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HOME SAFETY

Overlamping will cause problems

USING A light bulb with a wat- tage that’s too high (overlamping) for the light socket (lampholder) of a portable lamp will cause overheating.

Consumers should look for the light ‘bulb caution label, where provided, which must be fastened to portable lamps adjacent to or in the vicinity of the lampholder, where it-is readily visible during teplacement of the light bulb,

WARNING SIGNS

© It is difficult to unscrew the light bulb, when replacing it. This may cause the glass to separate from the screw shell base, resulting in an explosion.

® Discoloration may appear on the screw shell base of the light bulb and/or the screw shell of the light socket. .

¢ Light bulbs will burn out more

rapidly. ' The advent of quartz-halogen Jight bulbs in the marketplace,

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which may resemble general pur- pose incandescent light bulbs in shape, pose another danger for consumers. Never replace an in- candescent light bulb with the new quartz-halogen light bulbs, unless the portable lamp has been tested and CSA-certified for their use.

SAFETY TIPS

*Kecp the path of the cord unobstructed.

© Never staple or nail cord to floor or baseboard.

* @ Use specific shade intended for lamp.

© Never cover shade or drape anything over light bulb.

Use light bulb of specified wattage as indicated on the caution label, or of lower wattage.

To prevent potential shock hazards, make certain portable lamps have polarized plugs, (one blade of the plug is wider than the other). Follow instructions on the tag affixed to the supply cord.

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Upgrade attic insulation

THE START OF warmer weather signals the beginning of many outdoor home improve- ment projects including the plan- ting of flowers, the seeding of a lawn, and the building of a deck.

But what’s there to do on a rainy Saturday afternoon?

How about upgrading your in- sulation levels? Adding fibre glass insulation to your attic can bring it up to today’s energy standards and is easy to do.

It also offers many benefits. It helps reduce energy costs, and adds to the resale value and com- fort of your home — to name a few.

Before you begin insulating, keep in mind the following im- portant tips about insulation, and the two ‘‘Vs’? — vapor barriers and ventilation.

Insulation The most important thing to

be aware of with insulation is R-value. R-value is simply the

resistance to heat flow of the ma- terial. . .

When evaluating the energy ef- ficience of insuation, it’s impor- tant to look at R-values, not just thickness. The higher the R- value, the greater the insulation power and the greater your potential energy savings.

Vapor Barriers

Vapor barriers are important when insulating because they help guard against the transmission (in summer) of water vapor from cool areas inside your home to the warm surfaces inside attics and walls where it can cause damage.

A variety of materials can be used as vapor barriers. The most common are kraft-asphalt paper, foil and polyethylene plastic sheeting.

They should. always be install- ed towards the cool-in-summer part of your home. When adding

a second layer of insulation, do not use a vapor barrier. Use un- faced insulation.

Ventilation

While vapor barriers retard the flow of water vapor from inside air to attics and wall cavities, ventilation allows excess water t escape to the outside. . :

In the attic, there are four dif- ferent types of vents that your home may have, including eave, roof, gable or ridge vents.

It’s important when insulating

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vent openings and maintain. at least a one-inch space between insulation and roof sheathing so that air from the eave vents can enter the attic space.

By adequately insulating and ventilating your attic, you can prevent superheated air from entering your home, helping to keep your attic cooler while

.reducing energy costs for air

conditioning this summer.

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