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SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER-PAGE 23-FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 1975 This is the House That Jills Designed Nathaniel Hawthorne used a house in Salem, Mass., as the setting for his 19th Century masterpiece, "The House of Seven Gables." His effort undoubtedly was re­ sponsible for establishing the house as a New England landmark. A creation of 20th Century imagination has evolved in a suburb of Dallas from the dreams of more than 100 women. Known as "The House of 100 Plus Ideas," it is located in Irving, Texas. The three-bedroom, two- and-a-half bath, one-story, contemporary - styled home began in the minds of the women at a meeting of members of the National As­ sociation of Home Builders Women's Auxiliary in Wash­ ington, D.C., early in 1974. American Home magazine joined the Auxiliary in spon­ soring it. Well Built Windows Are Energy Savers Pew homeowners would want .to return to the days when homes were little more than one-room cabins with gunslits for windows. Yet some alarmists are propos­ ing, in effect, a return to the "dark ages." In an effort to conserve energy, they have come up with arbitrary mathematical formulas sharply curtailing the number and size of glass areas in a house. This "solu­ tion" ignores the reasons why homeowners want win­ dows in the first place. A better way to save heat lost through windows, says Andersen Corporation of Bayport, Minn., is to do it the same way heat loss is re­ duced through walls and ceilings -- with better insu­ lation. This can be accom­ plished by using precision- made, weathertight win­ dows, in both new construc­ tion and remodeling. Andersen points out that homeowners want windows for several reasons, includ­ ing view, ventilation, natu­ ral light, beauty and emer­ gency exit. Experienced home builders know they can't sell homes with an in­ sufficient number of win­ dows. Actually, says Andersen, operating windows can be energy savers, since one of the principal functions of a window is to allow ventila­ tion. Ventilation can reduce warm-weather air condi­ tioning costs. Natural day­ light reduces the need for artificial lighting. And when windows are located in southern exposures of homes with properly designed over­ hangs, they promote heat gain in the winter when the sun is low, but are protected from the high sun during the hot summer months. To achieve cross ventila­ tion, windows should be in­ stalled in opposite or adja­ cent walls, but away from corners. Some window styles are better energy - savers than others. Casement win­ dows, for example, are tight- er-fltting than double-hung windows, and also have more free ventilating area. Awn­ ing windows also have good weathertightness, and will provide good ventilation during inclement weather. Since double-hung win­ dows are more prone to lose heat through air infiltration than projected windows, An­ dersen says it is especially important to insist that dou- ble-hung windows meet high standards of design and manufacture. Double - pane insulating glass, factory- installed weatherstripping, and sash and frame materi­ als of wood or wood and low-maintenance vinyl are signs of a weathertight win­ dow. Insulating glass will achieve the same effect as tight-fitting storm sash over single-glazed windows, but without the bother and ex­ tra window washing that storm sash require. Wood, a natural insulator, is six times more efficient than brick and 1,770 times more efficient than aluminum in reducing heat loss. When these elements are combined with factory-installed vinyl weatherstripping, they result in a more weathertight win­ dow. Andersen says that tests show its windows are twice as effective in reduc­ ing heat loss through air in­ filtration as the recognized industry standards. SPECIALISTS in WATER CONDITIONERS and IRON FILTERS SALES SERVICE - ALL MAKES RENTALS - OPTIONS HOME SALT DELIVERY ,Rruner^g:^a> V J DIVISION OF TOM HUEMANN WATER CONDITIONING 385 - 3093 2103 W. CHURCH JOHNSBURG-McHENRY The 2,500 - square - foot home consists of three pods, or wings, linked together on a 100 by 100 foot lot and incorporates most of the features the women listed as necessities. The living room and mas­ ter bedroom, both with vaulted ceilings, a combina­ tion study and guest room with half bath and the mas­ ter bath make up one wing. Another contains the din­ ing room, two bedrooms with adjoining bath, the kitchen, family room and a combination laundry and hobby room. The carport and storage closets are in the third wing. Comfort, convenience, low maintenance and energy conservation were the fea­ tures the women wanted and got in their dream house. The curved kitchen has a breakfast area and a vari­ ety of labor saving devices, including double self-clean­ ing ovens -- one of them a quick-cooking microwave oven -- a trash compactor, a new type of frost-free re­ frigerator/freezer and no- wax vinyl flooring. Energy conservation was included in a variety of ways. This was achieved by the proper orientation of the house on the lot and by add­ ing extra insulation. In ad-* dition, tight-fitting Ander­ sen Perma-Shield casement, gliding windows and gliding doors -- all with double- pane insulating glass--were used to limit heat loss through the glass areas. The windows are located to pro­ vide maximum benefit from the heat of the low winter sun. Carefully designed roof overhangs shade the win­ dows from the high summer sun. "The House of 100 Plus Ideas" was featured at the 1975 Dallas convention of the National Association of Home Builders. It was put up for sale after the conven­ tion. For information on plans for the house, contact the National Association of Home Builders Women's EASY CARE WINDOWS The growing emphasis on minimal maintenance homes isn't surprising in today's convenience - oriented soci­ ety. Windows are an exam­ ple. The Andersen Corpora­ tion, a leading window man­ ufacturer, points out that its Perma-Shield windows feature low - maintenance vinyl-clad wood sash and frames that won't rust, pit or corrode and don't require protective painting. * * * * The will to live is the most important factor in de­ termining the life-span of man. * * * * Time, we remind you, is the most precious posses­ sion; don't waste your sup­ ply. Auxiliary, P.O. Box Heritage, Tenn. 37076. 266, Paneling Plus has a spring time special on the window that takes eare of itself. And saves you both energy and money. Andersen® Perma-Shield® Casement Windows fit right in to any building or remodeling plan. They're designed to save on heating bills. And cut window chores, too. WOOD. One of nature's , best insulators. Helps save on heating bills. WEATHERTIGHT DESIGN. Unlike the old leaky, drafty kind, Perma-Shield Casement Windows are two times more „ weathertight than recognized air infiltration standards. WHITE AND TERRA TONE BROWN INSIDE BEAUTY. Interior wood trim can be stained or painted to match any decor. Doesn't need painting. Won't rust, pit or corrode DOUBLE-PANE INSULATING GLASS. Provides fuel-saving benefits of storm windows without the bother EASY OPERATION. Designed to resist warping, sticking or binding. EASY CLEANING. All cleaning can be done fro the inside. No. C 31 WIDE SELECTION. Available in many sizes ' and combinations. The beautiful, carefree way to save fuel. Andersen Windowalls JL A.ANDERSEN CORPORATION • " BAYPORT, MINNESOTA 55003 Stop in today for a demonstration. HOURS: Mon-Sat. 8-5:30 Fri. till 9 Sun. 10-1 ANELING LUS 6319 RT. 14 CRYSTAL LAKE Phone 455-3000 Just East of Montgomery Wards