C18 - Wednesday, October 12, 1983 - North Shore News Home Improvement ’83 Skylight & Solariums Increase the living area of your home Featuring Wooden Structure, insulated Acrylic Panels (also Renovations & house raising) For quotation and Design 986-4016 Blue Star Construction Ltd. 1485 Rupert St. ¢« North Van On the North Shore since 1955 FINE FURNITURE AT SEN wet oT ty Teg oh “Where browsing is fun" ie Sie OMBINED SERVICES vr. 1590 Marine Dr., North Vancouver 987-2251 Save on heat Most homes have an ‘‘energy hole’’ through which expensive heat and air condi- tioning escapes. The size of the hole varies with the size and condition of the house, but in an average 1600’square foot, six room house with two baths, the opening is equivalent to a hole in the wall estimated at four square feet. Through that hole ap- proximately 35 percent of household heat is lost. The ‘‘energy hole’’ is made up of small cracks and gaps that are usually hidden from view. The coverplates at light switches and electrical outlets hide openings around the receptacles. These openings pull air from an attic opening of about two square inches. AVERAGE SIZE OF SURROUNDING HOLE (Square Inches) ELEMENT Light Switches & Electrical Outlets Plumbing Pipes Heating System (ducts or pipes) Vents Sole Plate (foundation seam) Floor- Wall Connection Loose Fitting Windows Window Framing Door Framing Threshold Settling Cracks Attic Hatch HIDDEN OPENINGS Holes at plumbing pipes, vents and drains are often hidden by collars. The door and window moldings cover extensive irregular gaps. The floor board hides a gap bet- ween the floor and the wall. The basement hides a small seam at the soleplate, where the house meets the founda- tion. This hairline crack emits a steady stream of cold air to rob the house of heat. Homeowners can get a rough idea of the size of their household ‘‘energy hole’’ by estimating the size of the cracks then multiplying by the number of locations. The chart below displays the ex- tent of the problem in a ut the plug in your ‘energy hole’ typical home. Most tight houses undergo a complete air change about once an hour. Houses with a four foot square energy hole have air changes as often as three times per hour. Each re- heating of the house increases the heating bill and creates an uncomfortable drafty house. WORTHWHILE INVESTMENT Most of the ‘‘energy hole’ can be filled by simple, economical measures. Seal- ing the house with weather- stripping, caulk, and poly- urethane foam will eliminate the majority of the openings, gaps and cracks. The sealing investment is paid back in savings on heating costs in only a few months. NUMBER OF 0.5 26 2 13 12 2 ELEMENTS IN THE AVERAGE OF HOUSEHOLD 6 ROOM/2 BATH HOUSEHOLD ESTIMATED SIZE ENERGY HOLE (Square Inches) 13 26 1440 (linear inches) 1440 (linear inches) 14 14 2 646 sq. inches Simple cleaning tips When it comes to fall home cleaning, the best way can also be the easiest way So starting with a few tps for kitchen and laundry casy does it BUILDERS + ARCHITECTS + RENOVATORS + DO-IT-YOURSELFERS For value, efficiency — and that unique look of quality, specify — Quality Wood Windows. Why do the “pro's” specify wood windows for their homes? Because they know wood windows are the best. Better for thermal efficiency, better looking, and better all-round value At Dashwood-Kayline you can choose trom the largest selection of wood windows inBC - not to mention patio doors, entry units and garage doors! 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