The Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-10-26, Page 48ENERGY CDNSE'RVATION18—PAGE:811
()liar savings, energy isthekey
By theI J of the alumni
atter it is estimated on is a worthwhile in
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that the apt, of ho eating fuel will have
(104144 In 1)82,; the cost o home heating
oll'Increased by 17 per cent, electricity by
12 per cent and natural gas by 21 per cent.
And it's; a well-known. fact that costs will
continue to rise — in 1983 the average in-
crease for all home heating fuel will be 12A
per cent.
The answer for the Canadian home
owner is conservation, according to Ron
Galbraith, of Fiberglas - Canada. "With
home heating fuel escalating, the
homeowner must find ways to conserve
energy. Real savings from 18 23
r cent
can be realized by simple do -it yourself
techniques such as insulating key areas of
the house and by caulking and
weatherstripping the doors and windows."
Save energy
and effort
when ironing
• Remove clothes that will need ironing
from the dryer while they still are damp.
There's no point in wasting energy to dry
them thoroughly if they only have to be
dampened again.
• You can save ironing time and energy
by "pressing" sheets and pillowcases on
the warm top of your dryer. Fold them
carefully, then smooth them out on the flat
surface.
• Save energy needed for ironing by
hanging clothes in the bathroom while
you're bathing or showering. The steam
often removes the wrinkles for you.
•
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Insulati vestment
and the government can help pay some of
the costs. The .Canadian Home Insulation
Program (CHIP) provides a taxable grant
of up to $350 to cover the cost of insulation
materials. With- this grant, the payback
period, which is the number of years re-
quired to recoverour investment, estnnent, array be
as low as one or two years. The savings
will go on for the life of your home.
Much of the heat loss in a house is incur-
red through uminsulated or inadequately
insulated attics. Many Canadians who
recognize this, have taken the first step by
insulating their attics. But there are many
additional areas where- expensive heat
escapes.
Next to the attic, the easiest, most ac-
cessible area for the homeowner to in --
"More Than Smoke
The traditional fireplace is
cozy, romantic and fascinating
to watch, but it wastes energy. In
fact, using a fireplace each night
can raise a monthly heating bill
by about 10%.
Even with the damper closed
and the fire out, a considerable
amount of heat escapes up the
chimney. Once the damper is
opened, the heat loss issubstan-
sulate himself is the basement. Since 30
per cent of the heat loss can be through the
uninsulated basement concrete or con-
crete block walls; it really pays to add in-
sulation here, especially if the basement is
unfinished or if you plan to create a "rec
room" or play area. If you do the work
yourself, the savings are enormous. For
example, EnerSave, the Federal Govern-
ment's home insulation analysis program,
estihrates a saving of 81,100 on homeowner
installed basement insulation as compared
with contractor installed insulation, and
an estimated 8145 saving on home heating
fuel the first year after installation
(estimates are based on insulating con-
crete block perimeter basement walls in a
house 40 x 30 feet).
The insulation experts at Fiberglas
Canada recommend you follow these steps
when insulating your basement:
Damp proof Inside masonry wall sur-
faces with polyethylene or Bitumen water-
beproofing. Apply the damp -priming onl
lowgrade level. only.
Install a framework of 2" x 4" on 24"
centres against the mason}, walls. You
may wish to construct the framework
before erecting it in place. This is not only
acceptable but easier than building it
upright.
Plumb the framework since the
masonry
wall may not be perfectly
the fiThe rst
between the basement and
n'st floor walls varies greatly,
however, in most homes the "sillplate" is
anchored to the concrete basement walls
Turn to page 12 •
Goes Up The Chimney®'
tial. As the fire builds to a
healthy crackle, it draws more
and more room air up the chim-
ney, replacing it with colder air
from outside. This colder air is
drawn into the house through the
cracks around doors and win-
dows. The colder the outside air,
the greater the heat loss.
Reduce Heat Lots
You can reduce your heat loss
by:
1. Using fireplace covers, such
as glass doors or an inexpensive
insulated, fire-resistant plug that
you can make yourself. These
can be closed while a fire dies out
and when the fireplace is not in
use.
2. Using one of the new grates or
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