ens ee ASPHALT SHINGLES IN POPULAR EARTHTONE COLORS can go a long way towards restoring the eye-appeal of an older home. They produce a textured fook with deep, attractive shadow lines. f Modern Roofing Offers Many Special Effects for Homes Color experts have known for years that different colors create different illu- sions. This explains why thin people lock “heavier!” in light-colored clothing, while those who are stocky. “trim down" in dark clothes. The same principles apply to homes. A small house on ‘a very large lot will appear larger with a light-colored roof. Conversely, a large home on a small lot can be scaled down with a dark- colored roof. Either way, the homeowner can often change the ‘look’. of his home by reroofing rather than relocating. Roofing can enhance the appearance of a home in other ways as well. Textured shingles, such as Certain- Teed Glasstex, break up the flat appearance of a roof by casting a pattern of- small shadows, The deep, random graining can add depth, dis- tinction and visual interest ‘to a roof, “Special effects’’ are pos- sible with other’ types. of roofing shingles. Certain- Teed Countrycut, for ex- ample, gives a home a rus- tic look by means of stag- gered lower edges which cre- ate an atlractive random ap- | pearance. can be used to provide striking conlvast to the siding. These three-dimensional, asphalt shingles also Too, modern roofing has gope natural. Countrycut is available in 2 wide range of earthtone colors such as Harvest Brown, Buckskin Tan, Cobblestone Olive; and Hearthstone Gray, Homeowners can select a natural color which comple- ments or contrasts with the : immediate environment. Cobblestone Olive, for ex- ample, would complement a wooded. background, par- ticularly in a warm climate where leaves remain on the trees year-round, It would be equally attractive in‘a desert or resort setting where the shingles would - contrast with the mountains and sand, If you think it's time for a change, you may be able to make it right where you are. Thinking of Re-Roofing? Look toa Professional _ Sooner or later, all roofs have to be replaced. If the roof is worn and showing signs of advanced age, limited repairs won't solve the problem. Since a roof tends to wear uniformly, even the best roofing mate- Fials eventually -wear out. - Over the years, sunlight dries slit t00fing-and causes, it to: become: brittle dnd faded“ Wifd:‘ rain “and tem- * perature changes add to the aging process. Signs of a roof that i is “over the hill’’ include cracked, curled, blistered or . missing shingles, Don't climb up on the roof to in- spect it, however, unless you can do it with safety. Walk- ing on the shingles also may damage the roof. Instead, inspect the roof from the ground, using field glasses. Before going akead with the actual re-roofing, the Asphalt Roofing Manufac- turers Association recom- mends an on-the-raof in- spection - ‘by | a * profestional roofer. . ae on In ad ition to his exper tise on roofing materials and durability, he is knowledge- able about the use of color ' and texture to produce a roof that will stand apart from the others in the neighborhood. ‘A HOME IMPROVEMENT THAT COMBINES THE GOOD LOOKS OF TRADITIONAL STYLING WITH Asphalt shingles, for ex- ample, are now available in popular earthtone shades that help relate a home to its environment. Earthtone colors and the three- dimensional appearance of. - the newest asphalt’ shingles can also be used to coor- ‘dinate the various color ele-. ments of a home. Three- dimensional asphalt shingles also produce a textured look with deep, attractive shadow lines. These shingles are . . designed ‘td last up-to 25 | years with. little mainte-* nance. Painting Tip: Keep your brushes in good condition by storing them in pine cil cleaner. Be- fore using again, remove all traces of cleaner. . MODERN CONVENIENCE and ease of operatian is bound to be one that will interest future buyers. This bew window by Andersen Corporation is comprised of casements in anew Terratone color that blends with the subtle shades of nature. Double-pane insulating glass assures indoor comfort and helps Add Fireplace Fun to Your Vacation Home In addition to enjoying the great outdoors, a vaca- tion home ‘means quiet, relaxing times indoors, too. And what's more delightful than gathering around a fire in the evening to watch the | flames or pop some corn? The wide variety of pre- built, factory-engineered fireplaces available today makes it easy and economi- cal-to add a fireplace to a cottage or even to a mobile home. — If you want a fireplace - with a built-in look, you can opt for a complete unit con- sisting of a heavy metal in- sulated fire chamber, chim- ney sections and roof ter- mination. This type is built for “zero clearance,” which means it can be safely in- stalled on an existing floor and against’ walls without extensive or ,expensive re- modeling. The interior framing can be done in any style that matches the room decor, One of these units can .cost as little as $800 install- ed, and a reasonably skilled do-it-yourselfer can do the job. Since skilled fireplace ‘masons are a’ vanishing breed in’ many areas of the country, prebuilt fireplaces are preferred iy many new home builders because they actually work better than many masonry fireplaces. Factory engineering elimi- nates the chance of error in construction. Besides its charm, a fire- place can be a good source ” of heat. Many builtin fire- place units are constructed with ducts and other hot-air circulating features that in- crease ‘heat output. Even simpler to install is the free-standing type fire- place or woodburning stove. Installation requires a non- combustible base . beneath ‘the unit and proper clear- ance of the fireplace -and "chimney from combustible . wails. The range in types of fire- places means a wide choice of placement in a room. Some units can be hung from ‘ceiling beams or at- tached to a wall. Multi- opening units make the fire viewable from several sides anda heat source for several living areas. Before installing any kind of fireplace or stove, the Fireplace Institute recom- mends consulting a well- established and reputable fireplace dealer. He can help you select the kind of unit most suitable for your vaca- tidn home layout and advise you on the necessary steps for a safe installation, ¢ NOW YOU CAN ENJOY A FIREPLACE in your “home away from home” .. that weekend cotlage or mobile home. Prebuilt or freestanding fireplaces of ? fer an-economical way to enjoy the comfort and charm of a crackling fira while vacationing. + ~ Put Colors to Work for You When repainting a room, be aware that colors can - create optical illusions. For instance, if a'ceiling is too high; a darker. color than that used on the walls will make the -ceiling appear lower. ' On the other hand, a too- . low ceiling can be made to appear higher if it is painted a lighter color than the * walls. A too-small room can stem more spacious withthe - use of light colors. or] Gond liehting is a must to ensure the “popularity” of your reading corner and of © course, a carnfortable chair, ‘complete with a place to prop your feet on, Have a table handy for storing favorite magazines, with plenty of space for snacks or Dad's pipe rack. If there are crossword fans in the family, keep a dictionary. close by. Remember to keep the . colors of your curtains and furnishings warm and inviting . . . restful, relaxing colors like blues, greens, or * browns will set the mood better than vivid shades. NORTHWEST BUILDING MAINTENANCE 635-371 6 "FAGE LIFT THE REST. WE’LL.GIVE YOU THE BEST Windows . sa ‘ y, Carpets | as Upholstery \ ‘| 1] Wax Stripping f . Seal & Rewax =. 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