Clinton News-Record, 1985-10-09, Page 45Pag9 2
Take a close look at your home's energy
h; xteror
heat loss
Many householders are concerned with
saving energy in their homes. Limiting
home energy costs is economically attrac-
tive, but it is a challenge that requires
thorough analysis and planning -
The question most people ask is, "Where
do I begin?" The first step should be a close
look at the energy system your home
represents — its age, cbnstruction, shape
and size, the amount of existing insulation,
the type, volume and cost of heating fuel us-
ed, and any .other energy requirements.
Possible improvements can then be iden-
tified and placed in order of importance and
feasibility. Some things can be done easily
at little or no cost, while other measures re-
quire professional help and involve a more
substantial investment.
If you're seeking advice, you can save
time and guarantee the most accurate
results if you hove a record of your energy
costs on a monthly basis.
A number of places can provide advice on
both general and specific energy concerns.
The HEATLINE, available by calling 1-800-
267-9563 (112-800-267-9563 in British Colum-
bia) toll-free to Ottawa, offers information
about specific conservation measures and
programs. The HEATLINE also offers the
free Ener$ave Home Energy Analysis,
which will estimate costs, savings and
payback periods for any airtightness or in-
sulation improvements you might wish to
make. Energy, Mines and Resources
Canada has offices in each province and ter-
ritory, where you can get information on
grant assistance programs, publications
and additional province -specific services.
Your home's energy system will always
require maintenance and monitoring and,
because it is one of the biggest investments
you'll make, protecting it is important.
Remember:
10-15% Roof
10-40% Walls
2040% Chimney
20-25% Basements
15-20%
Doors &
Windows
Heat loss due to
Conduct! n
Air leaks
• The best energy savings are not always the
most obvious. Strike a balance between
costs, payback period and convenience.
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priorities and the rate at which other
measures pay off.
make the most of low-cost and no -cost
energy saving opportunities.
If valuable heat is seeping out of your
house, a visual check of its exterior can pin-
point the causes. •
Does the snow melt away from the founda-
tion of your house quickly? If so, you pro-
bably need more basement insulation. Base-
ment heat loss is generally very' high, par-
ticularly if the walls extend more than 30 cm
above the outside ground level.
If the snow melts quickly from your roof
or if you have chronic icicle formation, heat
loss through the roof is high. And when the
icicles melt, damage will result to roofing
materials and eavestroughing.
Peeling paint on the exterior walls o •
house could indicate that moisture i e
the house is seeping into the structure. Mak-
ing sure that the inside surfaces of exterior
walls are airtight and providing better ex-
terior ventilation of wall structures are the
two best solutions.
Insulation value
Home insulation is sold by its thermal
resistance value — a precise measure of its
resitance to heat flow. This measure is
represented by an RSI or R value. •RSI is
metric; R is the imperial measure. Often in-
sulation is marked with both so be careful
not to confuse the two. The higher the RSI or
R value, the better the material insulates.
So even though one brand is thicker than
another, if they both have the same RSI or R
value, they will perform equally well. To
convert R to RSI, divide the R value by 5.7.
To convert RSI to R, simply inultiply the
RSI value by 5.7.
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