The Brussels Post, 1978-10-25, Page 37What do you know about roofs?
The day to day life of a roof is rough. Wind, rainstorms and dramatic temperature
changes can age a roof prematurely. Snow, melting ice and exposure to 50,000 houri of
direct sunlight over a lifetime contribute to this aging process. Knowing how ,to recognize
early warning signs of roof problems will ensure your roof's good health for years to come.
Overlap is the process that causes water to drop from one shingle to
another and finally to the ground.
4. Roofing is applied from bottom to top..
5. Metal strips that waterproof the joints of a roof at the chimney are called
flashing.
T _ F — 6. Most roof shapes are variations on two main types, the gable roof and the
hip roof.
T F _ 7. Different types of roof styles can be combined in one building.
T_ F _ 8. It is important to know what type of skeleton lies beneath a house before
deciding on a roof..
T F 9. Roofs are most vulnerable to leaks ,where their slopes are broken by
chimneys, dormers and valleys.
T F 10. Asphalt shingle roofs usually last more than20 years depending upon the
weight of the shingle.
T_ F _ 11. Asphalt shingles are easily applied and come with dabs of adhesive that
seal the roof against high winds.
T _ F_ 12. The slope of your roof does pot affect your choice of materials.
T _ F 7 13. The more nearly level the slope, the slower the run-off of water from the
roof, the more highly waterproof the material must be.
T _ F _ 14. Asphalt shingles are widely used on roofs with moderate to steep slopes ,
because they are easy to install, come in a variety of weights, require little
maintenance and are available in a wide range of colors.
T F _ 15. Asphalt shingles are one of the least expensive yet effective roof coverings
available. •
ACcording to a 1 roofing expert, the sooner you repair a damaged roof, the
more money you'll save in the long run. The first symptoms, of an aging roof are bare spots
where granules have worn off, broken or curled shingle edges and missing tabs. If you do
fmd signs of roof damage, call your local roofing contractor. He will give you a free
inspection with no obligation.. •
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1. Sunlight is rougher on roofing shingles than wind, rainstorms, snow or
melting ice.
2. Shingles prevent water leakage.
3.
For comfort be careful around hearth
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Condition your soil now With
Canadian sphagnum peat moss
The fireplace exudes
warmth in a very real sense,
and is therefore' a natural as
an entertaining center. For
centuries, families and their
guests have gathered around
the hearth of an evening,
chatting and enjoying each
other's company till bedtime.
Today, with the re-
surgence of interest in work-
ing fireplaces, all of this is
possible once again. In city
apartments, as' well as com-
fortable country places,
fireplaces that have been
long bricked tip are being
opened and rendered usable,
and fireplaces are being in-
stalled for the first time
where none were before.
Of course, there are some
rules to observe when using a
fireplace, to ensure both the
maximum in pleasure and the
maximum in safety.
First, make sure the flue is
open before lighting fire and,
once open, that it is not
blocked up in any way. If it is
open and clear, you should
be able to feel a draught com-
ing down it. When you build
your fire, direct your logs
toward the flue to allow for
easy escape of smoke.
Be sure tobuild your fire as
far back in your fireplace as
you can. Use`tWigs, if possi-
ble, to start your fire. If not,
wadded up newspaper
around your logs will work
just as ell.
To prey
w
ent sparks from fly-
ing into the room, make sure
to set up a screen in front of
the fire.
And make certain, if you
intend to do any cooking over
It's fall . time to sow a
new lawn, repair an existing
one, condition the soil
around shrubs, in flower
beds and gardens, and pre-
pare evergreens for the win-
ter.
Canadian sphagnum peat,
moss mixed with the soil now
will provide an excellent
foundation for healthy lawns,
plants and flowers.
Why sphagnum peat
moss? While peat is any par-
tially decomposed vegeta-
tion, sphagnum peat is peat
from sphagnum. moss.
It is a clean, uniform prod-
uct consisting of 95% organic
material and considered the
finest soil conditioner be-
cause of its long lasting qual-
ities and its unmatched water
retention capacity. It will ab-
sorb 12 to 20 times its weight
in water, a factor which pro-
motes healthy root develop-
ment and actually reduces
the amount of fertilizer
needed.
In clay soils, sphagnum
peat moss loosens and aer-
ates the soil allowing unham-
pered root growth.
In sandy soils where water
and nutrients tend to leach
What can drive you mad
when 'decorating? Usually
it's a wall in the wrong
place—or a wall that's sim-
ply not there.
When you need a wall and
don't have one, you can
make one with room divider
bookcases, etageres or fold-
, ing screens.
A private study area can be
through, leaving plants un-
dernourished, sphagnum
binds the, soil, helping retain
moisture and fertilizers. It is
free of harmful salts, chemi-
cals and insect life.
Here are some tips on how
to use sphagnum peat moss
as you prepare lawns and
gardens for the winter. In all,
cases moisten the peat moss
thoroughly before using.
New Lawns - If you are
starting a new lawn spread a
one-to two-inch layer of
sphagnum peat over the area
to be seeded and work it into
the top six inches of soil.
After seeding, top dress
with of peat moss to hold
the seeds in place, keep them
moist and protect them
against temperature ex-
tremes.
Rejuvenating Old Lawns -
Spike bare spots and cover
with one-half inch of wet -
sphagnum peat; work it into
the spiked holes with the
back of a rake. Seed and wa-
ter.
Gardens - Spread a two-
to three-inch layer of sphag-
num peat moss over beds and
around shrubs and work into
set up in a bedroom by plac-
ing the desk at right angles to
the wall and hanging a bulle-
tin board from hooks in the
ceiling.
A dressing room nook can
be arranged by use of a fold-
ing screen to surround a
dressing table. If the screen is
sturdy enough, ,a full-length
mirror can be hung on one
the soil. This will reduce, the
need for frequent cultivation
and watering, protect the soil
and plant roots against ex-
treme temperatures, and
condition the soil for spring
planting.
Evergreens '- Broadleaf
evergreens such as azaleas,
camellias, rhododendrons
daphnes and heather are
acid-loving plants. FoOstab-
lished plantings, mulch , witll,
a two-inch coating of
num peat moss. Do rulf,ork
into the soil.
If you are planting new
evergreens, mix the soil
thoroughly with the peat
moss. Then loosen the root
ball of the plant so that the
soil and peat moss will be
thoroughly blended. Finally,
mulch with a two-inch layer
of sphagnum peat.
One further point should
be emphasized about Cana-
dian sphagnum peat moss. It
is sold in compressed bales.
When loosened, a bale
yields nearly twice the vol-•
ume of material. Thus, one
six foot compressed bale of
sphagnum peat is equal to six,
50-pound bags of other peats.
panel.
Where there's a living
room and no dining room,
create a dining area behind
the sofa. The table can dou-
ble as a sofa table when
you're not eating at it. Dis-
play a family silver service
during the day, easy to whisk
off when meal time comes
around.
your fireplace, even roasting
marshmallows, that you are '
using natural firewood, and
not one of the chemically
' formed logs.
Then, sit back and enjoy
yourself as a winter of warm
and cozy nights stretches
ahead.
Mop bathroom
spills quickly
To, make bathroom clean-
ups easier, why not keep
sponge and your preferred
cleanser close at hand at all
times. Then, whenever mes-
ses occur, they can be 'wiped
1 up before they reach' epic
1 proportions,
For hard to reach areas
(i.e., a tub hidden behind slid-
ing glass doors), a sponge on
along handle Will work.
Some no-wall problem solvers