HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1985-10-09, Page 37Pa9e 2, Energy Conservation Guide
Fr s a
R-2000 Homes repre-
sent the maturing of a new
homebuilding technology.
Compared with conven-
tional homes, energy con
sumption is reduced by up
to 70 per cern. The 55 to
10 per cent increase/in the
price of an R-2000 Home
s more than offset by the
energy savings delivered
year after year.
At first glance, these
homes are deceptively
similar to conventional
single family residences.
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of your home and reduces your oil consumption.
Their contemporary de-
signs and interior layouts
give buyers all of the -tradi-
tional features expected in
a new home. What is less
obvious is the efficiency
and living comfort engi-
neered into every R-2000
0
Cooled residual
gases vented to the
outside through a
two-inch ABS pipe.
Stainless steel heat exchanger
cores have lifetime warranty.
Compact
ComfortPlus
fits into cold -air
return. A small
transition piece .
required on some
furnaces.
Status light tells
at a glance when
Comfort Plus
is operating.
ComfortPlus is
designed to fit
many oil furnaces,
including the new
Eneroil Comforter*
model, shown here.
Comfort Plus
works with flame
retention burner
for even greater
efficiency.
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t'.h
Home. Some major design
features are unique and set
these houses apart from
the competition.
One of the most im-
portant features is the con-
tinuous mechanical venti-
lation system installed in
every R-2000 Home. This
system ensures that the
indoor environment will
be fresh, healthy and
comfortable.
se
In R-2000 Homes, air
quality is not left to
chance. Though the
homes are sealed to a
much greater degree than
are conventional homes,
the mechanical ventilation
system provides a continu-
ous supply of fresh air. In
most cases a heat recovery
ventilator is also proyided.
This device takes heat
from exhaust air and uses
Heat recovery ventilators
produce fresh air and
energy savings
it to prewarm the incom-
ing fresh air stream. A
control system, usually
located in the living area,
ensures that ventilation
requirements are met and
allows the homeowner to
increase the rate of venti-
lation when required to
control the interior
environment.
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Programmable
Thermostats
A programmable
thermostat is a reliable and
inexpensive way to save up
to 20 per cent on your
heating bill. For example,
it lets you program in a
temperature reduction to
start one hour before you
go to bed and end an hour
before you get. up .in i:he
morning. A second set-
back can reduce house
temperature when every-
one is out during the day,
and increase it again prior
to their return. The most
sophisticated models can
accommodate complex
weekend schedules as well.
All types can be used with
either forced air or water
circulating heat distribu-
tion systems.
Hidden
(Condensation
Hidden condensation,
can be the most compli-
cated problem in your
house — it can cause struc-
tural damage, stain walls
and cIngs and ruin
insulation.
The most common
sign is wetness or water
stains on the inside of the
roof or ceiling below. The
likely causes are moisture
seeping into the building
structure from the living
area; broken or leaky vent
ducts; air leakage around
light fixtures, attic hatches
or the chimney; a leaking
roof from damaged shin-
gles oreavestroughing; or
vents that are blocked by
insulation, dirt or other
materials.
Common solutions
include sealing Teaks in the
roof, installing an air -
vapour ,barrier to prevent
humidity in the. house
from getting in the struc-
ture, plugging cracks in
walls or attic, and adding
extra ventilation.