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If you dp ao it will serve you and others who will follow you• for almost an Unlimited number of years., ' • - • - • • Prevent Moisture Damage Condensation is -at-46- mum in a new home. When your home was built, many gal- lons of water went into mater- ials such as concrete, plaster, tile work and even some types of paint. This , water is still, lodged within the .walls—espe-. cially basement. walls.' -,,and its gradual evaporation contributes to a higher moisture content in the air. Provide ventilation wherever possible but do not try to ac- celerate the normal drying out process of a new home. Cre- ating high temperatures will on- ly tend to Cause an uneven dry- ing which will exaggerate the effect- of normal shrinkage and can permanently damage lum- ber and millwork in your new house.Foundation or :basement walls are subject to a wide va- riety of stresses and strains. The- base of the wall, being in the , ground, maintains a fairly constant temperature. The top portion, however, extends out of the ground and is subject to extreme temperature changes which causes concrete and oth- er masonry to expand and con- tract. • The nature of the soil on which the foundation is placed may cause slight settlement or heaving due to soil expansion, which would induce additional stress. A combination of these forc- es may make some minor cracks appear. It is important for the home owner to understand that these surface cracks do not af- fect' the strength ef the walls in any way and it in't neces- ary. to repair them except for a touch up to improve their ap- pearance. Masonry basement walls, like every. other- part of the- house, are not—Waterproof in ' themselves. Where condi- tions warrant it, your builder will have damp -proofed the un- derground portion -of your foun- dation to' prevent the entrance of water from the surrounding ground. Where a great deal, of water is present outside, base- ment walls should be water- proofed at time of construc- tion. Moisture within the__Walls.. o a hose can result in stained plastery - -rotted —wood,- rusted metal and ruined interior wall paint. After removing t h e cause .pf condensation through- out the house — uncirculated warm and moist air — a good wall paint • will help in resist- ing the inroads of moisture. It is well to remember that no type of exterior surface—wood, brick, stone or stucco—is in it- self impervious to attacks of moistiiee. The surfaces can be protected by coats of paint es- pecially prepared for the pur- pose and available at paint and hardware stores. ' An automatic humidifier in- stalled- on the furnace or an unvented gas burning hot wa- ter heater can cause high hum- idity in the basement area. Constant use of such equipment is another source of moisture vapor. In many cases this situ- ation can be corrected by im- proving ventilation and hum- idity control. • Every horde owner should be alert to the telltale ' signs of condensation and take prompt action to prevent moisture caus- ing damage to his home. The Electrical System Abuse or' misuse of electri-. cal equipment can be a con- tributing factor to home fires. Don't be an amateur electrical repairman, and don't .let any other amateur handyman alter the wiring, in the home or re- pair your electrical equipment. This work requires a profes- sional so when. something goes wrong call a reputable electri- cian or a recognized appliance set vice agency. In--mode,rn homes. today, every `hyme-mak- er depends- -on electrical appli- anees to do much of the every- day work 'around the house'. To keep these working for you, you need a full "house power" —adequate electricity coming into your home and , plenty of outlets to feed your appliances. Heating System There are many different types of heating systems and various methods' of installation. As, a home owner, it is to your advantage to know all about your own. Read all the de- scriptive literature supplied with the furnace, and for more. detailed information -cluck with the heating contractor who sup- plied and installed the 'system. Proper care. .of the heating sys- tem and good house insulation can reduce heat costs, permit considerable fuel savings dur- ing the winter' and make air conditioning for the summer more effective. Be sure to check for proper insulation when you are buy- ing your new home. Some Ready -to Use • • READYAIX CONCRETE ARM NoW10,i e . Call or write us for free edfimates. The work can be done quickly — ready for use the next day. Huron Concrete Supply Limited SEA -FORTH 0 GODERICH Seaforth 868 W 2 Goderich 524-7361 1 • W.!' 4 r,,099 54, to , 0 • builders display cutaway wall sections so potential buyers can see exactly what is provided. Any reputable builder will be glad to.eXplain to you how he has insulated yourtIOUSe. If you live in a warm clim- ate, don't think nistiraften. Ian • necessary. Summer . comfort alone justified the cost of full insulation, especially if you are planning to use air condition- ing. It is important to realize that insulation has year round value, and isn't solely to pro- tect you during the cold wea- ther. Caring For Wood in Your llome The structural lumber used in your home has been selected by the builder in the sizes and grades which provide a factor of safety beyond -the actual ne- cessity to carry the load for which it is intended. Some shrinkage ' -in Mese framing members—joists, studing, raf- ters, etc. ---is to be expected, but your home • has been designed so that any settling will take place will be as nearly uniform as possible. Wood, like any oth- er building material, may con- tract or expand with changes in the weather. Wood is not affected by heat or cold, but it may shrink under extreme dry- ness, or swell under extreme humidity. Shrinkage is inevit- able but it can be minimized by keeping your indoor tempera- ture and humidity as uniform as possible, day and night, es- pecially during the first year after the house is built. About 70 degrees of temperature, and 30 degrees humidity are con- sidered ideal. Very high tem- peratures with low relative humidity tend to dry the house out too quickly with the result that lumber and millwork twist, split and - -pull. If moulding and trim separ- ate slightly, it is due to shrink- age, the cracks may be filled with -putty or wood filler. Shoud the moulding attached to the baseboards at the floor level separate from the. base- board, it is beat to reset the nails. Lower the moulding to the rough -floor "finished floor" at an -angle, thrnugh the crack between the baseboatrand the fihed nisfloor,--TtristhS ould pre- vent ,the base moulding from separating either froni the floor or from the baseboard. Nails should be set well into the wood so that the heads may be con- cealed smoothly with putty, ..or filler. If door mouldirigs separ- ate at the mitre jOints, these cracks also may be filled. In such eases, recoat the repaired surface with paint. Proper painting minimizes f u r t h.e r shrinkage, since it helps to keep out moisture.- -The finish plays an important part in pro- tecting all woodwork. If the doors stick. from swel- ling,' fold sandpaper around a wood block and sand the edge where it binds. Theb paint ov- er the sanded area. Check top and bottom edges of doors to see if they have been repainted after fitting. If not it is a good idea to do so, to protect the wood 'from moisture. This is especially im- portant in the case • of outside doors. If the door continues to bind excessively, it may be nee- essary to plane it slightly, but this should be done promptly for a door can be ruined by continually forcing it into an opening ,it doesn't ,it In the case of a door sticking slightly, a coat of paste wax, soap or parafin to the sticking surface, often alleviates the trouble. Exterior Wood If your home has wood ski: ing, you shouldn't worry about wear, . Even _unpainted_ _wood weathers so slowly that the wear is insignificant. Don't paint the exterior of your home too By Gordon Lindsay Smith' Remember They Will Grow Many of us forget that the sa of seeds has no relation to the size pf the resulting plant. Seeds of marigolds„ zinnias and petunias for example , are so0 small that it takes litera many thousands ' of them to -weigh an ounce. Yet give them moisture, heat aed good soil and, they—will grow into big bush plants that will require at least a foot each way to de- velop, properly. And they are only average size among the .range of plants it is possible to grow in Canada. The beginner, especially, is inclined to sow seed much too close, together, failing fo re- alize that even tiny things like alyssum, or verbena, portulaca or some such things, for best results, require a few inches at least in between Mature plants. This means thin sowing in the first place,.' possibly mixing the tiniest seed with a bit of dry sand tp permit this thin seed- ing, and planting bigger things like the largest zinnias and' marigolds, cosmos, delphiniums, hollyhocks at least 30 inches and better four feet away from walls and fences, If one is not ttio familiar with the plants to be .grown it is always well to digest the directions and infor- mation on the seed- packet. There the mature height as well as safe time of sowing and the best location will be stated. Move With Care Whether it is a Douglas Fir we are about to transplant or move, or just a 4 -inch high to- mato plant to its permanent place in the garden, the rules are precisely the same. Keep the roots protected as' much 'as possible from the air, cover them firmly with as fine soil -as possible and make surrthat the soil is really moist and stays moist until the plants get es- tablished, and if possible shade from direct sun for a few days. That's all there is to trans- planting and if the plant, tree or Shrub we are transplanting is young, and healthy, then with moisture and fine soil well pressed down about the roots we are sure of success every time. Of course, with -.larger plants and trees, etc., it is well also to tie firmly to a stake to keep the wind from whipping loose and to trim .pff some of the top growth. • Timely Tips There are several ways for keeping the edge qf flower beds trim and free from encroach- ing grass. One can sink special metal strips flush withlhe gar- den, er use brick, or build a concrete curb. often. Generally speaking, a repainting, every four to six years should be enough. Over - painting builds up an unneces- sary and troublesorhe thickness of paint which may crack and peel. Most home owners today do minor repairs about the liens-eTarrd-do-ininor paint If major maintenance or struc-, tttral changes are necessary, however, consult a qualified home builder. Fire:1r Care All floor finishes in modern homes are designed to provide you with a lifetime of satisfac- tion, with a minimum of care and Maintenance. Excellent kiln dried wood is widely used in 'new homes be- ing built today. However, ev- ery top quality hardwood some- times will shrink slightly, cans; ing, a tiny separation between the floorboards. Maintenance of an even indoor temperature and humidity during the first year. after the house is built will 'minimize this separation however. Never Use Water' on Floors, Clean them thoroughly with very fine, steel wool and tur- pentine or some similar solvent especially prepared for, pur- pose. Then apply two or the three coats of old fashioned, paste wax. Allow each coat to , dry thoroughly and polish each one. This will give -you 'a hard wear- ing and soil resistive finish which will probably not need re- doing more than once or twice a year...Old wax should be com- pletely removed with turpen- tine and steel wool before .a basic rewaxing is undertaken. A ,liquid type of wax is often used for in between mainten- ance. It is easy to apply, and effectively removes dirt, scuff marks- and - grease, leaving a protective coating. The fre- quency of application depends of course upon how much wear there is on the floor. Always use thin layers of wax allowing each to dry thor- oughly before .. buffing. Thick ,layers of wax tend, to remain sof.and sticky and so attract dirt. Ever Y few years, h'ardwobd floors which are badly scratcly ed or stained, may be restiired' to brand new beauty by sand- ing and refinishing. I Ti kt. A 0 it, A r"Iter4,4,161"1"14**44101" 1115**Arolt. CLEAN UP? i PAINT UP 41 FIX UP 41t itfirsafameigillb 44//kfaimproje."41444surivivera0" MOTI PAPER from 470 Single Roll Rugs Drapes Free Decorating Service — Have a qualified Home Decorator advise. you on your problems. COMPLETE LINE OF ART SUPPLIES Exterior White and Floor Enamel ' from $3.99 Gal. Interior -SeIni-Gloss BEAUTY and Latex ,r4 AS11°1° from $3.99 Gal. 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