HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-10-15, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15,1997.--------------------------rHome Improvement
Expert says October busy month for roofing
According to Eric Schmidt,
building expert at The Home Depot
Canada, October is the busiest
month for roof repair projects
across Canada. Approximately 15
per cent of Canadians do roof
repairs each year, and October is
the most popular month because
many people are getting ready for
winter and fall temperatures are
more conducive to working
outside.
Roofing is relatively easy to do
yourself, and costs about half as
much as paying a roofing company
to do the work for you and adds
considerable value to your home.
“Just set aside enough time and
gamer the help of a friend,” says
Schmidt.
Most homes in Canada have
asphalt shingles. Here are the basic
tips you need to keep in mind for
roof repairs and installing new
shingles:
Before you start:
• Make sure you have a good
quality ladder, sturdy footwear,
leather gloves to protect your
hands, rubberized knee pads and a
sun hat and sunscreen (even during
Lighting
Continued from page 11
theii single-circuit tracks can nook
right into the same wiring used for
common ceiling-mounted fixtures.
To properly illuminate counter-
tops where most kitchen work is
done, consider installing straight
tube fluorescent lights under
cabinets. Mount the lights close to
the front of the cabinet and size
them to reach at least two-thirds of
the counter's length.
Bathrooms
Install vanity lights in the
bathroom. This cross lighting
technique (created by installing
soft-glowing strips of incandescent
bulbs on both sides and above the
central mirror) eliminates shadows,
making it ideal for shaving and
applying makeup. A dimmer switch
can be added for limes when less
light is needed.
Safety and Security
When working with electricity,
double check to make sure the
power is off at the breaker box
before you start working with
wiring. Once the power is off, mark
the breaker box accordingly so no
one else turns it on while you are
working.
Make sure the power is always
turned off before removing cover
plates of electrical outlets and
switches.
For anyone who comes home
after dark or is conscious about
home security, consider installing
outdoor heat sensitive lights. They
will turn on automatically when
someone approaches.
If no one is home during the day,
consider hooking up a timer to your
living room light to turn on shortly
before nightfall for added security.
This way, no one will have to walk
into a dark home.
Energy & Cost-Saving Tips
Dimmer switches save on energy
bills.
Fluorescent bulbs are also
energy-efficient.
Candles are an inexpensive way
to light a room with just the perfect
amount of mood lighting.
Remember, when making
changes within your home, do not
neglect lighting!
the fall, the sun’s rays are
magnified up on the roof.)
• Obtain waterproof tarps to
cover the roof in case it rains when
you are half way through the
project!
Getting started:
• If your home is less than 20
years old and only has one previous
layer of shingles, new shingles can
be placed over the old.
• On older homes remove the
existing layer of shingles and
underfelt with a roofing shovel.
• Contact your local municipal
landfill site regarding the disposal
of old shingles. Most charge a
$400 - $500 environmental
dumping fee for disposal.
• Check the underlying plywood
boards for any damage and cut out
and replace any rotting or damaged
areas.
• Use a quality roof coating or
sealant around chimneys, flashings
and other potential water
penetration points.
• Lay 15 LB felt on the roof
before laying down the shingles.
• Steep roofs may also require a
roofing adhesive to prevent the felt
and shingles from peeling off.
• An Ice and Water Shield (rolled
rubberized membrane) can also be
applied at this stage in a two foot
strip along the eaves trough, hips
and valleys and leading roof edges.
This will prevent water from
seeping underneath the shingles.
You are now ready to lay shingles.
Laying the shingles
• There is a wide variety of
shingles on the market in different
colours, styles and patterns. Look
for a minimum warranty of 20
years. Some manufacturers offer
25 or even 30 year warranties.
• Shingles come in 32 square foot
bundles to match the plywood
Continued on page 13
’’Fall is for Planting”
Visit Maitland Manor Nursery this fall for great
ideas and super specials on trees we dig for you.
We have an excellent selection of
trees and shrubs to choose from.
A Maitland Manor Nursery
and Landscaping
R.R. #1 Bluevale on Hwy. 86
Phone (519) 335-3240 or Fax (519) 335-6061
♦ ♦
0/ off wallpaper book 1 t A(| /0 orders now'til
t “V Dec. 23/97 J
♦ ♦
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
i
I
♦♦♦
♦♦♦♦♦♦
Update Your Interiors Easily
Give your room a
new look with a
wallpaper! £
If you're looking __
for options, then
wallpaper is the \
way to go. There f
are hundreds of /
patterns, styles,/
and colours to"^^
choose from.
So come explore
all the possibilities!
• •
r*
>4
7
Blyth Decor Shoppe
Queen St. Blyth 519-523-4840 on selected KITCHENAID* Appliances
DISHWASHERS • WASHERS • LAUNDRY PAIRS • RANGES
REFRIGERATORS • OVER-THE-RANGE MICROWAVE OVENS
Purchases must be made between October 10 to November 21, 1997
_------■ > \
Choose your new selected kitchen or laundry appliance from the
premier name in appliances and earn a chance to win PURE GOLD.
Everyone wins with the substantial CASH BACK rebate offer on
selected KITCHENAID appliances and one lucky purchaser will win
$5,000 worth of Pure Gold
Specializing in: ’Staircases
• Railings ♦ Interior Trim
• Kitchen Cabinets
Of course we also do
general carpentry
Brussels (519) 887-6507
So come in today and see the complete line-up of KITCHENAID dishwashers,
laundry appliances, ranges, refrigerators and over-the-range microwave ovens at
our store and ask a sales representative for complete details on the Good as
Gold Cash Rebate Event and Pure Gold contest from KITCHENAID.
t.v. and appliance centre
10 HURON STREET • CLINTON
482-9414
Some restrictions apply See dealer for complete rules and conditions.
t A reduction in GST, HST and/or Provincial Sales Tax. where applicable, is included in the rebate value
* Trade mark ol KITCHENAID U S A., KitchenAid Canada licensee in Canada