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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-11-19, Page 38Produced in collaboration with energy and resources Canada :x.,, Ln..v;.<'�ii•`::'kkSx4:YG:•.+•..,:w,.• 14, i •• �3 Gr r. G, ,,.f/r,.::!!•e ..Nr<c.:o!i.G Fir .. / h • L" t r' Here's some help to save energy in the home Plenty of free help is available for homeowners who want to save energy and money, increase the comfort of their homes or incorporate energy conservation into renovation plans. Energy, Mines and Resources Canada offers a variety of publications that will help you make informed energy manage- ment decisions. These booklets and fact . sheets are available free of charge to homeowners and retailers across the coun- try. To receive any of these publications, simply complete the attached order form and return it to Home Energy Programs — Publications, Energy, Mines and Resources Canada, 580 Booth Street, Ot- tawa, Ontario K1A 0E4. The information will arrive soon afterward and you'll be on your way to increasing the comfort and value of your home — and saving energy and money, tbday and long into the future. Please send me the following publications: Home Energy Books -Keeping the Heat in - The Billpayer's Guide to Heating Systems Heating System Booklets - Heating with Wood - Solar Hot Water Fact Sheets - Insulation Summary - Cellulose Fibre - Glass Fibre - Mineral Wool - Polystyrene - Polyurethane - Vermiculite - Caulking - HowaultonDetect. and Seal Air Leaks, - Fire. Safety and Attic. Insulation - Home Energy Conservation Checklist Improving the Energy Efficiency of Windows - Retrofitting, Compact Roofs for Energy Conservation - Retrofitting Your Mobile Home - Heat Pumps - Purchasing an Energy -Efficient Gas Furnace - Purchasing a New Oil Furnace - Weatherstripping . - Moisture Problems ::; \ :..fi.4A?:�:�;;n {i . trSi'•33:S;.;.�?. • :'���•'.'.`.�tl:,:�a�3:`:,..e:::?i3R;,�L',�w .v�:':2:h; Yl•?.+'t>:iss., f., war :••••••••••••••••:U... 'I! #2% f ; i.'h• r3 .r'< ,� �i p�ryry:</ .f,)/. vi:•», , iLF1tu x ...5 .>3•N.. iJ%.%NL Name: Address: City: Postal Code Province/Territory I would like to receive publications in: English French How much do you know about energy conservation? How much do you really know about basic conservation principles and prac- tices, such as caulking, weatherstripping and insulation? Find out%°by taking this home energy quiz. Then rate yourself ac- cording to the number of questions you answer correctly. Good luck: 1. Where does the average home lose energy? Match the heat loss percentages below with the correct area in your house. a) 20-40 per cent b) 20-30 per cent c) 15-25 per cent d) 10-20 per cent e) 10-15 per cent 1) attic 2) doors and windows 3 )' basement 4) air leaks 5) walls 2. After space -beating costs, what ac- counts for the largest portion of your energy consumption? a )'major appliances b) lighting c) water heating d) minor appliances 3. How often should your heating system be serviced? , a) after every heating season b) before every heating season c) about every other year d) when you notice decre sed perfor- mance or have problems with the system 4. The best way to reduce condensation problems in a house during winter is to: a) buy a dehumidifier and run it constantly until the problem disappears b) install an unvented, charcoal -type range hood in your kitchen and use it when you are cooking c) limit the amount, of moisture produced in your home d) open windows slightly, even in the winter, for a few hours each day 5. The major function of a conventional fireplace is to: a) enhance the esthetics of a room b) supplement the primary heating system c) heat the entire house d) help reduce the amount of energy used by the primary heating system 6. The filter in a forced -air furnace should be cleaned or. replaced: a) whenever it is dirty, but at least once a month during •the heating season b) once a year after the heating season is over c) every six months or so 7. When insulating a typical concrete basement wall that has a history of major moisture problems, it's best to: a) use a waterproof insulation material b) install a heavy-duty moisture barrier c) insulate from the outside d) not insulate until the moisture problem has been eliminated, because effective in- sulation is impossible in such circumstances. 8. When insulation work is undertaken, it is important to meet or exceed the recom- mended thermal resistance values. Can you match' the value or range of values listed below to the correct area? a) RSI 4.7 (R 27) b) RSI 2.2 (R 13) c) RSI 4.7 to 7.1 (R 27 to,40) d) RSI 3.0 to 4.5 (R 17 to 26) 1) roof or ceiling, 2) floors over unheated spaces 3) frame walls 4) basement walls 1' 9. Too much condensation in, a home can result in: a) condensation accumulation and frost on the inside pane or windows b) wet, compacted insulation with reduced thermal resistance values c) peeling, mouldy paint and wall and ceil- ing finishes d) rotting of building materials e) all of the above f) none of the above 10. True or false? a) The thermal resistance value of insula- tion is based solely on thickness. One millimetre of any type of insulation will always, insulate as well as one millimetre of another. b) Increasing insulation is always the first step homeowners should take to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. It's the best investment 'for the energy conser- vation dollar. c) The most effective way to seal a house is from the outside. That way; all the heat is sealed in. d) Clothes dryers should never be vented to the outdoors. This wastes a great deal of valuable heated air. - e) Painting the ceilings of all upper -storey rooms with a few coats of oil-based paint can help prevent water vapour movement into the attic. f) It is important to seal the sill plate ( the joint where the house frame meets the foundation wall) because this area can be responsible for as much as 25 per cent of the total air leakage in a house. g) Caulking materials are all the same. Any one type can seal the different joints in your house as well as another, so it makes sense to buy the least costly product. h) Because hot air rises, insulating .the at- tic will generally make a house passably energy efficient. i) When adding insulation to an attic, it is not always necessary to install a separate air -vapour barrier. It is faster, easier — and may be equally effective — to seal all Continued on Page 2