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WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNBSD:AY, MAY9s1979, PAGE 19, Don,'t forget to ýmake improvements outside!, if you arc considcring ncw. siding for your home-look at it as an investmcnt, flot as an expense. Pre-finished sid- ing quickly more than repays the initial cost of the applica- tion in termis of reduced paintingbills. Invemtmens ihat repaya For example, if it costs $4500 to put new aluminum siding on an old peeling home and $1 ,300 to repaint the existing wood siding'cvery four' ycars, the homcowner would recover his initial in- vcstment after the third painting (which would occur in only. clght years if the home is i need of immediate painting now). Since preý-finished aluii num sidlng le warrantcd for 20to 40 ycars, the oiginal investmnent would bc pàying a large dividend' hW ternis of reduced maintenance costs for many ycars. In the p ast 30 ycars, over 11 millionhnornes have been sided with alumi- iium. Royal Home Improvements Colore nôow range (rom pastes . to deep shades and the eartli toues; textures are giainor emossed to resera- ibl ay tpewood shingle, and intricate architectural details eau bp worked out to duplicate even original Vie- torlan trim. Paints and fluishes are more durable, and insulated aluminum siding lias been developed to conserve energy by helping to reduiCe fûl use. Moreover, the long cxperience"gaiucd by * Royal Homne Iunprovementà. - orking wvith themat- tonial is provins invaluable to homecowners. Aithough vinyi plastic sidiung is uow availablr,. its range o f colors and tinishes is more l:imited.., Also, vi- nyl ,formulations differ from 1 manufacturer to. manufac-* turer whîle aluidinum re- mains dependable because the,,material is"standard. Aluminum has proven to- be practical over a long period of lime even1i in damp eimates. It lias resisted cor- rosion whereit lias been in- stailed in beach areas, par- ticularly in Cape Cod and along the Virginia Coast. Consider final effers In choosing siding, it ie wise to consider ahouse in its entirety and know'just how you want it to look when it is completely remodeled. Some contractors even provide a sketch qf.tehc fiuished bouse wheiq they give you an estimate.. Most will recommend that you select iusulated aluminum siding to keep your house cooler ie summer and warm- en iq Winter. ffIeIp.mave eoergy There are several kieds of insulatieg materials to help save energy. Insulating sys- tems are measured by ther- mal resistance values (R val- uecs) and the higlier the number, tue better the ineula- lion properties. For example, aluminumn sidinp overa sandwich of in- sulation consisting of foam plastic board, two layers of refleetor foul and an aurspace provided by -%-inch furning strips, lias a ealculated R value of 5.6-6.0. Ueingulated siding, be it aluminûm, vinyl plastic, steel or wood,hbasan Rvaue' cl- Iess than one, Metl more thart. standard -brick or stone. Ch...,' reptulable eontraeîor, Choouing a reputable con- traçtor isjust as important. as. selçcting the sldieg, for,*.*ti s hi x>rtiseand expenenlce tht= l give you tic resuhts yo u want. Ask to sec alumi-, nurn siding Jobslie lias co'm- C leted and.-talk'with these -omeowners if possible. Royal Home improveme.nts Price Special * 16j Uinear Ft.. of Soffit up to 16 1 inches wicle 0 160 Linear Ft. of Fascia up to 8 Inches wWde 0*160 Unear Ft. of' 5-inch Soamless Trough -GREATEST ALU 1NUM SIDING SALE IN OUR M 80 39. Fl. AIcu Do -Frsmwnu'Fo m l..dmnt pua hona et iw MW t 1 ts a W« ý aU oser fSl "W 0 0 àep U' 4 m Mc*,m'riW , é m 0151M E nSe. 3m RW II0"emI ""a g1eu&,. ~ Sidng s orme ofbut Outdoor Luniher Popular Dan Miller, manager of Beaver Home Centre, Whitby, says people are after quality more and more and want greater life expec- tancy in the products they purchase. Speaking about the fencing season now in full swing, Mr. Miller says that most of the sales are in outdoor lumber. He says that cedar was the major wood for fences and decks a few years ago, but sky rocketing prices and poor quality have brought outdoor lumber to the fore- front. This lumber, which is green in colour, Mr. Miller says looks great left the way it is or can easily be stained. Mr. Miller says the do-it- your-selfers are busy this time of year building fences, patio decks and setting up their lawns and back yards with patio furniture such as the popular Redwood furniture.. Mr. Miller feels that with ail'the new houses being built the* do-it-your-self market will really boom when the warmer weather arrives. Mr. Miller has been the manager of Beaver Home Centre since the first of this year and says he is looking forward to what appears to be a great year. CHAIN LINK-IT THIS SPRING-! Put a chain link fence at the' top of your home- improvement list this spring, and you'll be mighty pleased jypu did. This durable, easy-1 tomint.ain, woven-wire; jmesh-type fence isa major' property improvement. that .will give satisfaction now and over the years. A chain link-enclosed Yard keeps animais in or out, provides a safe play area for children and a place to relax and entertain with- out intrusion. Chain link is the perfect backdrop for shrubbery, vines and flow- ers, too. And, «for the security-minded, the mere presence of *a chain link fence discourages break-mns by vandals or burgiars. There is nothing like a chain link fence to define, pro- tect, beautify, and personal- ize property. Select Vendor Carefully Once you have decided to fence your property, the next step- and an impor- tant one- is the selection of a vendor. A reliable materials deal- er or fencing contractor can be invaluable to you in selecting the right fence for your needs. He can recom- mend the comrrbination, of. .Vire meshi, tublng ana type of coating that will be just and costs. 0 Be sure the vendor has prprliability and, com- pensation insurance to pro- tect you in the event of an accident. 0 Check to see if y9ur con- tract is cancellab 'le. Many contracts signed in the home are cancellable under cer- tain conditions. *Check to see if the firm carnies a warranty for ma- ter.ial and workmanship. When you are certain that you have a reputable yen- dor and a good product, fol- low his-advice. After ail, he *wants you to be happy withl ~yoiùr fence.. 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He also can provide you with the exper- tise for proper i*nstallation, which is 'important to the'> appearance and long-last- ing quality of the fence. If you are a do-it-yourselfer, your -dealer can help you with the necessary tools and instructions. Here are some tips to help you select a reputable con- tractor or dealer: * Employ one with an es-* tablished place of business. Ob Ask to see a.completed job. " Ask for ,references. " Go armed. with some knowledge of what you want. and.what you are buvin2. 0 (Jet a.written contract, detailing,,ail the materials PUT A CHAIN LINK FENCE at thetop of yourhome-improvement ist thsspring;:There is nthing ike a fence to define, personalize and Eeautify proper4.j 1 i 'Tw-