Dunover Place encourages d-i-y expenditurcs

TENOVATING Dunover Place, a JlVictorian home in midtown Atlanta, Ga., was ajoint project of Ceorgia-Pacific and the Georgia Power Co. to create an energy+fficient home, renovated with proven techniques and lots of do'it-yourself home improvement projects easily adapted to almost any home.

According to Steve Jackson, vice president, building products communications for Ceorgia-Pacific, "There were so many positive advantages to this project. Dunover Place is a real showcase and I'm sure it will inspire many to energize their homes and explore the opportunities an older home has to provide the kind of living spaces needed for today's modern families."

All the old lath and plaster was removed, the electrical was replaced and the appliances, bath and kitchen ltxtures were changed during the remodeling.

The plumbing, pipes and original coal furnace were discarded. Of the original nine fireplaces, three were rebuilt, six removed and a new fireplace added. Old siding was replaced where necessary, and except for the first floor north windows, all the windows were replaced with doubleglazed wood windows. Doors were replaced and insulation was added everywhere. An infiltration barrier known as Tyveck was wrapped around the entire

Buildirq prcducts and prciecls demonstraled...plans aYailable for d-iy use...dealerc can use 800 number lor promolion and literature to incrcase home imprcYement sales.

house to keep moisture circulating but prevent air from entering. Added to that were a vapor barrier, electric heat pumps and improved ventilation. Ceiling fans were installed throughout the house.

DEALERS should see dollan in renorations such as this one cosponsored by GeorgiaPacific Corp. and Georgia Porer Co. in Atlan ta, Ga. Remodeled Victorian house is lilled with energy efficient ideas, remodeling techniques and prolects t0 inspire homeowners to work on their orwn homes.

A new electric heat pump water heater, higlr effrciency appliances in the new all-electric kitchen and a night set-back controlled thermostat also were installed.

To further increase the livability of

Dunover Place, a 600 sq. ft. addition was added to the south side, and the floor plan was redesigned to create a gathering room and kitchen, with adjoining gazebo and back porch. This addition increased total square footage to 2800 ft.

A full range of building products was used in the renovation of Dunover Place including roofing, siding, insulation, nails and metal fasteners, gypsum wallboard and other gypsum products, interior real wood wall paneling, structural panels (i.e., particleboard, OSB, plywood, waferboard) and lumber.

The rotting front porch was replaced, the second floor balcony/deck reinforced and new decking added. A gazeboJike structure and porch running the length of the back of the house was built. All these additions were made with cedar and CCA pressure treated lumber since both products are resistant to decay and insect infestation and require low maintenance.

Paneling since it is one of the easiest, least expensive and most dramatic ways to change the look of almost any room in a house was used to demonstrate its versatility as a decorating tool.

The library/computer room and the dining room were also paneled.

In addition to its role in renovating Dunover Place as a showcase of building materials and an example of what can be done by remodeling contractors working as a team with do-ityourselfers, Georgia-Pacific has prepared how-to literature and information booklets. From reroofing to installing paneling, to creating more usable space in basements, attics and outdoors, G-P has the ideas, products and expertise to help today's home owner do-it-yourself.

Dealers also can use this material to captivate and educate their customers. The information can be used in conjunction with remodeling seminars or to answer questions for customers in the showroom.

The Paneling Book is 32 pages of explanation of how to cover up bad walls, panel tall walls and ceilings and usd moldings creatively. The Deck Bookhas the diagrams, ideas, how-to instructions and designs needed to create areas for sun, parties or cook outs. Installation Tips for Fiberglass Insulation describes how-to insulation in ceilings, floors, walls or basements and is filled with diagrams, details and tips for the do-it-yourselfer. The Reroofing Book is a guide to reroofing, explaining how to determine the need, materials necessary, the step by step process and safety precautions. All books, which are part of the G-P series of do-it-yourself books from the Great Possibilities home library, are available from GeorgiaPacific. Information may be obtained by calling 18m422-2882.

DO-IT-YOURSELFERS need lots of helo when they begin home prolects, but with the support of a dealer who provides advice, clinics and literature, they soon become expert enough to tackle more difficult projects.

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