WH-tiilY tFRbE PRES;S, HOME IMPROVEMENT $ECTlON .WEDNESDAY. APRIL 213.i986, PAGE 25 When finishing a basementE don't forget fo insu latem It is a commun fact that many Americans these days are choosing to remain in their existing homes for longer periods of time. Severa1 rea- sons are prompting them to make this decision such as littie profit on sales of an existing home, the cost of mov- ing, and high interest rates. What about those who need more space? They're opting to finish off existing rooms or are adding onto their homes. If you're looking for more space, con- sider finishing off your basement. Millions of Americans have turned once drab basements into useful offices and family rooms. Don't Forget Tb Insulate If you're planning on rinishing off your basement this spring the Certain- Teed Home Institute recommends first insulating the basement wals and then covering with gypsum board or panel- ling. Insuation wilI flot only help keep the room cooler in sumrmer and warnier in winter, but it wil make the living space more comfortable. Befbre you begin the job you'll need work gloves, a hammer, common and rnasonry nails, 2 x 2s and 2 x 4s, a serrated knife, a heavy duty staple gun, and kraft-fitced fiber glass batts or rolîs. Start the job by nailing bottom plates (2 x 2s) to the base of the walls with a hammer and masonry nails (Figure 1). Then nail top plates (2 x 2s) to the joists of the subflooring above. Both bottom and top plates should be placed 3/ " out from the wall. Next, using common nails, fasten the 2 x 4 studs 16 or 24 inches apart (measured from the center of one stud to the center of the next [Figure 2]). Then cut CertainTeed's fiber glass insulation into sections the height of the wall. Press insulation between the studs with the facing towards the base- ment and staple to the studs (Figure 3). To fininsh thé job, install gypsum board or paneling over the insulation and studs (Figure 4). 7D ONPANNG Painting la the afisies? way ta redacaate a racai. arnas wera il pays ta use tha rlghl Wtacs Vsa May prafer a roler taril tgsurfaces; b. aure JI la eslIaded ta aliminata misling. Usa ait aval saahbfusah lai painting wlndow triai, mauldings ar Iiaglular sfacas, and apaddad adigar ta piacile a Sarap salge withaut tape, Whei moetiag a brusb, cthecka il tincesaa. D ON fNEJNG Prafasiehea panaling camaes ln « intshes tendtasau an" ls coai- patim. gitt ai heco,. SBelra you bopiapanel W4.g - .clp"usu-in apacar) lor 48 heure ta acclimatae dbm ta local amadiUan& ~hanou',a nuady ta isalli the panais, sandi theai moiaid the fomafor baa gran malcl,'han luai- ber thea. Forthe finish- Mng Utuh. pratniainad mastallagear aavailabia tram paenigaianatac- taiais ba paiacuy mch the paelas yoa hava claies. FEB *86 HOMEOWNER NAILS 2 x 2 bottomn plates to base of watt with a hammer and special masonry naits. FEB '86 STUDS ARE FASTENED to top and bol- tom plates 16 or 24 inches apart. FEB '86 HOMEOWNEIR PRESSES CertainTeed's fiber glass studs with the kraft facing towards the air conditioned area of the home and staples to the studs. FEB '8 GYPSUM BOARD is instatted over the in. sulation and studs, 4 WHITBY FENCEIC INSTALLED PRESSURE TREATED WOOD DECKS pe q .Tax Inèluded Cholce of raillng extra ,UnIt 14, WhItby 666-1 400 11380 Hopkns St, *51 'imur I v Il . Il ' LJ 1 , tl- ýý ALUMIN UM LIMITED establlshod 1949 MORNING FORAGE - 13-LINED GROUND SQUIRRELS by: WHEN YOU CAN'T FINO TMEM, TRY US *R. SATEMAN eR. PARKER -- eN. ENGLE *JOHN SEEREY-LESTER *P. CALLE *VIC GIBBONS *eGLENN LOATES *WALTER CAMPBELL THE BEST FRAMING AT THE BEST PRICES TRV US! 31 BOND ST. E., OSHAWA 576m8937 HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10 A.M. - 8 P.M. SAT.TIL.L 5P.M. RONDEN ART GALLERY eo,