALTOR NETWORK OF THE STABS Not lo olldl mmim IrMdy lifted lor all BILL Sl Raprawntatlir 8732437