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The Brussels Post, 1976-11-10, Page 15insulation around windotq should be snug Wog, Compressing bait type insulation may nullify the “R" value, if space is limited consider rigid types. Where space is limited —. or wall strapping is impractical, consider rigid insulation. To combat any'future dampness problems, coat basement walls with a good waterproofing agent. To warm cold floors consider a subflooring, covered with carpeting or carpet tile. A cold air return to the furnace will help remove static cold air from' floor level. if basement has a fireplace — keep damper tightly closed. MAINTENANCE Painting & Wallpapering Window Glazing Floor Cleaning, or Covering. brywallin'g -; Or Any Odd Job PAL - PAK Blow in s ir latioh Alt at Reasonable Prices doll 527---0898 RR 1. SEAFORTH J SMA LL CHECK OUT YOUR WINTER NEEDS Plastic Storm Windows .47 Strip Seal Strips .49 Foam Insulation Weatherstrip .79 Heavy Duty Weatherstrip . 19 10 ft. width of Plastic .15&.29ft Heavy Duty Plastic Carpet Protector 79 ydr. Storm Seal Adhesive Tape .84- 1." pkg. Electric Heaters 2$.9 "49.96 Plastic Bird Feeders 4.49-7 15 Humidifiers 77.95 -110:95 Macrame Twine 1.$9,5,3 $ ALL TYPES OF HANGING POTS * !lass * Putty * Glazier Points * Ask us about any type of Heating GEO. A. SILLS and SONS 517-1610 69' Main St, Seaforth THE •BRUSSELS POST s NOVEMBER i976 How to insulate- your home Almost all insulation is lightweight and easy to handle. Few tools are needed, but care should, be taken when you're working with mineral fibre-type insulation, Small insulation particles can cause skin irritation and itching. It's a good idea to wear gloves. And ashower at the end of the day will wash away particles left on the skin, When you're ready to start in the attic area, pull on a pair of running shoes and watch your step, Walk only on the ceiling joists, . Most Ceiling surfaces under the joists are plastered; -too much weight will puncture the ceiling. Boards laid across the joists will give you. a sturdy working platform. To cut bait or rigid insulation use a sharp penknife or blade. Lay the insulation on a flat surface for cutting. Any accidental cuts in the vapor barrier should be taped before the insulation is finally applied. A heavy-duty -staple gun is essential for applying batt insulation: You should be able to rent one from your insulation supplier or hardware store, Measure your walls and floor and attic area carefully. Once you've decided on the R value you need, talk over your' requirerrients. With the dealer, He'll help you figure out the right number of bags or bundles of insulation, It's bulky, so have it delivered Store it in a dry place until you're ready to start to work, Since warm air naturally rises and tries toescape, the ceiling is a major source of heat loss. Fortunately it's the easiest place to add insulation. It deserves first priority for re- insulation (or "retrofitting") an existing home or insulating a new one. Good ceiling insulation will return fuel savings of between 10 and -.30 per cent depending on house type and existing inSulatien." — Retrofit. First, find out the condition and depth- of insulation already in your attic. Some older homes have none; most have a small amount — a 2-inch or 3- inch mineral fibre batt — and this may have settled or become water damaged. You should have a ceiling R value of 20 or ' more, which means at least 6 inches of insulation. If you have less than that — say a 3- inch batt — you should upgrade• it in one of two ways: (a) Add a further 3 inches of batt or blanket insulation. You don't need a vapor barrier because there should ,be one already on the ceiling. Buy insulation that comes without the barrier. When you lay the insulation, be sure that all areas are covered except, of course, tor the eave vents and other ventilators. (b.) You can also use bags of loose fill. Pour it between the ceiling joists, then use a garden rake or a pusher (made, from pieces of 2 x 2'' and 2 x 6' ) to smooth and I settle the insulation into all the corners. The fill should -at least cover the top of the ceilingjoists — higher if more thermal resistance is required. Check the. R value per inch printed on the bags. ,Again be sure not to block the vents, If there's no insulation and no' vapor barrier in your attic, install one before insulating. In this case plastic sheeting looped over the joists and fitted snugly down to the ceiling board would be best. — New homes. The ceiling in a new home or extension should be (Continued on page 16)