£06 Spring Home Improvement The Dallas Post | April 15, 1998 Home insulation can be much more than just walls Every year as residential utility bills rise and energy prices in- crease, homeowners look for ways to reduce costs. One simple solu- tion is to take a closer look at your home insulation. First, look at the basics o[heat- ing and cooling, remembering heat flows naturally from a warmer to a cooler space. Heat loss results both from thermal conduction and air infiltration. During thermal conduction, heat is lost through the exterior envelope or “shell” of the house. Points of heat loss . include wood studs, sheathing, gypsum board drywall and exter- nal siding such as brick, (iber- cement, stone or vinyl. Use High R-Value Insulation To combat heat loss, homeowners can install a variety of products to help win the energy battle and save money. The first product to con- - sider is wall sheath- ing insulation. Wall sheathing insulation resists heat flow, keeping your home warmer in winter and cooler in the sum- mer. It provides a thermal blanket around your home to reduce the amount of heat that flows out of, or into, your El material of heat. Consider An Air Infiltration Barrier : As for aif infiltration, most air entering the home passes through exterior walls. Thus, wall insula- tion alone is not enough to pro- vide air-flow resistance. In the past, builders have relied on caulk, on-site foaming agents, aluminum tape and/or air infil- tration house wraps under or over the sheathing. The primary objective of an air infiltration barrier is to limit the influx of outside air through the walls while allowing the exit of interior water vapor. Common objections to house wraps have s ability to resist the flow been that they are subject to dam- age from installation, handling and wind conditions. These prob- lems not only slow the installa- tion process, they also pose the threat of wind tears or blowoffs, which require repairs or replace- ments. A quality house wrap will limit the intrusion of outside air and the exit of inside air, creating an “air tight” house. In selecting a house wrap, look for the following performance factors: . Microperforation to con- tribute to a desirable air exchange rate (too “air tight” a house falls short of a desirable air exchange rate of 0.6 per hour); . Humidity /water vapor He house. The higher An energy efficient design and a combination of many insulation products working the R-value, the bet- together will make your home more comfortable and cut energy consumption, and ter the insulatien costs. Counter Hours: 5 \ A EY ¢ La 3 CoP. ay £26 (8). SRI0TTI HOT WATER HEATERS 700 Scott Street, Wilkes-Barre Phone: 823-1181 Daily: 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 PM. Thurs. 'til 8:00 PM.; Sat. 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In the - winter, condensation caused by ineffective and inefficient ventila- tion will decrease energy effi- ciency. For a roof to perform to its full capacity, proper control of heat, moisture and humidity buildup is a necessity. Under- the-shingle ridge vent systems used in conjunction with proper eave vents require no electricity — only the natural convective flow of air. The nylon matrix material in a vent system allows air to pass through while keeping the rain, snow, dust and insects out, and enabling the entire attic to be ventilated. Remember, wall insulation alone cannot provide your full insulation needs. An energy effi- cient design and a combination of many insulation products work- ing together will make your home more comfortable and help cut’ energy consurnption — as well as costs. 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That's why when you are consid- ering remodeling your kitchen or bathroom, you must plan what suits your needs best...your goal is to improve the potential of ev- ery cabinet and every inch of space. : According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), the choices you make in storage design should fit your that bake and cook frequently need plenty of room for food pro- cessors, mixers, blenders, etc. Consider a countertop appliance garage, which could provide a spot to keep small appliances such as a toaster or coffee grinder within easy reach, but out of sight the remainder of the time. ‘Open shelves on an island or on corners of base cabinets are excellent places to keep and ar- range your cookbooks. Don’t forget built-in cutting boards and removable chopping blocks that can be installed be- tween the countertop and drawer for easy use. Base cabinets de- signed with built-in vertical di- viders can provide organized stor- age and easy access to cookie sheets and serving trays. Pot lids Mail slots above a desk area and pull-out pantry shelves keep everything organized in your kitchen. can also be kept neatly arranged ‘and handy. Years ago, the walk-in pantry was essential for storing the bounty of summer's harvest - {rom canned tomatoes to peaches to vegetables. But today’s kitchens rarely boast enough space to ac- commodate such storage. Instead, a pantry cabinet makes it pos- sible to stock up on frequently used items, take advantage of sales or promotions, or simply cut down on the necessary trips to the supermarket. Options include tall, columnar pullout units on either side of a refrigerator, and wire-coated bas- kets and bins that pull out on heavy-duty rollers. Not to:be overlooked in the kitchen, too, is cold storage. “In kitchens with more than one cook, orin large kitchens, itis sometimes a good idea to have more than one refrigerator,” says Dan Lenner, a Certified Kitchen Designer and Certified Bathroom Designer with Morris Black and Sons, Inc., Allentown, PA. “There is an open range of possibilities, including having a tall refrigera- tor in one part of the kitchen, a base freezer in another, and a baserefrigerator in an island work station.” Another cold storage item great for entertaining is a wine cooler. 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