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Cheval Mirror Tamis juvenile fuftniTURe COMPLETE JUVENILE and TEEN FURNITURE SELECTION MONDAY & FRIDAY 10-9, TUES., WED., THURS., and SAT. 10-5:30 4605 WEST ROUTE 120 McHENRY, ILLINOIS 60050. . £.815)385-9292 From grass to glass: a short history of roofing PAGE 29 -PLAINDEALER -V Withstood rain Raindrops would fall on a reed-roof pitched at an angle, and would travel along each reed several inches. Then, before the drop could penetrate the bundle, it would be conveyed to the eave of the roof, where it would drop harmlessly to the ground. America's first settlers con­ tinued the use of thatched roofs after arriving in this country but, as they pushed westward, there was less hay. What little they found was put to other uses. The answer to their problems was literally placed at their feet, and. "Kansas bricks" made of sod soon became the roofing standard. Unfortunately, the sod was heavy and hard to work with. Even worse, the bricks often leaked at the times when over­ head protection was most needed--during heavy rain­ storms. L Search continued Time marched on and so did the search for the perfect roof. Wood, tile and slate each had their day in the sun and rain and winds but they, too, had prob­ lems: wood burned, while tile and slate were both very heavy and extremely expensive. A roof for the common man was needed. Then, early in this century, came the discovery of felt- based asphalt shingles. Durable and good looking, the shingles provided excellent protection for the home. In fact, many companies of­ fered 15 to 20 year warranties on their shingles--a full gener­ ation of protection! At long last, man had found what he had sought for so long.-- FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1980 Roofing pioneers like the CertainTeed Corporation con­ tinued to improve asphalt shingles with innovative tech­ nology. They developed new looks, colors and textures so that homeowners could achieve spe­ cial effects with their roofing. Wide assortment Today, there is a wide range of completely distinctive roof­ ing products from which homeowners can choose. There are shingles, for exam­ ple, that have random overlay tabs and a wood-grained sur­ face, so they look like wood, but last longer. In fact, the shingles (Hall­ mark) carry a 25-year limited warranty--whereas wood is not warranted at all. Space age technology has helped the roofing industry even more, and a recent techno­ logical development incorpo­ rated a fiber glass mat into the shingle. Whereas asphalt shingles are like asandwich of felt between layers of asphalt, these new shingles replace the felt with an ' extremely durable fiber glass mat. The result is the best shingle yet devised by man. Many advantages Fiber glass-based shingles such as those pioneered by CertainTeed, will not curl, cup or blister, as will some other roofing shingles. And, because fiber glass is non-combustible, these new shingles have been awarded a Class A fire rating from Underwriters Laboratories, the highest rating available from this independent testing agency. In addition, fiber glass shingles are as beautiful as they are safe. Grass fibers to glass fibers ... we've come a long way with our roofing. And, to think, it all started in a cave. For more free information on today's roofing products, write to the CertainTeed Home Institute, P.O. Box 860, Valley Forge, PA 19482. Ask for their free booklet, "Roofing for the 21st Century." Culture is the product of versatility and leisure, aided and abetted by some cash. SEAL OF HIGH QUALITY Most consumers know how to get what they want in terms of size and style when it comes to kitchen cabinets. Establishing quality construction is a differ­ ent matter. The certification seal of the National Kitchen Cabinet Asso­ ciation indicates cabinets or vanities meet the rigid construc­ tion and performance standards of the American National Stan­ dards Institute (ANSI). Only "certified" cabinets and vanities are qualified to display the NK.CA certification seal. Ask me about Life Insurance for Todays Homeowners I have a term life plan to help your family keep your home, free and dear, if your mortgage outlives you. Call me for details. GRANVILLE SORNSON 5116 W. Elm Street McHenry 385-1627 State Farm Life Insurance Company Home Office: Bloomington, Illinois AGELESS, NOT ANCIENT. From the earliest times, man has associated shelter with having a roof over his head. However, whereas our primitive ancestors used whatever was available, modern man c*n choose the type of roof he wants, and one of the most popular choices today is Hallmark, from CertainTeed Corporation. Hallmark shingles feature a three* dimensional, overlay design and textured surface that cap­ tures the rustic look of less, durable wood shakes. The heavyweight shingles are so long-lasting, in fact, that they carry a 25-year limited warranty. Throughout history, man's need for shelter was second only to his need for food. And shelter, especially in the early years, was synonymous with having a roof over one's head. Prehistoric man had unques­ tionably the best roof possible to keep out the elements--a ceiling of stone. But he couldn't always,find a cave where he wanted to live. so a substitute was needed. In many parts of the world, that meant looking to natural fibers (grass, sticks, heather or straw) which could be woven into an effective shield against the weather. Thatched roofs, which are still common in parts of Africa, Asia, South America and Polynesiajproved to be re­ markably efficient.