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,T •. . • r» * • ' •-:- • ^•^-••Xl *'•**•-• 'i •'•••'•.•••-\: ; .' •*•<• •«\ •• ' . •/ > i Gouv«rn«ur Trlbun«-PrM« W«dn«tday, Nov. 7, 1990- P«g« 17 Insulation keeps ,Thc costs of keeping up a hcine seem to rise every year and homeowners find them- selves putting off ski week- eritts and tropical vacations in order to meet expenses. But thftre is a money-saving mea- spre all homeowners can take that makes those sacrifices unnecessary: insulation. . -How can you tell if your home is leaking energy dol- lars? With winter just around the corner, now is the perfect time to assess your home's insulation, and make sure that the money you're spending on heating (and, in summer, on cooling) literally isn't go- ing out the window. Air infiltration, the pro- cess through which costly en- ergy leaks occur, can happen in numerous places in the av- erage home: between eaves, under thresholds, between baseboards, under exhaust ducts, around chimneys, under and on top of loose siding, and between corner joints and flashings, to name just a few. So, it is especially impor- tant to check carefully for those places where wasteful energy leakage may be occur- ring and, before winter's winds begin to howl, make sure they are sealed effec- tively, in order to prevent un- necessary heat loss in the months of cold weather ahead. Even if the walls and attic of your house are adequately insulated, you still may be losing energy through random cracks and through spaces around doors and windows. In fact, these often overlooked areas can account for at least 38 percent of the heat loss from the typically insulated home. According to the Home Energy Saver's Workbook, published by the United States Federal Energy Administration in 1977, \In a well-insulated house, the largest source of energy loss can be the air leaks around windows and doors and through other cracks.\ Amazing as that may seem, even more amazing is the fact that, of all areas in the home, these are among the simplest and the least costly to insulate effec- tively—yet, too often, they simply are neglected. For, while other types of insulation themselves may be expensive, and may require a professional's expertise to in- stall, the small cracks and Check it before throwing it away - \Everyone reading this fctory has thrown away some- thing worth $100 or more,\ believes collectibles expert Dr. Tony Hyman. 4 You wouldn't toss out a crystal bowl, Hyman ex- plains, because it looks valu- able, but things worth a lot more end up in trash cans or sold for pennies at yard sales. \If it's more than 15 years old, don't throw it away, be- cause someone somewhere virill probably pay fSr it,\ says Hyman, who in the past 10 years has interviewed marly 10,000 buyers of so- called \trash.\ ..; From snowmobiles to moon landers, baby buggies to pedal cars, anything related to transportation is sought af- ter. And not just the vehicles themselves. Tim O'Callaghan lives in Plymouth, but buys owners' manuals, plant badges, dealer literature and \everything associated with Ford.\ : Other buyers seek items associated with taxis, hearses, buses, and other public con- veyances. Are they worth anything? Chicagoan Hank Winningham pays S75 and up fCr taxi driver hats. * Do you have other uni- firms in your closet? Those worn by police officers, pris- oners, pilots, flight atten- dants, Scouts, and members of the armed forces (especially female) can be convened to cash. Even early McDonald's uniforms have buyers wait- ing. ; No uniform? Whether you labored in a sawmill, an m- sorance office, or a saloon, someone wants to buy the ephemera of your workplace Qish iwans for business cards, blueprints, catalogs, a£>d pictorial pre-1910 letters aAd envelopes from just about aiiy business. Texan Ginger Daily wiU even buy your old hotel registers '- Sports ephemera, from ticket stubs to golf clubs, has miver been more popular. Many treasures are found in l&kle boxes, says Hvman. pointing out fishing plugs ((painted *ooden hajij from itfK 1930s and *~0s often bring Si00 or more from a Hollywood collector „ Most things can't be sold IdealJ> for more than a frac- UDn of their real value, ac- cOrding to Hyman. so he v&OLe i national director} ust- itfg \best buyers\ in the U-S. afrj Canada who mill purchase your Hems b> mail or phone ,, Hyman's hook contains nirrves. *kires«s And phor* of peopic and ir.so- eager to pay cash for irNrt chan a milhor* different items you might own. His 320-page reference also in- cludes what they want to buy, who to call for free ap- praisals, and tips on how to get top dollar when you sell. People will pay money for nearly everything associated with transportation, business, sports, childhood, war, poli- tics, advertising, smoking, alcohol, entertainment, or comic characters. You can easily sell duck decoys, cigar boxes, paint- ings, signs, photos, toys, phonograph records, pens, magazines, radios, wrist watches, carnival and depres- sion glass, musical instru- ments, dolls and accessories, pin back buttons, coin oper- ated machines, silverplate, costume jewelry, baseball cards, books, autographs...and much more. Tin cans are among items that originally cost a buck or less but can today be worth hundreds of dollars. Top price for a 20th century can is 512,000, Hyman points out, and hundreds of coffee and to- bacco cans are worth S50 or more. spaces which can cause large energy losses can be sealed easily even by the most inex- perienced do-it-yourselfer, ihanks to Convenience Products' Touch f n Foam®, an all-purpose foam insula- tion and sealant which pro- vides, quite simply, the most economical method of elimi- nating drafts, heat loss and air infiltration through cracks and openings in the home. Unlike caulking material and other sealants, Touch 'n Foam expands as it cures to fill uneven spaces and to cre- ate an effective barrier against energy loss. And, for the environmen- tally conscious person, Convenience Products now offers an ozone-safe Touch *n Foam® insulation. Because it will never shrink, dry, harden or pull away, Touch 'n Foam offers the homeowner excellent pro- tection against air and mois- ture infiltration. And, Touch 'n Foam is extremely eco- nomical—so economical, in fact, that one 12-ounce can is equivalent in sealing power to 25 tubes of conventional caulking material. Also, waste is minimized because Touch *n Foam's unique dis- penser delivers, at the touch ot a fingertip, the correct amount of sealant for each area to be filled Touch 'n Foam can be used to seal holes and cracks in walls, and to fill in around doors and windows, electrical outlets, and openings for vents, antennas, electrical ser- vice connections and pipe feed throughs. And, thanks to Touch 'n Foam's unique an- gle adapter and extension tube for hard-to-reach places, even sealing around awkward pipes and plumbing fixtures is a breeze. And, when you've finished sealing your home against energy loss, make cleanup fast and easy with Touch 'n Foam CleenettesTM. These convenient, extra-strength towelette hand cleaners, which are safe to use and non- toxic, rapidly remove non- cured polyureihane foam, as \MCU as a myriad of other ordi- narily hard-to-clean sub- stances, from your hands. Keep some in your toolbox and your workshop—even your glove compartment!— for quick cleanups. Then, sit back and enjoy the results of your handi- work—a comfortable home which works with you to conserve energy dollars, no matter how hard those winter winds may blow! » >*•> • Good insulation Ben Tuttle of Gouverneur was loading his station wagon with bagged-up (eaves from along the curb on North Gordon Street. He said he intended to use them to bank the foundation of his house • to help keep out the winter drafts. Contractors best roof inspectors If you've got a ladder, flashlight and binoculars, you're equipped to determine whether your roof should have you running for shelter. \By uncovering potential problems in the early stages—at the first signs of damage—homeowners can help prevent more serious and expensive repairs later/' says Thomas Seymour, marketing manager at Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp., a leading manufacturer of residential roofing materials. Mr. Seymour offers the following advice to help you evaluate the condition of your roof from all angles: From the outside •Stand back from the house and take a good look through your binoculars for lifted, torn or missing shin- gles. •Keep an eye out for shin- gles that are curled, blistered or shiny. •Take note of \balding\ shingles— those that are los- ing their protective coat of mineral granules. •Look out for damaged flashing— the asphalt or metal sealant around chim- neys and vent pipes and in roof valleys. Keep an eye out for cracks or gaps. From the inside •With a flashlight, check carefully for water stains near corners and under the rafters. •Check for interior leaks during or after a storm. Watch for water marks, drips or other signs of water infiltra- tion. What to do \If you discover a leak, ex- cessive curling or other signs of potential trouble, it's time to get a professional opin- ion,\ Mr. Seymour advises. He offers these tips for se- lecting a qualified roofing contractor 1. If most of the homes in your neighborhood are the same age, chances are your neighbors have had roofing work done recently. Ask them for referrals. 2. Ask the roofing contrac- tor for names of satisfied cus- tomers you can contact. 3. Get all price quotes in writing. Quotes should in- clude exactly what work needs lo be done (gutters, flashings, cleanup, etc.). Get in writing the maximum price and method of payment, too. 4. Before having any work done, make sure the contrac- tor is fully insured. 5. If work is needed, make sure the contractor will issue a certificate identifying the shingle manufacturer and war- ranty stating the type of ma- terial installed. Also, a rep- utable contractor will supply his own workmanship guar- antee. 6. You should get more than one quote on a job, so be sure to describe the job's requirements exactly the same way to each contractor. Make sure each estimate specifies similar shingles. Choosing the right material \If you and the contractor determine that your roof needs repair or replacement, you should research your shingle selection thoroughly/' Mr. Seymour says. Specific infor- mation to consider includes: •The new shingles' war- ranty. The length of coverage and reimbursement costs vary with each manufacturer. The longest warranty may not be the strongest, so read it care- fully. •Durability. Organic-mat shingles typically carry a 15- year warranty, while glass- fiber mat shingles typically have a 20-or 25-year war- ranty. The new laminated glass-fiber shingles even carry 30-year warranties. Glass- fiber mat shingles generally are more durable because the mat will not absorb water, so the shingles resist curling and blistering. •Fire-resistance ratings. Most glass-fiber shingles carry an Underwriters Laboratories Class A fire rat- ing—the highest in the indus- try. Most organic-base shin- gles carry the Class C rating. Mr. Seymour also sug- gests considering aesthetics when shopping for new shin- gles. \Homeowners planning to reroof today,\ he com- ments, \are more concerned with curb appeal and the in- crease in a home's resale value achieved with architec- tural shingles.\ Architectural shingles, he explains, give a roof texture agd added depth, much like more expensive wood shakes. \If a new roof is not needed, taking care of repairs as soon as possible wiU avoid any serious damage and will preserve your home's inte- rior,\ says Mr. Seymour. 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