18 ~ Friday, November 3, 1989 - North Shore News Not every sliding door is created equal INSTALLING A patio door is a greai way to bring the best of the outdoors inside your home and in- crease its value. Sometimes, however, the worst of the outdoors can also gain entry through these doors. Air infiltra- tion may be a problem, along with condensation and water penetra- tion under and through the frame. And if the doors don’t have proper locks, they could present a security hazard. Smart shopping will help prevent such ‘unwanted visitors.’”” The producers of rolling patio doors offer these shopping tips for Fight the cold From page 17 way of further ensuring warm air stays at home, where it belongs. 3. Install a set-back thermostat. This device will automatically turn your thermostat setting down and up at pre-determined times. It can be programmed to turn the setting down after you’re in bed and up just before you rise in the morn- ing. It can be turned down if the house is empty duving the day, and back up before you come home. 4. Seal duct joints with tape. Huge amounts of heat can escape where sections of ductwork are joined. This can be easily prevenied by taping them together. 5. Weatherstrip and caulk. Each year you need to check around doors, windows and any other parts of your house where heat can escape. Even if you caulked last year temperature changes and a house’s natural movements will have broken some of the seals. LN IRLY BIRD er homeowners. @ Check for welded corners on the mainframe and sash. Unlike frames that are screwed together, welded construction virtually clim- inates air and moisture penetration through the frame. © Select thermal! glazing that is secrrely affixed to the frame with heavy-duty weatherstripping at all points. © Choose a durable framing ma- terial that will not rot, rust or cor- tode. Patio doors with rigid all- vinyl frames, for example, retain their superior weathering qualities throughout their long life and do not need to be painted. © Touch the frame to make cer- tain it feels warm to the touch. Frames that feel hot or cold will conduct unwanted heat in the summer and cold in the winter. Furthermore, they’re likely to in- vite condensation problems. ® Look for a door that opens and closes quietly and smoothly, such as those on_ ball-bearing rollers. The screen should be on a separate track that holds it securely at bottom and top. -® Security features to look for include a key lock on the door, a separate lock on the screen and yet advertisement UNIQUELY WINDSONG Windsong Gift Studios, newly located at Marine Drive (just west of Capilano Mall) now offers its customers a bigger selection of dinner- ware, unique gift items and sparkling glassware. Long known as the North Shore's premier Rosenthal dealer, they also carry china by Thomas, Dansk and Fitz & Floyd. Pick and register your favorite dinnerware at Wind- song. They've just announc- ed their “Place Setting A Month Dinnerware Pian” so shoppers can purchase no less than 8 place-settings over the next 8 months (or sooner if you wish). Your first place setting may be pur- chased at haif price and the last place setting is also avail- able at half price. Also, all ser- ving pieces bought by plan- holders will be at 20% off. When you need something special for someone special you'll find what you need with gift wrapping and delivery included. Congratulations, Windsong, your new store is sure to be a winner! another lock along the bottom opened enough to allow fresh air track, which permits the door tobe in while keeping intruders out. Solarium Display" OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Nov. 5 — 12 to 4 pm To ViEWw this passive solar dream-room soiarium. If you are planning a sunroom this year or in the near future, you owe it to yourself to view this sunroom. 1335 Cottonwood Cres. N. Van. (South-east of Tatiow off Marine Drive) SEAFORD BUILDING SUPPLIES’ Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:09 987-9301 Sat. 8:30-5:00 Cash and Carry only. All saies final. While quantities last. No returns. SEAFORD BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD. 1422 Main Street, North Vancouver