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Show Good Windows Wise Buy Homeowners have begun be-gun to realize that the money mon-ey they spend on an improvement im-provement frequently pays off in more comfortable surroundings. Others realize real-ize that an improvement often adds substantially to the resale value of their homes. Still others realize such projects may accomplish both objectives. Many of these improvements call for adding insulation or the replacement of worn out windows. Anyone considering replacing re-placing their windows, says Andersen Corporation of Bayport, Minnesota, should think in terms of energy conservation. Several Sev-eral elements are essential, adds the leading manufacturer manufac-turer of windows and gliding glid-ing patio doors. T hey include in-clude snug fit, adequate weatherstripping and double dou-ble glazing. Windows and gliding patio doors such as Andersen's Ander-sen's I'erma-Shield units, in which double-pane insulating insu-lating glass is standard, save fuel by reducing heat loss through the glass area. They also have factory-applied factory-applied weatherstripping to guard against heat-robbing air infiltration and a preservative preser-vative treated wood core sash and frame because be-cause wood is a natural insulator. in-sulator. The wood core is sheathed in vinyl for an extra ex-tra measure of thermal protection pro-tection and for low maintenance. mainte-nance. For more information on the complete line of Andersen An-dersen windows and gliding glid-ing patio doors, write the Andersen Corporation, Bayport. Minn. 550X13. t |