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v Ice shield ' prevents leaks from icicle build-up Q. We will need a new roof next year. We are plagued with large icicles, and ice builds up on the edges of the roof now and we have experienced leak- age inside the house from them. Can you suggest ways for us to eliminate these problems? A. The way to eliminate ice dams is to provide a cold roof. This can easi- ly be done in new construction but isn’t always easy to accomplish on existing houses unless a new roof is built over the existing with sleep- ers (wood pieces applied over the old roof) and new sheathing to pro- vide an air space. Soffit and ridge vents provide ven- tilation. However, even though you may not be able to pre- vent ice dams and icicles, you can prevent leakage inside the house and the ensuing damaged by apply- ing an ice and water shield on the bare sheathing at the eaves when you re-roof. This should also be done on each side of valleys, around chimneys and skylights and any other points runs down a roof to where heat loss creates snowmelt. Chimney cricket Q. You have mentioned that there should be a cricket behind a chimney built below the ridge of a roof. Although . you described what a cricket is, I can’t really visualize it. Can you elaborate? A. The purpose of a cricket is to divert water that both sides of a chimney instead of letting it hit the back of the chim- ney. It also prevents snow and ice from accumulating behind the chim- ney where it would eventually cause leakage. It can be built of wood covered with the same material as the roof or it can be metal. ‘It is in the shape of an A, and its bases should reach the sides of the chim- ney. , Pressure-treated wood Q. I am a car- penter often work- ing with pressure- treated lumber building decks, retaining walls, etc. I have heard that this type of wood should not be burned as the fumes are harmful, that the sawdust should not be breathed as it con- tains noxious chemicals and that these chemicals can enter the body through the skin by simply handling the wood. What’s story? the 418-2 North Service Rd. E. A. You should definitely not burn pressure-treated wood and you' should wear a dust mask when sawing . it. To the best of my knowledge, however, the chemicals are sta- ble in the wood and do not leach out. Handling the wood should not present a risk of absorption of the chemicals through the skin. If some- one has different information, I’d like to lmow it. Henri de Marne, a remodel- ing contractor in Washing, D. C., for many years, is now a housing consultant , and president of Henri de Marne Asso- ciates Inc. Send questions to him in care of this news- paper. Those of general interest will be answered in this column. iRANDY THOMPSON Sales Rep. g66l 'a 99:1 Warsaupewi Halli-’99 '9IIWIE'O eta 5919i5‘3/99Hi- 6L RICHARD SHORNEY ASSOCIATE BROKER 338-9000 WANTED A 3/4 bedroom ranch bungalow on a large lot in south east Oakville for a serious purchaser. Call Richard for specific details or a confidential market evaluatidn. Let 12 Years Real Estate Experience. Of Service And Understanding Work For You! nothtendedbsollcltpropertiesdreodylsiedforsob $00" 338-9000 or 849-HOME $4663) _ y RFJMPX mm W... 67 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville ‘r‘u'ili‘ddiflii‘iwil TROUBLE SLEPING? VETERINARIANS' VISION 5439.000. REMEDY #2 - Before oin to bed, reloxwith a $574,000. Having your Practice located In a growing drink on the huge balcony o the BR and watch the area and one day~bu||d ng a dream home at the rear of moon glistenl on the lake. For REMEDY til, 3 or more this beautiful 3.5 acre rope , overlooking ravine and details. call Y THOMPSON 342-7000. parkland. Cali RANDY N 842-7000. uncommon CUSTOM . mgrgtfiuri “99.000. Walk to Mississauga Golf Country Club and, _ rivate girls' school. Bright custom built home with unique saw aremrsremnm °°°' °"“ . . - ' RANDY meson «2-7000 Ian Linda Darroch Associates 833-7000 HELP US... HELP YOU WE HAVE PURCHASERS LOOKING FOR: 0 East Oakville on large prlyate lot. 4 bdrms. Open concept kit/family room. Up to $500,000. 0 Executive rental 1 + l or 2 year lease starting Mar. 1 â€" June 1. Furnished O.K. - Building lot In mature area - Up to $300,000. - Ravine location with basement walkout. 4 bdrms., 3,000 sq. ft. Is now the time for you to buy or sell??? We can't answer that BUT...we can su the market facts and fl ures to hel m k an intelligent and informed decision. pply 9 p you a e Coil PAT or RANDY to get the information to help YOU DECIDE WHAT’S BEST FOR YOUR *THOMPSOSN CALL US TODAY Forprofessional personalized service Notintemiedtomlicittmpettiesaireadylistedfmsale EAST OAKVILLE A two storey, 4 bedroom home on a quiet street with a large lot Please call... . R ' .323? . “New“? 842-7!!!) ' 418-2NorthServioe Rd. E 842-7000 NOT iNTENDED TO SOUCIT PROPERTIES CURRENTLY LISTED