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PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1987.
Some facts about blown-in insulation
Blown-in insulation offers complete uniform coverage in hard-to-
reach areas such as attics and sidewalls.
What is a blown-in insulation?
An insulation material that is
conditioned by a pneumatic blow
ing machine and is blown under
high pressure through a long
flexible hose into attics and walls
by a professional contractor.
What are the benefits of blown-
in insulation? The major benefit of
blown-in insulation materials is
that they offer complete uniform
coverage in hard to reach or move
around areas such as attics and
sidewalls. Because coverage is so
Cure a bathroom
that’s ‘all wet’
complete, blown-in materials be
come an excellent thermal blanket
helping to save energy and make a
home more comfortable. In addi
tion, blown-in insulations can be
installed in any thickness and
density to achieve practically any
desired R-value. Make sure you
think in R-values, not just thick
ness, when considering insulation
materials. The higher the R-value
the greater the insulating power.
How many types of blown-in
insulations are available today and
what are they? There are several
types of insulation that can be
blown into attics and walls. By far
the mostcommonisfiber glass. Itis
spun from molten glass into thin
fibers and is an extremely effective
insulating material because it
contains millions of tiny pockets to
resist the flow of heat.
Which blown-in insulation
should I install in my home? One
newer products contractors are re-
commending more and more is
Insul Safe III® , fiber glass insula
tion. Pure white in color, the
insulation offers outstanding ther
mal performance. In addition, it is
noncombustible, noncorrosive to
wires and pipes, will not absorb
moisture, will not rot or decay and
contains no hazardous chemicals.
Since contractors must install
blown-in insulations in most cases,
what are some hints for finding a
qualified one? To select a home
insulation contractor, look in the
Yellow Pages of the telephone book
under “Insulation Contractors” or
ask your friends and neighbours
for referrals.
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How doesyour bathroom look
after you step out of the shower? Is
there a wet film on the mirror? Is
there a hazy fog in the air? If these
are the signs that greet you after
every shower, your bathroom isn’t
properly ventilated.
The bathroom is one of the
home’s major sources of moisture,
the most damaging form of indoor
air pollution. During showering,
you raise the relative humidity and
this air remains in the bathroom
nearly half an hour after you have
opened the door.
Moisture attracts dirt on the
bathroom walls and ceiling, and
lead to the growth of germs, mold
and mildew. It shortens the life of
paint, tile adhesives and wallpap
er. It rusts metal fixtures and
warps doors. It can creep into the
structure of the house, rotting wall
studs and drywall.
Moisture can also enter the attic,
damaging joists and rafters. It will
also matt down attic or wall
insulation, decreasing its effec
tiveness.
While you may think you can
eliminate that moisture simply by
opening the door after showering,
.you are really only allowing that
water-laden air to escape into the
rest of the home, with the potential
for causing more damage.
The most effective way to solve
this annoying moisture problem is
to install and properly use a
bathroom exhaust fan that is easy
to install. Most can be ducted
horizontally through the wall or
vertically through the attic to the
outside. All bath fans must be
vented to the outside, not into the
attic where the moisture can cause
damage.”
Many styles of bathroom ex
haust fans are available:
•StandardExhaust Fans - These
units effectively exhaust moisture
and odors to the outside. Ceiling
mount and wall-mount models are
available.
•Fan/Heater Combinations -
They provide heat as well as
exhausting moisture and odors to
the outside. Most are available for
ceiling mounting.
•Fan/Light Combinations -
These ceiling-mounted units pro
vide lightingas well as exhausting
moisture and odors to the outside.
•Heater/Fan/Light Combina
tion - These deluxe models provide
the three most desirable functions
in one unit. They are mounted on
the ceiling.
The function on these combina
tion units can be used separately or
together, and are controlled by a
wall switch. Timers are also
available soyou can pre-set the
length of time the exhaust fan
should operate.
Bath fans provide different
capacities, measured in cubit feet
per minute (CFM). Tocalculate the
CFM rating for the exhaust fan
needed to ventilate your bathroom,
multiply the length and width of
the bathroom by 1.1 (assuming an
8-foot ceiling). For an 8 x 10
bathroom, the calculation would
be: 8 x 10 x 1.1 = 88.
To properly ventilate this bath
room, you should select a bath
room exhaust fan with a rating of at
least 88 CFM.
Hardwood floors
easy to care for
Hardwood floors, which are
coming back again, are very easy to
take care of. Dust or vacuum
regularly. Wipe spills up quickly
with a damp cloth; if milk is
involved, add a few drops of sink
detergent to the cloth. Rinse well,
wringalmostdry, then wipe the
surface again to remove any
detergent film.
Other than this, water should not
be used on a wood floor. Instead,
use a solvent-based liquid cleaning
and buffing wax two or three times
a year. An electric floor polisher
will make this job a lot easier.
Energy talk
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cemented patio, also formal dining room with patio doors to
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and cheerful rooms, plus4-pc. bath, also attached garage, 32
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situated on 1 acre. For more information please call Marie at
527-1931.
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527-1931
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