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MANAGING N =Y DOLLARS
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last week's'lilast of" winterweather:aerv- ffitnual energy goes to •heating Canadian
edam- a!ellilly-remmder-of what the next 'homes, ,with the'majority fof it :coming
nfive-mr tsix months holds in store for is -from such mon-renewable 'resources as oil
~Eemparatm ewise, barring a :miracle. (Many and :gas.
cof its who :believed that we were -living in One (of the :simplest Iheai saving !steps to
:Tantair-tight zlwdllingmay 'have (discovered take, but :perhaps .one of the most +effee-
.tattsome paint in :the last seven zdays that five, Isiah leakage control. This involves
the .cold :air was finding -:some nook Tor the Installation of weatherstripping and
-cranny to sneak into, lowering the :sealants.t;o stop nrafts around window and
;temperatures of ,our homes just 'enough to door -frames. Even something as basic as
make them uncomfortable. Now would :be dipplying packing or masking tape to the
a good tinge to look over your =home or Inside wf a window frame can do .the job.
lapat ment and reassess its heat efficiency, Covering windows and patio doors with
before 'winter begins in earnest. shrink wrap plastic :can drastically cut
Ontario Hydro has put out a host rof heat :loss, and :draft stoppers at the :bottom
booklets and pamphlets koutlining the of a doorframe —either strictly functional,
!numerous steps that homeowners and or ornamental - can make a big .difference.
renters alike can take to ,ensure that the Adding insulation .to your home is a
twain' air stays where it belongs, inside: the alightly :bigger project, 'but definitely one
duune. One ,of the !best of these booklets, worthwhile. Contrary to popular belief,
:entitled "Keeping The Heat In", is a heat does not ,always •rise. Rather, inflows
goldmine -of Information -on the: fine art of -from areas of warmth to areas of cold.
'retrofittin" your home, or upgraching it to Chilly areas in the home will draw heat
.stand upnto :the infamous Canadian whiter. from warm areas through the floor and
Upgrading •your home's ;heat efficiency is walls as well as the ceibne. A heated room
not only a wise move with regards to over an unheated garage will lose heat
heating :hills, it is =also an investment in through the floor, .and the rooms next to it
the conservation :of our valuable Tenergy will lose heat via the walls. If you have
.supplies. Tifton per cent .of this country's less than .six inches of insulation in the at -
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It -might be a good idea to add some
more. Empty wall frames 'would benefit
from insulation, as would the basement
walls and 'ceiling.
Although winter is fast approaching, you
may still have time to completely tune up
your home heating system. If you have
been having trouble with your furnace or
boiler, have the problem :analyzed and cor-
rected now, before cold weather makes
repairs impractical.
Farmhouses.a
, .nd older homes and apart-
ments, have special heat conservation pro-
blems all of their own and deserve extra
onsideration when retrofitting. Drafts
around the older, single -paned windows are
tar
e most common problem with these
wettings. If the original wooden storm
windows have been destroyed, metal
rms can be fitted or new wooden ones
be custom made. As a rule, though,
ensive weatherstripping and' :shrink-
apping of the windows can often be
ough to drastically cut heat loss. At this
oint in the year, with renovation out of
e question, air sealing combined with a
eating system tune-up will be enough of
precautionary measure to ensure greater
ergy efficiency in the older home.
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Window treatments an option 1
. .Spring or summer .an ideal time tof-.the Possible.
year to .install :replacement or mew twin- While the sheer number and variety of
dows to your :home. But -:this .is not a ;pro- windows on the market today might:seem
ject you:should-rnsh into. After a little in- overwhelming, you should be able to make
vestigative ;work, you'll find that -window an :informed :decision by considering such
repiaeement is an expensive undertaking factors .as the window type, glazing, frame
that -anust' be approached with caution .and material and warranties.
.attme:sbasic.lmowledge. Firs .of all, establish on a window -by -
window basis whether the unit is to be fix-
ed (doesn't open), operable • (opens), or a
combination of the two. From an energy
standpoint, windows not needed for ventila-
tion ,nor emergency exits (check your local
building code) should be fixed.
Where circumstances dictate that you
use operable windows, keep in mind that
units with hinges (such ,as casement or
`The -first step is .to ;determine what is
'wrong -with your existing windows, keeping
in mind that some :problems can be solv-
ed Without '-replacing the entire ;.window.
For -example, :air leakage problems :can
illy be :solved with a combination of
:new -.weatherstripping, .new hardware and
sealants. Alternatively, you can install an
interior storm window in winter to 'reduce
:air leakage and :provide.:an extra layer 'of awning windows) are usually snore energy
.glazing. efficient than .sliding windows.
In some eases, however, new windows Air leakage rates are also a useful yard -
wall :clearly be -required. Two .basic :options stick for comparing operable windows (the
,are . available - renovation windows or lower, the better). Ask the supplier for the
•replacement windows. Since the terns new CM JfC (Canada Mortgage and Rousing
windows scan refer to either option,.mrake Corporation) .Evaluation Report Number
sure you .and your supplier are ,talking and -the CSA (Canadian Standards Associa-
="about the same thing. tion) air infiltration test results for each
Renovation windows ;are:;deslgned .xo be
'installed in a rough .opening and include -
exterior trim. 'They .are :available in
custom sizes for installation when you are
Ener -efficiency
building an addition, adding a window,
a'enlarging ratted opening or replacing If the potential 'impact on your pocket-
badla :deteriorated
windows, .on the .other book doesn't convince you of the value of
hand, are designed for installation in ex- ,,energy.think of the environrnen-
isting frames. They are less expensive til benefits.
than renovation windows :because .they re- The ,burning of fossil fuels .produces car -
quire less :material and are easier to bon dioxide femtissions, which contribute to
:Install• the;greenhouse effect, acid rain and other
--As with any .purchase, there will likely serious ,environmental problems. So by
Abe a trade-off between .price And quality decreasing the amount of energy we use,
•when you purchase your windows. -While we automatically reduce environmental
cost is:an important consideration, it rare- doge•
ly makes sense to buy the cheapest pro- You can do your .part to protect the en -
.duct available. The best approach is to virormrient. by usingenergy more efficiently
;establish a budget for your new windows in your home. In addition to such basic
and then, working within that :budget,
;select units that are as ,energyefficient .as
n conservation
model you are considering. Make sure the
unit's weatherstripping is replaceable and
cannot be easily damaged.
'Glazing is the second feature you ,should
minder. All windows should be at least
uble-glazed. To avoid condensation pro-
lems between the layers of glazing, it is
recommended that you buy sealed (ther-
mal pane) units.
The amount of space between the layers
glazing will have a dramatic impact on
e window's insulation value (measured in
I for metric and R for imperial).
Typical double glazing withanair space
f 12 nun (half inch) gives an ins
ulation
value of RSI.35 (R2). As a rule f thumb,
ou should avoid glazing with an air space
less than 10 mm (three-ei inches)
unless the space is filled with an ' ert gas.
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for environment
measures as .upgrading insulation and
draftproofing, consider installing a new
high -efficiency furnance or a heat -recovery
ventilator. Active solar energy systems,
which have absolutely no environmental
impact, are also widely available for use
in heating domestic -hot .water.
It doesn't: stop there. Drivers of highuse
automobiles can help the environment by
converting their vehicle(s) to run on pro-
pane or natural gas. With the help of
catalytic converters, these gaseous fuels
can completely eliminate lead emissions,
and -reduce -carbon monoxide and hydrocar-
bon emissions by as much as 00 per cent.
Let us do It now...before the winter cold
sets in. We Install, repair and service most
types of 'home 'he'ating systems.
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and 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Useless heat if you can and set;the:thetmo-
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when you're away from home fora while.
You'll still get a good night's sleep,and dream
of the savings you'll be mating.
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Insulation saves energy and money.
Check your attic and make sure
that all windows and -doors are well
weather-stripped to.eliminate,heat
leaks. This will .also stop cold drafts -
making you more comfortable.
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Before the heating. season,
have your-he.atingsystem ser-
vicedand newf'ilters installed.
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