Page 16, The Herald, Tuesday, December 19, 1974. ; ree alto Va Some Energy Facts About Windows It seems as if you are stating the obvious when you say a window makes a poor wall, But when you are thinking in terme of energy conservation; the statement takes on significance. A window, even one that is double-gtazed, loses three times as much heat as an uninsulated wall and nine times as much a3 a fully insulated wall of equal area. Since windows transfer 4 ne heat through radiation, conduction and convection, the thermal resistance of a window is determinedin part by the number of layers of glass and the amount of air space between the panes. The R value of a_ basic double-glazed window is derived from the combined thermal resistance of the outer pane, the air space between the panes and the inner pane. A single pan Estate pages Tuesday AW ove ee ue yates and _ Friday window has an R value of 0.2 (1.1 in imperial measure); a double-glaze window la R 0.3 (1.8 imperial); and a triple- glaze window is R05 (2.8 imperial). ; Double-glazed — windows are recommended by Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation for almost all paris of Canada. Triple glazing is not usually economical, except Insevere climates. TERRAGE’S COMPLETE REAL ESTATE SERVICE " _ 4848 Lakelse Avenue LIGHT INDUSTRIAL LOT WITH HOUSE Located on Kelth Avenue this 3 bedroom home has hardwood ficors, olf furnace heat, laundry area and mud room. The lot is 60x390, has access from Pohle Street in the rear, a*garden area and some out- buildings. For viewing phone Rusty Liungh. 3 BEDROOM HOME - 12 ACRE ‘ All on one floor - madern Crestwood cabinet kitchen. 14°n30' defached garage. $41,000. Call Bob Sheridan. ‘ATTRACTIVE BUNGALOW $229 Haugland Avenue Roomy home with 3 bedrooms, hardwood floors, a rear family room with a fireplace, 2 basement, natural gas heat, land 2 baths and laundry area. The property is 622744 ft, and Is in lawn and trees. For viewing phone Bert Liungh. NICE CLEAN STARTER HOME Located In a convenient location this 3 bedroom hame is carpeted, and renovated inside, has a rear porch with laundry facilities, and a partial basement for the oil furnace and storage. The landscaped lot is 70x 122 Ft. and has some established trees. Bert Liungh. For viewing phane CATHEDRAL ENTRANCE — NEW CONSTRUCTION Located in a controlled subdivision this 1 bedroom home has 1176 5q. ft. of living area, wall to wall car. ting, ensvite plumbing, fireplace, eating area in the itchen plus a dining room. gas heat and hot water, a 2 basement and a cedar siding exterior. Ljuagh to view. Phone’ Bert 3 BRAND NEW HOMES iN CALEDO Nearing completion - quality construction. All the extras, NHA mortgages - natural hasheating - bedrooms and 4bedroom plans - see them with our sales staff. Ne Woe” NIA SUBDIVISION EVENING PHONES JOHN CURRIE - 635-5885 BOB SHERIDAN - 635-2664 BERT LJUNGH . RUSTY LJUNGH . 435-5754 635-5754 DWAIN McCOLL - 635-2974 ' * | gre : Ot Bats, ete Blt ary Your lifestyle and the atmosphere you wish to create i considerations when deciding to buy furniture. If a piece of furniture does not suit your way of life it’s not a good buy at any price. OE RE GR RE REE BE BS eo a ee age rE SORES RE I IB BRE SO IIR REO IED REE OBE BE n your home are key i SS A ME OR OME OO L GOOD LANDSCAPING HELPS CONSERVE ENERGY Mother Nature dished out some pretty tough weather for energy conservation- minded Canadians to deal with—winds, cold and heat. The weather in most parts of our country is such a suc- cession of contrasts, that we always seem to be doing battle with the elements by heating our homes or trying to cool them off. It is true we are stuck with our weather. But that does not mean we have to take every energy-gobbling adversity nature throws at us, We can make nature work for us. ing can tame some of nature's influences on our homes and help save energy and money in the process. in ita popular book, The Conservation of Energy in Housing, Central Mortgage . DOUGLAS f\ CHANNEL “REALTY 30 Gander -$10,0) $42,500) APPRAISALS-PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LOT SALES - DEVELOPMENT CANADA WIDE REFERRAL SERVICE MORTGAGES & RENTALS @ We're Number 3, we try harder Sococcooesceecoooet OFFICIAL BLOCK BROS. ASSOCIATE DEALERS KITIMAT 190 Konigus St. (new construction: F18 Vista Village - $12,900 36 Eagle St. 1's slorey - $42,000 G4 Vista Village sexcellent condition: ty Acres on Lakelse Lake a30Clifford Street) split level condamiaium - $33,000) MLS 19 Wholer Street $66,000) MLS 4) thawk Street $5,000 MIS HG Liard Street darge farage«- $35,000 1) Kitlope Street) bedroom) bungalow) Heb) Vista Village excellent buy. 1975 Why not callus today for your free appraisel Douglas Channel “Performs” We Offer Services in FR). | OITHMEST @ . | BEAL ESTATE BOARD, @ baa gi DAVE JERRY 632-4426 and Housing Corporation offers advice to builders and ‘developers on landscaping techniques that help con- serve energy. Although somewhat technical in its details, the book's general advice for landscaping can be followed by any homeowner. When deciduous trees, the ones that lose their leaves, are planted on the south, southeast or southwest sides of a house, their leaves can shade the surrounding land and the house in summer, In winter, when they have dropped their foliage, the low winter sun can shine through the branches into the house providing warmth. Coniferous trees, the evergreens, should be ‘planted on the north side of a house to help block the winds of fall, winter and spring. Trees, shrubs, and ground cover, which includes grass und small plants, can lower summer temperatures because they release into the uir the moisture stored in their foliage. By strategically locating such vegetation around your house, you can create some cooling that reduces the need for air conditioning. But a word of caution is in order concerning tree- Planting. Certain fast- growing trees such a8 populars should be planted a sufficient distance from the house and any adjacent structures so that their root systems do not interfere with - building foundations. Most trees drink a tremendous amount of moisture from the soll, a particularly im- portant fact with certain types of clay soil. The resulting dehydration of the ground can cause unwanted : bettling. of below-ground construction. Vines growing on the wails of your house will help block solar heat in the summer. They are particularly ef- fective on the west wall which is. hit by direct sunlight during the hottest part of the summer day, Take care to plant only those varieties which will not damage the outside of your house. ocT7s While planning your yard with energy conservation in mind, don't forget that patios, walks, fences and other common structures have a part to play. Light-colored sidewalks and patios can actually boost your home’s heat by reflecting sunlight and heat towards the house. Foun- dation shrub or flower beds will help cut this reflective heat in the summer, Well-placed fences or sunscreens can also help cool your house in the summer. They should be light-colored to reflect heat and louvered to permit breezes to pass through, The secret to using all these natura! and man-made energy-saving landscape features is intelligent planning. Trees, shrubs, fences and screens all have to be positioned with care so you get the desired effects of blocking unwanted heat and winds while admitting welcome breezes and sunlight, GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR KITCHEN: A kitchen that's more than a hitchen makes life easier for active house: holds. Empty window space is transformed into 2 living center, easily, with a multi-level counter-top table, built onto the wall. Tuck-away folding stools, covered with a cushy suede fook-alike, are both practical and fashionable, Window lambrequin is easy-care “Ranchero” by Naugahyde. Kitchen designed by Jill Wood. +