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WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 31, 1984, PAGE 19 .MI Caulking In Home Stops, Winter Heat ,Steolers Even ln the most weii- bulit and well-Insuiated home, a significant amnount of heat ln the winter le lost around windows, doors and- through a varlety 0f other 'Iheat stealers"' In a house's -structure. 'ln fact, it le estimated that windows. and doors alone can account for as much as 25'percent of the total heat ls iln a hme. TeIncidence of heat loas can be dramaticaliy reduced by cauiking cracks and gaps around doors and windows, cut- ting energy costa by. as much as 10 percent a year., C aulking la the process 0f, applying, a flexible, adhesive -sub- stance which la dispen- sed out of a cartrIdge by a special caulking gun. It le an inexpensive, yet highly effective method of lmproving a home'a energy efficiency. Among the many varieties of caulking compounds on the market, silicone cauiks, such as Silicone Il, Home Pro Window & Door Sealant from General Eiectric, are perhaps the Most durable. This interior and exterior sealant la warranted to remain durable for up to 50 years and adheres to ail palnted and unpainted woods, ail metals, most plastics, as well as masonry and concrete. As a general rule, caulking should be done' anywhere that two dif- ferent building materlais meet. Some of the areas where heat boas com- moniy occurs include: aroun-dwindow and door f rames where trIm and siding meet, air con- ditionera, dryer vents, pipe entries, utility wires, TV antenna en- tries, ceilar windows, corner joints 0f siding, chimney flashing, out- aide lightlng fixtures, and outdoor faucets; un- der saves; cracks and amail holes In shingles, bo ard and batten; as wel as clapboard and aluminum siding. Chimney Fire Guards If you are like many wood-burnlng appliance owners, you probably don't give much thought to your chImney. Yet, ,chimneys can become a serlous f ire and heaith *hazard to millions of American houselîolds unleas cer- tain safety- precautions are taken. The' main- problem la the formation of creosote. Creosote le a tarry or f iaky substance that le the resuit of Incomplete- combustion of . wood, caused by a iack of suf- ficient oxygen. RtIS highiy fiammable and can cause chimney fîres If not removed reguiariy. Aithough many chim- ney f ires are relatjvely liarmiess and can cSur without ever belng noticed, some can cause- a great demi of chimney damage and can'bum a house down. Regular chlmney cieanlng and maintenance checka are' therefore a safety must - at least once a year for fîreplaces, once a, month for airtight stoves. Uniesa you are well In- formed on chimney cieaning and inspecting, the Firepiace instituts recommenda you hire a profesasional chimney. maintenance crew. Check the yellow pages ln your phone directory or sk a reputable wood- burnIng appilance dealer for ref errais. But, shouid a chim- ney f ire occur, you can put It out with a.minimal amount of trouble by rememberJng It takes movement of air to keep It going. If you have an airtight stove, firat put o.utthe atove t Ire with a dry chemnicai,Ilike bakIng soda or a recommended tire extinguisher. Avoid Using Water, as the resulting ateam fican burn your handa. Close ail the air controis and the door. If, after a few minutes, the t Ire la stlili going, or If the chimney la not cool enough to touch In an hour, cali your local fIre departrnient. If the tire dosa go out, don't open thie door or damper for at least thlrty minutes, or the tire wiil start up agmin. Fireplace ownsrs ahould first. put out the t Ire ln thechamber with a. rscommended ' dry chemnical. If using an ex-. tInguisher, try. ahootIng it up the chImney. Close, the glass doors andior put a wet bianketover the screen.and block off the fireplace opsning. If, after a few minutes, the chimney fire is stili going, cali the f Ire depar- tment. Atter a ire, have your c himney checked for damage. Proper chimnsy In- stallation la a very Impor- tant prerequisits ln woodburning safety. If you're planning to Instal a chimney. youraeif,, compieteiy read the manufacturers instruc-1 tion before you begin and foilow thsm to the letter. TAUNTON POOLS-AND SPAS' WOOD SOESALE DELUXE INSERTS ~24 KARAT GOLD PLATED DOOR AVAl LABLE 1 NFRC>U S OF CANADA L To MANY MODELS AND MAKES TO CHOOSE FROM, FROM ONE 0F DURHAM REGION'S LARGEST SHOWROOMS, SOME 0F LAST YEAR'S MODELS AT LAST CLEAR OUT PRICES 20% 20%OFF OFF 20% CA L SHEPHERO ECL OFF T- s 3 II GLASS OD HPHR DOORS t 0ACCESSORIES --- E[R *571-0189 ONE OF DURHAM REGIONS LARGEST SHOWROOMS CALL COLLEOT 571 -0189 571-0217 571i-0379 133 TAUNTON RD. W. OSHAWA, ONT. ~ ~ IAUNTON Ru w 14T ESTABLISHED 1960 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE SERVING HOMEOWNERS REPLA y- 1;? /1. "I SELECTED A JTHORIZED DEALER ENERGY SAVING PROGRAM- *SIDING,'WINDOWS .AWNINGS 1. kMs2 PATrIO DOORS WHITOY AJAX 668-2252 686-1853 900 HOPKINS ST.e.UNIT 39WHITBY WHITBY ALUMINUM HOME IMPROVFMFNT (F:NTPF: L- 8 ivi F- " %ýf V L. §VI C- 1-4 1 1 rl r- .-A A a a '-j 1 t-7 1 m m