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This is an introduction to the basics of in- sulating. You probably already know about its benefits; most people do. Properly installed, insulation can dramatically increase the comfort of your home and lower your fuel bills. So dramatically, in fact, that some homeowners can't resist rushing headlong into the job. This enthusiasm can be an expensive mistake. Insulation is safe and effective only if it's correctly installed and if the proper materials are used. Take the time to do it right -- the first time. Before you even begin insulating, seal your house with caulking and weatherstripping to make if as airtight as possible. Wherever you can, install an air vapour barrier as part of the insulation process. This is a layer of impermeable material, usually 6 mil polyethylene, that you attach to the warm side of the insulation. Provided it is con- tinuous and well sealed, it will serve the double function of blocking air leaks and _ preventing moisture from seeping into the insulation or walls. If installing a plastic air vapour barrier is impractical, you can_ still protect your insulation by covering the walls with an oil-based paint and caulking around baseboards, recessed lights, electrical outlets and so on When you're ready to insulate, you have the alternatives of hiring a contractor or doing the job yourself. If you decide to contract out the work, get several written estimates. Be sure the contractor you select is certified by the Canadian General Standards Board. Insist On a written guarantee that only materials listed by an approved standards group will be used Even if you opt for hiring a contractor, you should know something about different in- sulating materials and methods. When you're choosing insulation, ask about the cost, the insulating value, where the product can be used and how it's installed, whether it can withstand moisture and whether it is fire- retardant. With that information in mind, decide what could best suit your house and your budget. Here are the common types of insulation and some of their charac- teristics: FIREGLASS --Inexpensive --Insulating value of RSI .021/ mm (R 3.03, in.) --Can be used throughout the house - a frequent choice for attics and wall cavities --Available as batts or as loosefill, which is blown or poured in place --Needs an air vapour barrier CELLULOSE --Inexpensive --Insulating value of RSI 025 7 mm (R 3.61, in.) --Can be used in attics and wall cavities --Is blown or poured in place --Needs an air vapour barrier RIGID INSULATION --Expensive, due to higher insulating value per mm (inch) --Insulating value from RSI 0277 mm, (B 3.89, in.) for expanded polystyrene to RSI for polyurenthane --Can be used anywhere space is limited --Available as foam RSI (R in Imperial units) is simply how the effectiveness of in- sulation is measured: the higher the number, Third in a series boards --Some have air vapour properties; barrier some do not --Highly unless covered flammable the greater the in- sulating value. The Ontario Building Code's minimum standards for new housing in Southern Ontario currently sets the recommended minimum insulation level at RSI 2.1 (R 12) for walls and RSI 5 (R 28) for the roof and ceilings (which is being increased to RSI 5.60r R 32). The minimums Jrecommended (for Northern Ontario are erititll higher. But remember that proper installation is at least as important as the RSI value. |Regardless of the in- Ronald Trustham Obituary Ronald Raymond Trustham, age 60, of Con. 16 RR 2; Penetanguishene, died at Penetanguishene General Hospital on Sept. 9, 1983, after three weeks' illness. The native of Penetanguishene was a receiver at the Mental Health Centre for the past 12 years. He took early retirement from the RCAF after 27 years, prior to joining the staff of the MHC. He was the son of the late Richard Robert Trustham and Mrs. L. Trustham of Hugel Avenue, Midland. He attended high school in Penetanguishene. While in British Columbia, he coached Junior hockey. A baptised and con- firmed Anglican, Ronald Trustham married Dorothy Paul in Midland on June 17, 1972. Thereafter he lived in Trenton, Ont., England, and British Columbia. He held membership in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 68, Penetanguishene. Her served in the Royal Canadian Air Force in Prince Edward Island, at Trenton, Ont., in England, and at Comox, British Columbia. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Trustham; by his sons Robert Ronald _ of: Mission, B.C., Paul Raymond of Delta, B.C., and Charles Richard of Toronto; by his step- daughter Mrs. Wendy Papaleo (Williams); and by his mother, Mrs. iD scnustnant s.r Midland. Also surviving him are his sister Margaret (Mrs. B.G. Stevens) of Penetanguishene, and his nephew Mark Stevens of Victoria, B.C. He had eight grand- children. R.R. Trustham, his father, died in May, 1972. A memorial service was held on Sept. 14 in Nicholls Funeral Home. 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Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday @ High Poyntz Mall Penetanguishene 549-3331 e@ Huronia Mall Midland 526-4584 Page 2, Friday, September 23, 1983 Read this before youin .042 mm (R 6.06 / in.) sulation you choose, follow these general rules when you install it (or observe your con- tractor carefully to see that he does). --Fill cavities and gaps completely to keep air from circulating, except in places which require ventilation, like attics. --Don't compress batts or loosefill insulation in an effort to cram more into the space. This does not make it more ef- fective. ; --Remember that in- sulation can't prevent air leakage or the water this you movement of vapour. For need a continuous well- sealed air barrier. --Only the warm side of the insulation should be airtight; the outer side should allow any vapour that gets through to escape. --Always take great care when you're working around wires, electrical motors, fans and light fixtures. 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