PAGE 4, WEDNESOAY SEPTEMBER 21, 1983, WHITBV FREE PRESS PULLOUT SECTION Timne To Reroof? ChooseThe Rîght Roof in'g Material Have you examiged your roof Iately? Irflnot, you may want to take a close look at it. If you see shingles that are cracking and curling, and spaces where shingles once secure have blown away, welI, you need a new roof, And, don't delay. If you wait until water f'rom a leaky roof stains your ceiling, you'Il need to redecorate, as weil as reroor. There are several quali- ties you'il want in a roor and several materials to choose rrom, including riber glass-based asphaît shingles rrom Johns- Manville Sales Corpora- tion, a subsidiary or Man- ville Corporation. You'l want a roor that lasts, that is fire-resistant and economical. You'iI want an attractive roor that blends welI with the rest or your home' s exterior. Since time is money, you'lI want a roof' that can be installed easilv and quickly, whether you're going to hire a con- tractor or do it yourself. In short, you want the best roor for your money. UU'ENINC 0.01.While Wood shingles SPECIALS and shakes are often con- sidered attractive and rela- tively long-Iasting, they $ 9 9 are expensive and most lack fire-resistance. The combustibility of untreat- double rol- ed Wood roofs is of grow- whlle they lasti ing concern to homeown- ticularly in areas subject to We also carry Para-Paint bhowdryg eml'bese atdicontprce.brush rires oft en ignite Wodroofs, some cities .',,etUr f h jeprobbitthe, use or Wood " tu »of t e edi" shingles and hksine wallape'avalsile.construction and replace- wallp er vallble.ment roofing. Clay, cement and *siate WE NOW HAVE VERMONT CASTINGSO STOVES. 'Y- he Vermon t Castings Dfat Sare a brilant combination of art and sence. Classlc design, wood-to-coal ...convertibility. open fireplacelairtight Sheater. automatiç thermostat control Splus a choice of colors make these the .~most talked about stoves around. Corne examine them today. THE' DEFIANTTHE VIGILANT' THE RESOLUTE*THE INTREPID, The Furplrol'lus 900 Ho[pkins SL at Burna Whi% y6683192 Open l.. in d=St. We ré proudtio represent Vermont CQatin rhe Vigilant* m'm2 '.-r,. .ll 9 t,lli , e.AU iét .h.. n*.*- ,,ULC 8IImft. InsulaIo 24 years of Quality, Service, Satisfaction 723*9022 or 723 5731 tiles-with their own tra- ditional beauty-are high- ly fire-resistant and dura- ble, However, as they age and endure increased ex- posure to the elements, they can become brittle and crack easily. They can also be quite expensive, and because they are very heavy, they require amuch stronger support system. Conventional asphaît shingles are less expensive and can last approximate- ly 15 years. But, their organic cardboard basé, made or wood chips and waste paper, is more flam- mable, so, the shingles provide only minimal ire- resistance. Fiber glass shingles, developed by Johns- WHEN CHOOSINO A NEW ROOF, you 'Il want one that Is attractive, cost-effective, Iong-lasting, fire-resis- tant, and easy to install: qualities you'll tind in Johns-ManviIle fiber glass shingles. t Manville, have ail the qualities you're lookîng for: durability, fire- resistance, ease. of installation and the rustic appearance of wood. They have an inorganic rot- resistant fiber glass base and are coated witli weather-resistant-asphaît. What's more, this compo- sition has earned the shingle an Underwriters Laboratories Class A fire- resistance rating, the highest attainabie. Four different designs, ail moderately priced and available in earthtone colors, offer you a wide and attractive choice. A building supply dealer or roofing contrac- tor wili gladly show you varjous samples and colors and help you determine how much material you Choosing A Wood-Burning Appliance- There is- a wide variety of efficient and attractive wood-burning devices on theý market today. The best choice for you depends on many factors. The size of your house, the layout of the rooms you plan to heat, and your priorities about convenience and charm are only a few of many factors that you mnay want to consider when purchasing a wood-burner. You should use three general criteria as a minimum when buying one of today's modern and energy-saving wood or coal-burning devices. Ffrst and foremost, be sure you choose a safe stove, fireplace or fireplace insert. Most popular brands have been safety tested and bear labels from a recognized authority such as Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., or a building code group. Avoid "garage sale specials"' or antique stoves - even, a smal undetected fiaw can cause a house fire. Second, consider your heating needs and the heat output of the ap- pliance you want to buy. (Heat output is usually rated in- BTUs per hour.) This, means having a good idea. about the area you want (Wl-ITBY) LTD-., ~mai P OWER LAWN RAXE POST HOLE- AUGER 7-E WHEEL. 13ARROWS AERIATOR LAWN SPREADER RT ANDRLLR A LSO zr!%r LE LAWN MOWERS - LADDERS - HEDGE TRIMMERS SOD LIFTERS - POOL PUMPS PICKS - SHOVELS and other tools tao numerous to ilat. 68-985yý 400 MARY E., to heat. Wood-burning devices usuaily ailow you, to utilize a concept that heatng epert arefin- ding can be very impor- tant i n reducing energy Costs - zone heating. I other words, part of ,your home can be allowed ta cool down somewhat when not in use. For this reason, many people who are very conscious of heating costs are deciding ta go .with two' or more smaler' wood burners instead of one larger ,unit. Whichever route you choose, however, you wil benefit from talking ta, an informed dealer about the heating requirements for your room(s), in your part of the country- Third, you should con- sider the efficiency of a wood bumner . before you buy. Thé amount- of wood you wiil butn ta produce.,thie heat you need will depend on. the efficiency. of the ap- pliance that you select. Bec-ause efficiencey can change with the type 0fwood you humn, how cold or wlndy . it Is outoide, and many other factors, the industryhlas developed standardized tests ta put ail efficiency, ratlngs onan equal basis., Look for a unit- that has been certifiéd by the Wood Heating Alliance ta' be certain that the heat, outputs and ef- ficiencies for different appliances cati be coin- pared with one another. Wl ndow Cover-Up If window molding js cmacked or chipped, dis guise the -fact wlth at- tractive walcoverlng that co-ordinates wlth curtains, blinds or shades. Fire Prevention Tip Minerai fiber insulation -either rock wooi or r iber glass-acts as a firestop when it fis a wall cavity in a home, according to the research foundation of the National Association or Home Builders.t