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145 Windsor Road East, North Vancouver, 8.C., built 1913.

The France House

THE FRANCE House is a designated heritage home in the North Lonsdale Historic District of North Van- couver. Located on East Windsor Road, just off Lonsdale, it was first owned by a William J. France whose occupation, accord- ing to the directories, was publisher.

_ This house is an unusual varia- tion on the Craftsman style with heavy timber triangular eave

NORTH SHORE HERITAGE

by Dorothy Foster

brackets and an inset open front veranda. The overhang is sup- ported by tripled heavy timber square columns.

The roof style is a front hip-on gable roof with side shed dormers to both east and west, and is covered in cedar shakes. Some of the decorative features of this

home include the half-timbering in the gable end, the slightly cut porch outlining, and notched verge boards.

This fine heritage house, mat- ching garage, and lovely gardens have been immaculately restored and maintained by its present owners. This is a trend that is tak- ing hold not only on the North Shore, but throughout the Lower Mainland.

Heritage is important and worth preserving, and people are looking for the return to the style, charm, and warmth of former times.

Winterize home with simple energy-conserving guidelines

WITH WINTER just around the corner, now is the time to take a close look at how you can improve your energy use around the home.

By taking a few simple steps, you can save money and conserve energy, while still staying toasty warm as winter winds blow.

We can all sleep a little easier at night knowing home energy bills aren’t going through the roof. Energy efficiency is the key.

And because energy use is related to many of today’s en- vironmental problems, by conserv- ing energy, you'll also be helping the planet.

Here are some guidelines on

how you can conserve energy from the Canadian Gas Associa- tion:

. During the winter, your furnace is your best friend. With heating accounting for about 75% of a home’s energy consumptiod, it’s important to make sure your fur- nace is working properly and effi- ciently.

Regulating heat is alse impor- tant. Use the thermostat wisely and you'll barely notice the dif- ference, except on your heating 1,

Water heating can account for 20% to 25% of your home energy bill. Making sure you’re using hot water efficiently will save you money all year round, not just during the winter.

Fireplaces are a source of great

comfort during our long Canadian winters. But did you know that wood-burning fires waste energy and money? They also contribute to air pollution.

Leaky windows and doors can have a big effect on home heating costs. Not only do they let cold air in, but they let warm air escay-e.

Conserving energy makes eco- nomical — and environmental — sense.

By taking the time now to take a close look at a few key areas around your home, you can make winter seem a little easier to beat.

If you’d like more information on how to reduce your energy costs, contact your local natural gas utility.

Our Green Planet

Recipes for a cleaner, healthier environment

Preventing Drafts

Huge energy Savings Can be made by deter- ming where neat loo occurs and sealing off those areas.

To test for drafts, nold a ht candle close to window frames, door sarnbs, elec- trical oute< and axty other areas that are locatea on an outaide wall, if tne flame flickers you should insulate with weather stroping, caulking, c. Clear plastic. Widows Canve ined with clea Jlaotc that 1 tacked on the window frame a d reused year after year, savy curtans will aloo reduce drafts

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Safety Tip Exercise caution when using an open flame around- curtarr and other flam- maple tems.

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