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C16 - Sunday News, February 8, 1981

_ Not too late for energy saving

Decide to save 30 percent of fuel bill

While most pcople are
resolving to quit smoking or
lose that unnecessary five
pounds, why not make
energy conservation your
resolution for this new year?

Here are some Ups that
can save you up to 30% of
your annual fuc! bill:

Do you have storm
windows and doors? If you
don’t you'll find a lot of your
expensive heat going out-
side. Double glazed or
thermo-pane type windows
also provide a good way to
lower fuel bills and cut down
on drafts.

If you notice a draft
around your windows and

ane

MOTORISTS FROM THE North Shore who ase Lions Gate Bridge, are
Canada Geese who call Stanicy Park home. The above group are intent on
morning. (Elsworth Dickson photo)

doors, there's not enough
caulking around them. One
tube of caulking and a few
minutes can solve this. Also
ensure that ajl holes in
outside walls are scaled.

The single most effective
measure you can take to
conserve cnergy all year
round is to add insulation.
According to Fiberglas
Canada, the = insulation
experts, a 6 inch thickness of
glass fibre insulation has the
same thermal = resistance
valuc as a wooden wall 16
inches thick or a brick wall 8
feet thick.

Once you know how much
insulation cxists § in your
home, it’s simply a matter of

consulting with your local
building supply dealer who is
familiar with current
standards and can supply
you with any additional
information you may need.

A home with fewer and
smaller windows and doors
will save even more energy.
Windows and exterior doors
arcas should not exceed 10
per cent of total floor area
and no single room should
have more than 15 per cent
glass arca.

Heavy lined drapes will
keep the heat in and the cold
out.

Check your furnace and
central air conditioning units

regularly and maintain this

ty

quite familiar with the large number of
Searching out breakfast on a recent misty

equipment in accordance
with manufacturer's in-
struction. During peak
operating seasons, your
furnace filters, shoudl be
changed at least once a
month.

Are you losing valuable
heat through your fireplace?
Glass doors can minimize
this loss.

Strategically placed trees
and other protective foliage
can help a house save energy
during the hot months.

Light colored shingles
reflect the sun's rays during
the summer and together
with insulation can help

reduce your air conditioning
bill.

, i

George Robb

Drew Finerty

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