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14. THE OSHAWA TIMES, Friday, September 13, 1963 Sable Island Really Has Housing Problem Inhospitable Sable Island, the yard of the Housing these folk who oper- ate lighthouses, lifesaving and weather stations in an environ- ment of wind-whipped sand and salt spray has long been a problem. Most building materials are rapidly reduced ruins under this furious combin- ation of the elements. In 1954 it was necessary to re- place housing which had been built only three years earlier. A switch was made to aluminum covered dwellings which today remain in prime condition, SEVERE WEATHER While climatic conditions are somewhat more moderate in most of Canada, this does serve to illustrate how well aluminum withstands the severest tests of weather. Until recently the full poten- tial of aluminum as a building product had not been fully ex- ploited in Canada, although such items as siding and raingoods ve been marketed successful- ly\in the U.S. for a number of years. But now aluminum producers have developed new and im- proved residential components and are actively pursuing both the new housing and renovation markets. : One of the biggest influences in the promotion of aluminum % building components is expected to be the Alcan Design Homes, being marketed by Alcan Design Homes Limited, a subsidiary of the Aluminum Company of Can-| wide ada, Limited. Alcan had homes designed in- corporating as many proven aluminum applications as were practical and harmonious. After setting strict specifications, it then franchised leading builders to build and sell these homes in five Canadian centres and sup- ported them with marketing and advertising help. : This promotion is already showing its effectiveness. Sales of aluminum building products, especially siding, rose in the lat- ter part of 1962 and distribution of them across Canada is in- creasing. In an effort to meet this growing demand, Alcan has installed' a second coating line at its Kingston, Ontario, Works to produce the painted sheet from which most of these items are fabricated. Aluminum is an obvious ma- terial to use on the outside of a house. It is weatherpreof and easily formed, bent and cut into gutters, downspouts, louvres and siding profiles and is available in a wide variety of colors and finishes, The reason behind aluminum's somewhat recent appearance on the residential building scene is the slow evolution of the high standards required in the fac- tory application of the baked enamel finish, At Alcan's King- ston Works vinyl or acrylic enamel is heat-bonded: te the metal to provide a finish so tough that the coated sheet can withstand full 180 degree bends. Aluminum siding comes in a chilly outside walls in the ing the summer, it flecting the rays of make the house helps ficiency from air condi systems. Aluminum siding also pro- duces a bonus benefit in com- fort inside the aluminum has remarkably high house, wi achieve maxim Bare | Pee variety of styles and colors. The baked enamel finish is guaranteed for ten years against blistering, peeling, checking and crazing -- techni- cal experts anticipate a life of fifteen years or more -- and the metal itself will last the life- time of the house and the owner. __ if a change.of color is desired it is easy to repaint. The sand- ing and scraping needed on ma- terials which deteriorate with moisture is not required and, since aluminum is non-absorb- ent, less paint is needed. *"*INC by Kessinger | OMPARABLE'*' Schofield-Aker Ltd. -- 723-2268 ... ts Your "OLD FURNACE On It's Last Legs? ? DON'T Buy a New One TURN THIS Till You Investigate 'ELEC TROHEAT The New A Modern pneu Way to ee ee eee ee .»» 1s Quick and Easy Heat Your Home! To Install - Whether Your Home Is __~ Old or New! You can install "ELECTROHEAT" to heat one room or your entire home for MUCH LESS than you'll spend on a new furnace. Regardless whether your home is OLD NEW, "ELECTROHEAT" takes only a short time to install. It leaves your cellar Fi of PIPES, FURNACE, etc. . . . just a tum of the thermostot and each room can heated separately if desired. "ELECTROHEAT" is Clean, Noiseless and flameless --- Guaranteed for 10 years -- C.S.A, - E.H.A, Approved --= Ideal dustrial, commercial, offices, motels; etc. . . . and is in nsive to operate, Fi the FACTS NOW before you decide on that New Heating System. 7 10 THIS... BETTER HOMES HAVE DRIVEWAYS. BY BENNETT PAVING. HAS YOURS! SERVICE STATIONS -- DRIVEWAYS -- PARKING LOTS INDUSTRIAL W. B. BENNETT PAVING 1m. CALL 728-8132 PHONE 728-4611 For FREE Estimates 56 PRINCE ST. OSHAWA ONT.