Estevan Mercury Fall Home Improvement

FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT

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Estevan Mercury

FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT

Upgrade materials for long lasting benefits The building envelope of your house is vital for achieving maximum energy efficiency. Strong walls, ceilings and floors, plus the highest quality features and fixtures will deliver a lifetime of comfort, beauty and performance.

“When budgeting, allocate your upgrades to items and materials that cannot easily be changed once the house is built,”

says Todd Blyth at Nudura, a Canadian supplier of the insulated concrete form (ICF). “Examine the latest improvements in walls, insulation, windows, wiring, climate control, ventilation, and water management.”

Custom homebuilders are also advised to start their plans with a total 'integrated design', in which each component of the house works together to meet energy effi-

ciency and environmentally sustainable objectives.

“Wood framing, for example, is yesterday's way to build,” Blyth explained.

“Wood depletes our forests and over time will require greater maintenance. Concrete, on the other hand, saves the forests and delivers superior structural, environmental, and human health benefits.”

Nudura walls are pre-

assembled forms, each one stacked, reinforced, and then filled with concrete.

“Once locked together (like Lego) the system creates a solid, monolithic wall but with attractive design possibilities for architects and contractors. This Canadian-advanced method has shown to deliver energy

savings of up to 70 percent and delivers a building envelope that is significantly stronger, more sound resistant, and provides increased fire resistance.

If all aspects—from early decisions about the building envelope, right through to outdoor landscaping and irrigation—fit

together for top performance, the occupants benefit by increased comfort; the homeowner benefits by lower living costs plus increased equity; and the environment benefits by increased responsibility in the general population. More information is available online at www.nudura.com.

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10 ways a technician can prepare your home for winter As the season shifts, it is important for homeowners to prepare their houses for cooler temperatures. Getting your place prepared for another great Canadian winter means having your home's heating equipment inspected and serviced to ensure it is in optimal working condition.

Investing in the proper maintenance of a home heating system is essential to ensuring that it provides reliable and efficient indoor comfort when the outdoor temperature drops.

A clean, well-adjusted heating system will save

you money on monthly bills and will prolong your furnace's life. The cost of annual servicing is modest, especially when compared with the price of a new furnace or major repairs resulting from neglect. Be sure your furnace is ready to battle the cold grip of winter by arranging a maintenance visit from a qualified heating contractor such as those who hold membership with The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI).

There is some furnace maintenance that homeown-

ers can undertake themselves, such as the cleaning and replacing of filters. To ensure safe and efficient operation of a heating system, however, a qualified

technician should be called upon to perform the following services: 1 The technician will perform a safety test for carbon monoxide (CO).

2 The venting system is inspected for leaks, slope, support and debris.

3 Air filters are inspected and changed or cleaned as necessary.

4 Operation of the thermostat and safety controls is tested to ensure proper performance.

5 The gas pilot safety system (including the igniter, spark electrode or pilot) is checked and cleaned as required.

6 The unit's motor and fan are removed and cleaned for optimal function.

7 The drains and traps are inspected and flushed out.

8 Adequate combustion air requirements are determined by the technician to ensure safety.

9 Heat exchangers and electrical connections are inspected.

10 And finally, burners are cleaned and set as dictated by manufacturer's specifications.

Homeowners searching for a qualified heating contractor in their area can visit www.hrai.ca or call toll-free at 1-877-467-HRAI.

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Easy ‘repairability’ is a floor’s best friend There's a lot to consider when buying a new floor.

What style and colour will suit you best? What type of floor do you need—hardwood, laminate, or cork?

What about plank size? And let's not forget about price.

With so many questions to answer when making a selection, many consumers don't take into consideration the importance of the longevity and durability of the floor. Are all floors created equal or do some companies offer extras to help ensure your new floor stays looking beautiful?

With everyday life, it should be expected that your

floor will take a little wear and tear, especially if you have pets or active families.

Spills, scratches, and life can and probably will happen to floors. Sanding and refinishing or worse, replacing an entire floor, is not only difficult, but also expensive.

What will happen if you have an unsightly dent or scratch in your new floor?

A new way to replace damaged floor planks One company has an answer to life's mishaps. Torlys Smart Floors offer the Bulldog tool for all its hardwood, laminate, cork and leather floors.

Because all Torlys floors uti-

lize a special joint technology, Bulldog allows you to replace a damaged plank even in the middle of the room without removing the whole floor. This tool pulls the damaged plank away from the rest of the floor and allows for inserting the new plank simply and easily.

There's no glue, no nails and best of all, there's no mess.

Torlys offers the Bulldog to all its dealers and it's a smart consideration when looking for the perfect floor for your home. Not only does easy plank replacement give homeowners peace of mind about purchasing a new floor, it's environmentally responsible.

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Consider this before purchasing flooring 1 Buy an extra carton or keep some extra planks when finished installing your floor so if you ever need to replace a plank, you have one that matches your existing floor.

2 Check to see how easy it is to repair your floor.

Does the manufacturer offer special repair tools?

3 Ask your dealer for minor fix-up kits when you purchase your floor. That way you are prepared for small wear and scratch fixes.

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