James Dulley Column May 2008 Graphics

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Update Bulletin Number - Topic
387 - Remodel old house	- c387-1.jpg- color photo - This older house is structurally sound, but needs many energy efficiency and cosmetic improvements. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c387-2.jpg - color photo - The wood frames can be refurbished to retain the original appearance and just efficient sash replacement kits can be installed. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c387-3.jpg - color photo - Leaky stone or crumbling concrete foundations can allow outdoor air and water to enter the home. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c387-4.jpg - color photo - The plastic combustion air inlet and flue outlet pipes indicate the furnace has been replaced with a high efficiency one. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c387-5.jpg - color photo - Squirt expandable foam insulation where the foundation meets the sill plate to block air leaks. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c387-6.jpg - color photo - The large metal roof panels have an authentic shake appearance. These lightweight panels are easy to handle on the roof. - Photo credit - Classic Products
536 - Recessed lights	- c536-1.jpg- color photo - This recessed light fixtures is designed to use an efficient fluorescent bulb. It has a built-in electronic ballast. - Sea Gull Lighting - c536-2.jpg - color photo - This fluorescent recessed light fixture is Energy Star qualified. It has a built-in bar hanger which adjusts up to 24 inches long. - Photo credit - Sea Gull Lighting - c536-3.jpg - color photo - Adjustable eyeball recessed light fixtures are ideal to focus the light on a specific object on the wall or floor. - Photo credit - Juno Lighting - c536-4.jpg - color photo - This six-inch diameter recessed light fixture includes a special electronic ballast which allows the fluorescent bulb to be dimmed. - Photo credit - Juno Lighting - c536-5.jpg - color photo - Juno angular recessed lights fit a sloped ceiling for downlighting to highlight a home's architectural design features. - Photo credit - Juno Lighting - c536-6.jpg - color photo - This very shallow ceiling fixture uses a flat fluorescent circline tube. It can be used where you do not want to have a canister penetrate the ceiling above it. - Photo credit - Sea Gull Lighting
668 - Efficient wood entry doors	- c668-1.jpg- color photo - This Spanish colonial Dutch door has solid wood panels which splits in two, allowing homeowners to open the top half of the door independently of the bottom. - Photo credit - Weathershield - c668-2.jpg - color photo - This wood door has efficient double pane glass panels and cladding on the exterior to minimize maintenance. - Photo credit - Weathershield - c668-3.jpg - color photo - This wood door has an attractive natural wood finish. The same manufacturer offers many decorative windows and transom options. - Photo credit - Peachtree - c668-4.jpg - color photo - The same efficient glass panels with warm edge technology used in replacement windows is now used in entry doors. - Photo credit - Peachtree - c668-5.jpg - color photo - This solid wood front door with decorative glass panels has optional matching sidelight panels available. - Photo credit - Marvin - c668-6.jpg - color photo - High-quality wood door with decorative glass and sidelights. The brass caming is located on a center pane between two outer panes of glass. - Photo credit - Madawaska Doors - c668-7.jpg - color photo - Cutaway view of an efficient triple-pane decorative glass panel. Notice how the center decorative panel is protected on both sides. - Photo credit - Madawaska Doors
766 - Whole-house generator	- c766-1.jpg- color photo - This is a typical air-cooled backup standby home generator powered by natural gas or propane. - Photo credit - Kohler - c766-2.jpg - color photo - This is a whole-house sized standby generator being installed at a home. Notice the small gas engine inside the housing. - Photo credit - Kohler - c766-3.jpg - color photo - This is a whole-house sized standby generator installed on a concrete pad in the backyard of a house. - Photo credit - Kohler - c766-4.jpg - color photo - Shrubs and other landscaping can be planted around the standby generator to hide it from view. Leave enough clearance around it for adequate air flow. - Photo credit - Kohler - c766-5.jpg - color photo - An ATS (automatic transfer switch) is mounted on the wall near the breaker panel. It switches from the utility power to generator power automatically. - Photo credit - Kohler - c766-6.jpg - color photo - This shows the typical electrical connect from a standby generator to the house wiring. - Photo credit - Kohler