- FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION

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With continuing concern
for . energy conservation,
homeowners . “have
discovered that a vital factor
in saving fuel is adequat
insulation. ; ;

Windows are no. ex-
ception. After a house is
fully insulated, considerable
heat loss. can occur with
ordinary windows.”

'The single-pane glass in
such windows offers little
insulation. Heat easily
escapes through the glass
making

Plants

FROM PAGE C10

potassium and phosphorus.

It is easy to use. Pour
one envelope of unflavored
gelatine into a pitcher, add
one cup of hot water and stir
until the gelatine is
dissolved. Then, add three
cups of cold water to make
one quart. Apply the
solution to all your
houseplants once a month.

Most plants should be
repotted once a_ year,
preferably in the spring.
Occasionally a plant will
show signs of drooping after
it has been transplanted.
This is a common reaction
and should not be a matter of
concern.

If the plant ts kept out of
direct sunhght for several
days, it will perk up and look
healthter than ever.

the job of main-

taining a comfortable
temperature an expensive
proposition.

Separate storm sash is one
solution. Another tis factory-
engineered wood windows
with double-pane insulating
glass —— two panes of glass
separated by an insulating
air space.

Heat loss through the
insulating glass ts sharply
reduced. In unusually cold
climates, tnple glazing is
recommended.

‘ Double-pane
glass,

insulating
combined with the

‘ing windows is vital

natural insulation provided
by wood frame and sash and
factory-applied weather-
stripping. guards against
excessive heat loss and fuel
wasting air infiltration.

Another factor to consider
is window placement. Large
glass areas, for example.
shéuld face south to take
advantage of the heat from
the low winter sun.

Awnings, shade trees pr
roof overhangs shade the
windows from excessive heat
build-up when-the sun is
high.

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Operating windows in the
east and west walls also help
conserve energy Dy
providing cross ventilation
when there are cooling
breezes. This reduces
dependence on air con-
ditioning.

Cil - Wednesdsy, Sept. 30, 1981 - North Shore News

Windows come

No matter what the ar-
chitectural style of your
home, there are = ap-
propnately designed wood
windows to go with it.
Traditional double-hungs,
bows and bays and con-
temporary casements,

- sliders and fixed-sash picture

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windows are examples.

All are available in stock
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Because modern wood
windows are factory-made,

they fit snugly and are easy
to install.

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