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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-03-22, Page 31eo , lue that aloe, the inyMhen lyre, Iht Al Godericit' Ni 'ER GODKRICH SIGNAL STAR, THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1973--' PAGE 713. xteriorhome re -decoration tarts with new breed ases You're redecorating the house. You want the -results to be beautif d'l. Would you: • Paint the walls and leave the ceiling dirty? • Place the new furniture on worn carpeting? • Put battered old shades on new lamps? Of course not. Anyone who has ever done interior remodeling knows that ne- g1ecting.one design element can ruin the whole effect. Yet these dame people — when remodeling the out- side of a house — often do onlj half the job. They'll re -sale exterior walls, pain the trim --and overlook th advisability of reroofing. When roofs are overlooked in this fashion, it's generally because: • They're regarded solely as_ protective rather than decorative -house features. • Reroofing is thought to cost more than it actually does. Good exterior decorating starts with the roof. The decorative potential has been greatly increased with the introduction of modern roofing rnaterials. The new bred of premium asphalt shingles, for example, makes reroofing an opportunity to update and beautify the entire house exterior. These shingles offer the basic elements of good de- sign: texture and color. They also emphasi*e the "natural look," one of the strongest trends in modern architectural styling. The shingles come in new rustic colors called "earth - tones" — deep browns, mut- ed .greens and slate grays that reflect a home's natural environment 4nd seem to tie together house and home - site. The bold new "textured look" is achieved with vari- ous rugged designs: double or triple laminating, stag- gered buttlines and random embossi`1g.: The new shingles main- tain all the protective ele- ments that have made heavyweight asphalt shin- gles popular for new homes and remodeling. They are designed to last up to 25 Time for entertaining: The typewriter flips away, the folders are filed and now the„}r,agic cupboards provide the wherewithal for a charming sifter -theater buffet. Reed and Barton's stain. le-- steel chafing dish and fondue pot match the casual, but elegant, look of the full storage/living wall with desk unit. years, and carry an Under- writers' Laboratories label for fire -resistance. The self- sealing variety also bear • a, UL wind -resistance label. In most instances, as- phalt shingles can be in- stalled right over the old roof. This saves the time and cost of removing old materials. Labor installation costs are generally the same for standard and premium grades; and the higher ma- terials cost"of the top -grade shingles can usually be amortized over their longer design life. Such an investment can pay off in upgraded horde appearance -- and higher resale value. That's the most .successful remodeling result possible. _ Beitduse of their wide expanse, roofs are essential to a home's architectural decor. Modern roofing materials offer a decora- tive bofrus. Here, premium -quality at,piralt les with a bolyl "textured look" blend beautifully with the aged house de- sign. The shingles are designed to last up to 25 years and carry a UL label for fire -resistance. ��t J+_(IINIItIIIIIIIIII111111111111111111111111N11111111111111111111111111111111111111111IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIL• IIIIIIIINIINIIIINIIIIIIIIIIINIIII ■ I �i� Electrohome Cutlass color TV will „provide many. years of viewing enjoyment. It features a 20" super rectangular picture tube, C11 Electron-1MR, chassis for fully automatic control of fine tuning, tint and color saturation. It's automatic toyour preference. Earphone jack and dipole antenna, Looks good, too. Finished in durable walnut vinyl. A great value at only $4 8995 ELECTROHOME JAM VALUE) NGER'SoR'TVI 92 SOUTH ST. %2 4 - $,9 2 5 GODERICH .hili 1111111111111inimtllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllllllttlllllllllllllllllltlllltllltltllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII fintIIIIfR Whatever you're up to axound the house ARE ':u UP TO FINANCING IT? Expanding? Enlargin? Improving? Good! It's an investment that pays in appreciated values. Spoil yourself a little. See us for financial backing g to do it right, without pain or strain. Money' Available For • Finished basement • New deck patio • Extra bathroom • Roofing repairs • Winterized porch Goderlch Community CREDIT UNION 39 ST. DAVID ST. G O DERICH 524-7931