James Dulley Column September 2008 Graphics

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Update Bulletin Number - Topic
331 - Recycled old wood	- c331-1.jpg- color photo - The entire exterior and interior lumber in this house is made from reclaimed old lumber. - Photo credit - Big Timberworks - c331-2.jpg - color photo - The supporting timbers and wood cabinetry are made from reclaimed old-growth wood. - Photo credit - Big Timberworks - c331-3.jpg - color photo - These beautiful and strong posts and timbers are made from reclaimed old-growth wood. This house uses efficient foam core panel walls. - Photo credit - Big Timberworks - c331-4.jpg - color photo - These ceiling beams and decorative hard wood flooring are made from reclaimed timbers. - Photo credit - Aged Woods - c331-5.jpg - color photo - This precision-milled hardwood flooring is made from 100-year-old reclaimed wood from an old barn. - Photo credit - Aged Woods - c331-6.jpg - color photo - The large beams and exterior siding are made from reclaimed old-growth timbers and barn wood. - Photo credit - Bear Creek Lumber - c331-7.jpg - color photo - The trim above and around the door is made from reclaimed wood. Notice the attractive grain and color of the wood. - Photo credit - Bear Creek Lumber
596 - Efficient range hoods	- c596-1.jpg- color photo - This Energy Start listed range hood uses compact fluorescent bulbs to save 564 kilowatt-hours of electricity over its life. - Broan - c596-2.jpg - color photo - This super-efficient range hood has two lighting levels and two speeds for quiet operation. - Photo credit - Broan - c596-3.jpg - color photo - This island style range hood is made of stainless steel and has a powerful blower to properly vent a range in an island. - Photo credit - Imperial Range Hoods - c596-4.jpg - color photo - The Energy Star listed range hood is shallow to allow adequate height over the range when it is mounted under cabinets. - Photo credit - Broan - c596-5.jpg - color photo - This island-style range hood can communicate with a fresh air ventilation system to provide outdoor fresh air to the house when the range hood is running. - Photo credit - Broan - c596-6.jpg - color photo - With the range hood located at the proper height over the range, it effective draws up steam and cooking odors from the range. - Photo credit - Broan
654 - Tilt-in window kits	- c654-1.jpg- color photo - With these window sash replacement kits installed in an older home, the character and charm of the home are not diminished. - Photo credit - Marvin Windows - c654-2.jpg - color photo - The window sash kits are installed in the existing window frames so the efficient glass looks as though it was originally in the house. - Photo credit - Marvin Windows - c654-3.jpg - color photo - Window sash kits are available in many sizes to fit any existing window frames. - Photo credit - Marvin Windows - c654-4.jpg - color photo - The final lower sash from a sash kit is being installed in the new channels in the existing frame. - Photo credit - Marvin Windows - c654-5.jpg - color photo - The components of an efficient window sash kit are easy to install yourself with ordinary tools. Notice the pins on the sashes to allow them to tilt in for easy cleaning. - Photo credit - Peachtree - c654-6.jpg - color photo - Window sash kits can be combined with uniquely shaped fixed windows to recreate any original window style. - Photo credit - Weather Shield
839 - Fall heating system tune-up	- c839-1.jpg- color photo - Switch off electric circuit breaker first. Cover is being removed from the burner and control portion of a condensing gas furnace to inspect. - Photo credit - James Dulley - Photo credit - James Dulley - c839-2.jpg - color photo - Tighten all the cabinet screws to make sure there are no air leaks and all the air is being drawn from the return air duct. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c839-3.jpg - color photo - The cleaning elements from an electronic air cleaner are being inspected and will be cleaned in a dishwasher. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c839-4.jpg - color photo - Tape a bulb-type thermometer near the furnace thermostat to check the accuracy of the thermostat. Use two thermometers for accuracy and that they read the same. - Photo credit - James Dulley - c839-5.jpg - color photo - Switch off electric circuit breaker first. Remove the side over from the indoor air handler unit and check for dirt and dust on the blower wheel. - Photo credit - James Dulley
922 - Vinyl fencing	- c922-1.jpg- color photo - Vinyl fencing is easy to install by the homeowner. All of the parts are formed to fit together perfectly. - Photo credit - Genova Products - c922-2.jpg - color photo - The vinyl finishing tip slips into the top of a picket fence section. - Photo credit - Genova Products - c922-3.jpg - color photo - The vinyl picket sections slip into the slots in the top and bottom vinyl rails. - Photo credit - Genova Products - c922-4.jpg - color photo - A solid privacy vinyl fence with a decorative top section creates an efficient windbreak. - Photo credit - Genova Products - c922-5.jpg - color photo - This attractive vinyl privacy fence makes a good windbreak around the northwest corner of a house. - Photo credit - Genova Products - c922-6.jpg - color photo - A vinyl picket fence with a concave top detail can help to slow the direct force of winter winds. - Photo credit - Genova Products