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Homeowner Benefits? - These are the potential benefits that a typical homeowner will realize by following the tips or by installing the home-related products that are discussed in this column.
411 - Attic foil
blocks heat and improves comfort
Update Bulletin Description - Buyer's guide of 20 manufacturers of
do-it-yourself attic foil, heat-blocking attic paint, ridge vent kits, prices
and installation instructions for a radiant barrier, installation instructions
for a roll-out shingle over a ridge vent, safety tips for installing an attic
radiant barrier system, sizing chart for area of foil needed.
Homeowner Benefits:Increase comfort inside house, reduce
air-conditioning costs
515 - Long-life
architectural asphalt shingles are attractive too
Update Bulletin Description - Buyer's guide of 12 attractive architectural
and other unique-looking asphalt roofing shingle manufacturers listing base
mat, styles, fire rating, wind resistance, weight per square, exposure,
warranties, features, installation instructions, suggested advantages of using
asphalt shingles, illustration with description of styles of shingles.
Homeowner Benefits:Architectural asphalt shingles create attractive
appearance
641 - Whole-house
fans cool house quietly and inexpensively, easy to install
Update Bulletin Description - Buyer's guide of eight whole-house fan
manufacturers (28 models) listing blade diameters, maximum air flows, rpms,
drive types (direct or belt drive), features, prices, suggested operation of a
whole-house ventilation fan, and do-it-yourself installation instructions with
a diagram, illustrations, diagram and explanation of how whole-house fan draws
in cool air and expels hot air.
Homeowner Benefits: Lower electric bills, greater comfort, fresh air in
home
712 - Durable
insulating house, wall, roof paint improves comfort
Update Bulletin Description - Buyer's guide of 11 energy-saving ceramic and
low-emissivity wall, house and roof paints, particle types, coverages, colors,
features/uses, warranties, prices, typical application instructions, cleaning
and maintenance, painting tips and chart showing the temperature of coatings
and other materials in sunlight.
Homeowner Benefits:Paint contains insulation, improves appearance -
indoors and outdoors
776 - Many
alternative roofing materials are attractive, last a lifetime
Update Bulletin Description - Buyer's guide of 20 roofing material
manufacturers showing material types, various styles for each material,
warranties (up to lifetime), features, chart showing prices, fire rating,
estimated life, weights and colors and many illustrations of the various types.
Homeowner Benefits: Select the best roofing materials, long warranties,
better appearance
896 - Attractive
residential metal roofs last a lifetime, keep house cooler
Update Bulletin Description - Buyer's guide of 17 manufacturers of
residential aluminum, copper, steel roofing, materials used and finishing
methods, profiles and simulated styles (cedar shakes, tile, slate, standing
seam), sizes of each panel, colors available, thickness and weights of the
shingles or panels, unique features, and illustrations of many styles and
contours..
Homeowner Benefits: Very attractive upscale look, lasts for 50 years
minimum, no maintenance
987 - New
solar-powered attic fans keep house cooler for free
Update Bulletin Description - Buyer's guide of 11 solar-powered attic vent
fan and turbine fan manufacturers listing air flow ratings, watts, sizes,
features, prices, sizing chart for number of fans required per square foot of
attic, installation methods with illustrations, and descriptions/illustrations
of various models.
Homeowner Benefits: Block heat from hot roof, reduce air-conditioning
costs