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£NT TO McHENRY PLAlSDEALER-PAGE 6-FRIDAV, APRIL 18, 1975 i t - i r * ° i - • n x v - mm Vinyi Sidmg and a New Roof Freshens Home Exteriors Give the exterior of your home a whole new fresh look that will give you greater home comfort and protection, plus the full satisfaction of having one of the most attractive homes in your neigh­ borhood. Starting where it coun­ ts, on the exterior, you'll be protecting your valued inside walls and fur- hings from unsightly age, besides giving your exterior a new per­ manent clean look. The exterior sidewall cover of your home has a number of purposes. It must first provide you the needed protection again­ st the damaging effects of nature's elements. It should guard you against water entering your home either from wind-driven rains or from melting snow or ice, and prevent moisture seepage. It should also contain in­ sulating properties to reduce the amount of heat entering your home during the summer, and keep the cold out in the winter. Similar properties for the purpose of reducine the outside noise level should also be inherent in the material. Now, strong popularity is accorded this new ex­ terior sidewall cover that can perform these tasks and more. Its solid vinyl clapboard and vertical styled sidings. For ap­ pearance, it creates hand­ some architectural ef­ fects especially when in use with other vinyl siding panels and with other natural siding materials, such as stone and brick. Made of one of the toughest of all plastic compounds, solid vinyl siding is manufactured by Bird & Son, Inc., East Walpole, Mass. It is a triumph of modern technology, emerging as one of the most beautiful, d u r a b l e b u i l d i n g materials ever discovered or invented. It took years of research and develop­ ment to perfect. Solid vinyl is virtually i n d e s t r u c t i b l e a n d requires little or no main­ tenance. Dirt and grime may be removed with minimum of effort. It never needs paint or other surface coloring TREES SHRUBS * EVERGREENS BOULDERS STATUARY OTHER GARDENING NEEDS Prottsman NURSERY & LANDSCAPING 9 2 0 3 U . S . 1 2 R I C H M O N D . I L L P h . 8 1 5 / 6 7 8 - 4 1 1 9 o r 4 1 4 / 2 7 9 - 6 9 2 4 since the color of vinyl runs throughout the material. It is impervious to pollutants in the air, and is unaffected by fungi, termites or other vermin. It will not sup­ port fire nor will it con­ duct lightning or elec­ tricity. Solid vinyl sidewall c o v e r c o m b i n e s acoustical and thermal insulation properties with the aesthetic appeal of natural wood. It comes in colors proven to be most compatible to exterior designs; white and yellow. A recent innovation in solid vinyl siding has been the development of BRANDED vinyl which accentuates handsome woodgrain textures, with vinyl-on-vinyl overtones. The Bird & Son solid vinyl sidings and ac­ cessories have been ap­ proved for insured con­ struction loans by the F e d e r a l H o u s i n g A d ­ ministration (FHA), and conforms to the re­ quirements of the De­ partment of Com­ merce, National Bureau of Standards. The firm also issues a siding warranty which covers defects of material and workmanship during manufacture. A Step-Saving Idea For Home Laundry Centers The laundry center is located on the second floor balcony within a few steps of the home's three bedrooms. The reason for this innovative design is simple and practical: the bulk of laundry articles-- Traditional baauty and charm andura whan homeipare clad in solid vinyl sidings. Maintananca and painting are gone forever. Exterior sidewall cover made of solid vinyl cannot blister, peel, flake or warp like wood, nor can it corrode or rust like metal. It has proved its rugged durability over many years under conditions of severe corrosion and weather ex­ posure. Rustic natural "shake" look is achieved in this roof which in­ cludes wind and fire safety features that accompany the Class "C" classification granted by the testing firm of Un­ derwriters' Laboratories, Inc. The construction and color variations of asphalt roofing shingles have become a dominant factor in the architectural styling in today's home. This newly designed heavy weight shingle presents a bold wood-textured appearance that lends charm and sophistication to all kinds of roof shapes. sheets and pillowcases and soiled clothes -- come from the bedrooms, and what better way to save steps for the homemaker than putting her laundry center as close as possible to the primary source of soiled articles. Ample room is also available within the laundry center for linen storage and ironing equipment, and the en­ tire area is concealed behind folding doors when not in use. Automatic washers and dryers have been developed to a point where doing the laundry is simply a matter of set 'n forget. Although the actual washing or drying of clothes is now a simple process, the chore of bringing soiled articles to the laundry and then returing them to storage still remains. Laundry chutes and first-floor laundry rooms are step- savers in the right direc­ tion. but more so is the General Electric laundry center. • I -- 4 A Hahn rotary XT ti tiller makes gardening more fun. • Choose from three models to handle soil preparation chores with ease • Digs easier, deeper, faster with specially designed tines that pulverize packed, grassy soil. • Removable transport wheels and adjustable depth bar simplify handling • Weight is over tines where it works for . not ft'1 against you ? L • $274* ahn AIC IE"; H [ a [R [ piwi A | »i E S§H V 3^ H.P. 3729 West Elm Street - McHenry, 111. 60050