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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-04-27, Page 31If1h1e', windows in,youthome don't provide enough day- lI„ght,. skylights may be the most efficient way to;:bnghtoi up the roams and create a kg. ln ' of drama::atid excitPlttetlt.: Ther.not only provide natural daylight ffromthe ceiling area;,' but• .usually . enlarge small spaces, Skylights have become .in- creasingly popular just about everywhere in a house—hall- ways; dews, kitchens, bath rooms and even bedrooms They are also being installed in additions to older. houses where structural Problems limit light from Windows: ' In an imaginative applica- tion,, skylights installed in an old brownstone create an atri- um effect in the foyer and in the. duplex living room. Most in demand are aluminum -framed skylights because even .though the mate- rial is lightweight, it is strong and rigid and virtually elimi- nates maintenance. The most efficient alumi num-framed skylights have double or triple glazing and thermalized frames. This means that the frame has a built-in insulating barrier be- tween the inside and outside surfaces. The break in the frame prevents the cold out- side air from being conducted inside the house through the frame. Most aluminum skylights are factory prefabricated in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, but some are custom - formed from extrusions. Nowadays, flat tops seem to be preferred over domed units because they are unobtrusive ▪ and blendmore easily into the roof. These skylights incorporate tempered glass or plastic set into a rigid aluminum frame which has a self -flashing perimeter and permanent weather sealing. Interior frames have either aluminum or wood finishes. • . They come lin anodized, white, brohze or brown alumi- num finishes with clear or tinted panels. The tinted or re- flective glass or plastic allows for greater sun control without changing colors inside or out- side the room. In winter, well -insulated skylights reduce some of the need for electric lighting and adrnit solar heat to keep the room warm Although most skylights. are_perma,nently!„ sealedttito the roof,:some have vents and wee*, These are particularly effective f oto _re moving stoke, and cooking odors. • Wherever possible, a sky- ' light should be installed flush with the roof of a building. Where the roof is pitched or.. there is an attic above the `room, a. skylight can be tun-, neled from the ceiling to the roof. Such "vaulted" skylights were installed in a recent kitchen addition where there was a structural problem. Because the addition has a pitched roof, the skylights were tunneled and framed out so that the new ceiling would be level with that of the origi- nal kitchen. Had the skylights been installed flush with the new roof, there:. would ,have, been, too much nl''agap be' tween the 9.110 al cetlitR .14 _the roof. Tivo aliMainalP-franl4led,sky, alights were• installed it► tandenra' over the . new dining sect -ton Old ;Mother over a newly ereated;,pantry id•the working .partof the•kitchen' The,pantry skyiight emitter open lo: pro- vide cross ventilation as'Awei1 as extra light. lt4 addition' to, open g' up the rooms to the sky arid; pro- viding plenty of light, the three skylights visually extend the - k kitchen beyond its new physi- cal dimensions. Should you opt for one ,or more skylights, be sure you have the work dope by a com- petent contractor who is expe- rienced in installing them. His expertise as well as the mate- rials he uses will help assure a satisfactory job. • V.....•r •�t r. .,x.....Y�' >-�.���.,"� :?� • rXf!�/.fuotu :?':< .::„::?'::tea TWO SKYLIGHTS SET IN TANDEM brighten and add excitement to this living room. Each skylight contains one - inch thick double pane glass installed in a lightweight but strong and rigid insulated aluminum frame which requires virtually no maintenance. Here, the .interior frames are finished with California redwood. Update on no -wax flooring When science opened the way with resilient floor cover- ing materials more than 30 years ago, manufacturers of floor coverings quickly intro- duced all types of vinyl floor- ing, as well as tiles containing asbestos, asphalt and rubber, in every color and effect imag- inable... marble, slate, ceram- ic tile, even wood effects. What followed was the "no -wax" finish to resilient flooring, called the "wear - layer. " This is the top layer of .the floor covering, usually made of a clear, protective Iayer of vinyl or polyurethane, or a mixture of both. It can range from a high sheen to a dull gloss. Subject to wear This wearlayer, though made of tough materials, can be very thin. While its purpose is to protect the flooring un- derneath from direct contact with people's heels and other abrasives such as dirt and grit, it is still subject to wear. The term "no -wax " has caused a great deal of confu- sion among consumers, lead- ing many t_) believe that this flooring requires little or no special care. However, accord- ing to the Chemical Spe- cialties Manufacturers As- sociation, "no -wax" flooring will last much longer when the wearlayer is protected through proper care. Things to keep in mind The following information is designed to help you under- stand the care of your resilient "no -wax" floors: • Although resilient floor- ing is extremely tough, it is subject to cuts, nicks and abra- sions from shoes, dirt and grit, once the wearlayer starts to disappear. • Weak detergents and water are not strong enough l cut through dirt and get the floor clean enough to protect the thin wearlayer. • Strong detergents, espe- cially those in granular form, can leave a dull film, and any residue can trap additional dirt and grit. • Based on overwhelming scientific and practical expe- rience, it has been found that in order to, protect the thin wearlayer on resilient floor- ing, the proper maintenance is called for. If not maintained in this manner, resilient floor coverings will lose their gloss, develop traffic patterns, and will require a greater amount of maintenance to keep their surface dirt and stain free. 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