Show FIRST AID TO AILING HOUSES Dy fly Roger Stager Whitman QUESTION Our windows window are letin set let setIn setin In steel frames framel They sweat so 10 badly it runs down on the tho frames We were told the trouble was caused by the tho oil oU burner We changed to a floor furnace but the windows window are still the same The water is gradually rotting the sills What can we do dot ANSWER The Tho trouble probably would be greatly reduced by the installation of storm sash ush As A. the windows are now the steel frames frame become chilled by the outdoor air and the warm moist air of ot the house ouse condenses on their cold sur ur faces face Storm sash lash would protect the windows window from such uch chilling and the tho sweating should be checked QUESTION I am going to insulate Insulate Insulate late the upstairs of my home and would like information on this sub lub sect Can you give me mo any advice ANSWER Get top quality products products pro pro- ducts and whichever type you select ask for instruction sheets sheet on the correct method of installation Wall Insulation that requires blowing In usually Is fa handled by special companies who have the equipment for this work Batt Datt or type blanket insulation can be put In by a home homeI homeowner homeowner I owner who is 11 handy with tools tool When insulation is placed In between en the rafters the attic alUc space can be utilized for living quarters i QUESTION We are planning to build a recreation room In our base I. I ment Can you give me any plans plea I or suggestions suggestion on how to build and arrange arrango it ANSWER Booklets on this thil subject subject sub sub- Jett are published by the manufacturers tuners of asphalt floor tile and end wallboards wallboards wall wall- boards suitable for tor such rooms room I. I Your first tint consideration should be to see lee that all traces trace of dampness are eliminated QUESTION How can I wash wab a white stone tone mantel I always alway used a but that makes an awful dust ANSWER Scrub the stone with very verr hot water containing about a cupful of phosphate in a of water then rinse rIne with clear water |