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% SECTION 1 - SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAIN DEALER - PAGE 14 -FRIDAY, MARCH 23,1S79 Gel your mliney'n mxtrth... Don't let inflation go through the roof I Check to see if you need 'top9 repairing If the cost of inflation seems to he going through the \ roof, you had better check to make sure that your roof doesn't have any holes in it! ' * KvcYl if there aren't any holes, you may he in the market for a new roof any­ way. If so. there are three ' important points to consider before you attempt to evalu­ ate the cost of a new roof, according to the Certain I eed Home Institute. Suit your ()ne of the first features to look for when purchasing a new roof is the type of roof covering that would best suit your own home. Many roofing materials are available1 today. Among them .ire: felt-based asphalt shin­ gles. fiber glass-based as­ phalt shingles, roll roofing, ceramic tiles,* slate, wood shingles and shakes, alumi­ num shingles, asbestos- cement shingles and built up roofing. Overwhelmed by the wide range of choice's? It 's impor­ tant tit note that asphalt shin­ gles are the most popular type of roof covering for new home construction and re­ modeling. In fact. they are lopping off more than KO percent of all U.S. homes*and', because of their durability, economy and attractive appearance, fiber glass-based asphalt shingles are fast becoming the most popular of all types of asphalt shingle products. WHEN IHJYINi; A NEW ROOF,make sure you get your money'* worth. Fiber glass roofing is becoming the most popular because of the benefits available. These CcrtainTced "(»lassguard" fiber glass shingles offer good looks, a "(llass A" fire rating and exceptional durability (they come with a 20-year warranty). * Slop. look, lihtrn Whatever covering you select, the material, obvi­ ously. will constitute the first cost. Labor will be your sec­ ond expense. Added together . . . you've got the initial cost of a new roof! SIOP. LOOK. AND LIS- LLN. We're not finished yet. Homeowners must re­ member that initial cost is but a small part of the whole pic­ ture. The long-term cost, de­ termined by life expectancy and maintenance require­ ments of the particular type of roof covering, makes all the difference. Life expectancy . Find out what the life ex­ pectancy is for your choice of roofing, and ask about any guarantees or warranties of­ fered by the manufacturer. The CertainTeed Corpora­ tion, for example, warrants some of their fiber glass- based shingles for up to 25 years. on all RANGES, WASHERS. DRYERS Start your Spring shopping at Norgas for your new range, washer and dryer. All models are priced at a savings to you from our regular prices. Sale offer is good February 1 through March 31, 1979. , | YES! Please contact me right away about | a new range, washer or dryer I Name. I | Address. I T | Town NORGAS CREDIT Zip. I | Phone. ^ Clip and mail to vour local Norgas office NORTHERN PROPANE GAS COMPANY orgas Where Dependability Begins 4003 W. MAIN ST. McHENRY, ILLINOIS 815-385-4200 Life expectancy is influ­ enced by many factors, like fire safety, wind resistance and. of importance ,to homeowners in warm, humid climates, fungus and algae resistance. Don'i let your roof go up in smoke! Fire safety is tested by Underwriters Labora­ tories'. Inc., an independent, non-profit public testing laboratory. Roofing that is classified as Class "C" has been tested for light fire exposure, indi­ cating that it will not be easily ignited, and will not readily support the spread of fire over the roof area. Natural fire protection Some roofing materials, such as slate and ceramic tiles, offer natural fire protec­ tion. Felt-based asphalt shin­ gles are manufactured to meet Class "C" standard or better. Wood shingles are readily combustible and will not meet the Class "C" standard unless they are chemically treated for fire retardancy. Most fiber glass-based as­ phalt shingles, however, have been awarded a Class "A," the highest rating con­ ferred for fire resistancy. Wind resistance is also tested by Underwriters Laboratories, and shingles must withstand test winds of 60 miles per hour continu­ ously for two hours to be classified as "wind resis­ tant." Check labor costs Self-sealing Asphalt shin­ gles that bear the "wind- resistant" label were origi­ nally developed for high- wind areas, but now are standard in most parts of the country. Now that you know what to look for, have selected your roofing materials, checked into labor costs and determined the life expec­ tancy of your new roof--it is easy, with a little simple arithmetic, to estimate the annual cost. Magic formula Here's the magic formula: Total cost of materials and labor, divided by design life, equals the annual cost of use. COME AGAIN? Just add the cost of labor and materi­ als, and then divide by the shingle's design life. You may be surprised to learn that the more expensive shingle is the more econom­ ical one in the long run, be­ cause the cost of materials and labor is spread out over a longer period of time. Re­ member the old adage, "You get what you pay for!" For more information, write the CertainTeed Home Institute at P.O. Box 860, Valley Forge, PA 19482. How to give old fireplace fresh new spring clean-up bll a A fireplace can be the focal point of any room and an element of beauty through­ out the year. This spring, be Sure to include it in your cleaning and redecorating schedule. Before you start to clean your fireplace or hearth, make sure the damper is open. Then, brush all hearth and interior surfaces with a strong, natural bristle brush and dispose of ashes; do not use a nylon or steel brush which could harm fireplace surfaces. Don't clean the fireplace with your vacuum cleaner as the air from the unit might blow dust around the entire room. The sticky soot of the fireplace can also dirty your vacuum attachments. Cleaning a well-used fire­ place is a super-size; job; after removing loose soot and ashes, to remove ground-in dirt and grime use Fantastik® spray cleaner. Just spray and allow to soak for two min­ utes; then scrub and rinse with fresh water. Acces­ sories can also be spray cleaned using a soft sponge or clean cloth--wipe dry and polish. A job well done deserves to be enjoyed, so become creative! Fill the clean hearth with lots of plants and big, fat, chunky candles, or try a fish tank, a bird cage or your favorite piece of sculpture, lighted with a small spotlight. ffj m u ft $ m m M m M* *ll m a QUALITY FIREPLACES THE FIREPLACE EXPERTS faeatilatDr* AMtraCAS LEAONG FBf PLACE SVSTEMS Woodburning Fireplace *995 VAS COMPLETE INSTALLATION. SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH. BRICK OR STONE. 5' HIGH x 6'WIDE. AS LOW AS FREE IN-HOME ESTIMATE High fa Quality • Low fa Price CHECK OUR PRICE AND COMPARE. 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