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Show Combine Insulation And Siding To Lower Energy Costs Existing homeowners can combine Styrofoam TG brand insulation with siding to cut their fuel consumption and enjoy enough energy savings to pay for its initial cost within a few years. Use of this system makes it possible for owners of siding-insulatio- pre-energ- n crisis y to achieve the same insulation value as that available in many new homes by having their home improvement contractor wrap their home in a blanket of insulation. The current energy crisis has put the focus on the existing home which, more often than not, is to handle todays soaring energy costs. The problems of finding ways to reinsulate these homes for homes increased energy ef- are of prime homeowner concern. Special emphasis is now being put on the sidewalls, which have been found to account for a great deal of energy ficiency loss. Because many of these homes have little or no sidewall insJation, its addition could have a significant effect upon the homes fuel bills. reinsulation However, methods for sidewall insulation are often costly, time consuming, require a specialized insulation contractor, and have inherent quality control problems. For this reason The Dow Chemical Company has made their Styrofoam TG brand insulation panels available imhome through contractors provement for use within a standard residing project. These lightweight, 2' X 8 and 4 X 8 panels of 34 thickness are simply nailed over the original exterior of the home by the same contractor who is installing the siding. The panels butt tightly against doors and windows. edges allow a snug fit to minimize gaps and reduce air leakage. The new siding is then applied directly over the in Tongue-and-groov- e wm American and nailed wall. the into firmly The advantages of such insulation sheathing of .are manifold. 100 the available wall surface is covered, including the wood studs in the walls, which are left unin- sulation sulated by cavity-fil- l standard, insulation methods, and often account for up to 30 of the heat loss through the home improvement that will pay for itself. A homeowner can realize cuts in his fuel consumption which will enable him to have paid for the initial cost within about five years. These savings will vary depending upon the type and price of fuel used and the specifics of the home. The home improvement contractor has been provided with a system for predicting estimated savings for each individual home. Styrofoam TG brand insulation can be used under any type of siding and can be used anytime during the year that siding can be installed. Its insulation value has been proven for over thirty years in freezer warehouses, architecturally designed buildings and, more recently, in new single-famil- y homes. Like many other commonly used construction opaque wall area. Use of Styrofoam TG brand insulation can reduce heat loss up to 50 over such a previously uninsulated wall. Styrofoam TG brand insulation is an vestment, not a cost materials, Styrofoam TG brand insulation is combustible and should be properly installed. When used to cover openings such as windows, a minimum of 12 gypsum wall board is required as the interior finish. in- a rae Why And How To Ventilate climates with relatively high humidity, condensation may form on the underside of the roof. Proper ventilation should keep the attic at the same temperature as the outside air which should prevent melting on the roof and the ice build-uat the eaves. But these problems can be alleviated by observing some simple ventilation practices. As a general rule, you need at least 1 square foot of free ventilating area for each 150 square feet of attic. If your vents are covered with screens or louvers, you will need to add more ventilating area. its effectiveness. Between Put in as much natural home laundry, cooking, ventilation as possible, and showers, about 18 such as open vents, in a gallons of water vapor a before investing week are produced, some power fan. The most efof which will escape fective system has half the ventilating area near through the attic. Condensation from water the ridge of your house vapor, left for some time, and half at the eaves. will penetrate the roof Another method of venand wood beams and can tilation is turbine vencause structural damage tilators which take adto the house. vantage of even the In cold climates, a slightest wind to exhaust combination of high inair and humidity from side humidity (40 or the attic. above) and low outside With todays fuel costs temperatures (0 degrees it makes good economic F. or below) can cause sense to protect your infrost to accumulate on sulation investment and the underside of the roof. your house with proper Even in moderate ventilation. when inyour attic, proper ventilation is vital. Ventilation will help you gain the greatest benefit from your insulation and protection for your house. In the summer, when heat builds up in the attic, ventilation is important in order to get the most benefit from your insulation. With little or no ventilation, attic insulation will eventually absorb this heat and transmit it to the living area below. In winter the problem is more serious. Insufficient ventilation will allow moisture to settle in the insulation, reducing Remember, sulating p COMPANY OF OGDEN SEE US FOR A at HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN. 2939 Pennsylvania Ave. CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES 731-530- 0 We carry a complete line of: Res. & Ind. Fences Dog Runs Tennis Courts Farm Fencing HlS"BUSINESS IS CONSUMER PREFERRED MATERIALS & TOOLS FOR OGDEN OFFICE: BRIGHAM CITY OFFICE: 2425 Washington Blvd. 101 South Main 621-010- Home Improvement Awnings, Patio, Storm Doors and Windows 0 734-945- 4 ROY OFFICE: 2020 West 5700 South 773-691- 1 |