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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 12 Jul 1978, p. 45

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SUPPLEMENT TO McHENEY PLAINDEALER - PAGE 25 -WEDNESDAY, JULY 12,1978 Storm windows and doors stave off high costs and chilly blasts Aluminum storm windows aqfd doors and replacement windows are a great energy- saving idea these days. What with higher heating fuel costs, expected tax incen­ tives and memories of last winter's bitter cold, now may be as good a time as any to take that energy conserva­ tion step. Storm windows can cut heating bills 10 to 20 per cent, according to the National Bureau of Standards. At av­ erage 1977 fuel prices in a 6,000 degree day climate, s u c h a s C l e v e l a n d a n d Chicago, the investment in storm windows and doors can be recovered in five years, the NBS reported. That's based on current heat­ ing oil prices. The payback period could be as few as two to three years for electrically-heated * homes. And with President Car­ ter's proposed tax credits for home insulation the incentive is even greater. Under the Carter proposal, homeown­ ers would get a tax credit of 20 per cent of the first $2,000 spent on "approved" con s e r v a t i o n m e a s u r e s . Aluminum storm windows would fall under the "ap proved" conservation mea­ sures. When approved, the tax credits would be retroactive to the President's message. Therefore, it is not necessary to postpone installation until final passage of the legisla­ tion. Only about 21 million of the 75 million year-round, one family homes in the Un­ ited States have storm win­ dows on every windoW^re- ported the Census Bureau. The most widely-sold type of storm window is the "triple track" aluminum window that comes with screens that can be simply slid into place Roofing £iii<l<k for < l< > -it-yc niiN'llVrs Certain feed Corporation, leading manufacture! of building materials, has just published a pamphlet provid i r i g s i m p l e " h o w - t o " guidelines on applying as phalt rooting shingles lor the home craftsman or the pro­ fessional. In addition to providing basic safety information, the pamphlet includes illustra­ tions tit help the homeowner install hisnevs roof correctly. It is available, tree ot charge, from the Certain Teed Home Institute. P.O. Box KM) M. Valley Forge, Pa WK2. STORM WINDOWS, such a* these aluminum triple- traek kind with screens, can cut heating bills 10 to 20 per cent according to the National Bureau of Stan­ dards. Both storm sash and the screen each have their own tracks for self-storage. in the fall and spring. When shopping for win­ dows, try to see a full-size sample, if possible, and com­ p a r e t h e q u a l i t y o f t h e windows--particularly at the corners where joints should he neat, yet strong. Re­ m e m b e r , t h e h e a v i e r t h e frame and general construc­ tion, the stronger and more durable the window . Top quality windows also have thicker weatherstrip ping and heavier glass that weighs at least IK ounces per square foot? If your windows are loose and drafty--or hard to get up a n d d o w n -- c o n s i d e r r e ­ placement windows. They easily install in place of your old windows and cut down on air leaks. They are available with double-glazing that can take the place of storm win­ dows. A n e w t y p e o f h i g h l y efficient aluminum replace­ ment that is popular has a "thermal break" of special i n s u l a t i o n i n s i d e t h e aluminum to protect against energy loss and condensation through the aluminum frame. Aluminum windows usu­ ally are available in mill finish (plain), clear anodi/ed for added protection against pol lutants in the air, or painted. P l a i n a l u m i n u m c a n b e painted to match your home, if desired. l or a free copy of a booklet on selecting aluminum win dows. write to the Window Information Bureau, 250 West 57th St., New York. NY 10019. 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