Page 2C The Castlegar Sun A new generation of low- emission woodstoves is making wood an environmentally thi can contribute to increased health problems and poor air quality. The EPA's standard for and energy choice for consumers again, after it was discovered that woodburning stoves emit a harmful 5 > The Environmental Protec- tion Agency (EPA) reported in 1989 that woodstove emissions contain a harmful pollutant called particulate matter that today is 7.5 grams per hour, a rate which produces little visi- ble smoke. “Energy-conscious con- sumers who originally tured to woodstoves for heating because wood is a renewable resource, can again make the same envi- ronmentally responsible choice with the new generation of clean-burning, efficient stoves,” says Alan Trusler, president of of heat. As a result, stove man- ufacturers are now creating A 1 Aladdin Steel Products. Unfortunately, many older stoves currently in use emit more than 50 grams of particu- late matter per hour. However, in response to the EPA’s emis- sions standards, and even tougher controls in some areas, consumers are demanding more Trusler sees the industry as driven: “C Wednesday, October 26, 1994 CASTLEGAR HOMEFINDERS Record-low Woodstove Emissions Have Environmental and Health Benefits Quadra-Fire, These cordwood- burning stoves emit as little as 2.1 grams of particulate matter per hour. That's the cleanest- d line in the today demand not only greater efficiency, aesthetic appeal and competitive price in their wood-burning appliances, but also the most advanced technol- ogy available.” For example, Aladdin created lly sound env a d e line called nation, | according to the EPA. ing stoves, pellet stoves burn pelletized wood usually made from lumber mill waste. The benefits of pellet-stoves include their ease of operation and increased efficiency, as well as This feat is plished igh a unique c i leads to a cleaner, more com- plete burn. The pellet stove is another technological improvement. Unlike traditional wood-burn- levels less than 1 gram, According to a recent survey conducted by a national association, pellet stoves sales increased 30 per- cent in 1993 compared to 1992. NEW HOME PLAN A SECURE CITY OR usy city neighborhoods or secluded country sites each have their ‘own special security needs, met by this trim two-story house, which ‘also offers privacy and 2,304 square feet of spacious living areas on two floors. ‘The daylight basement adds a two-car garage, storage, laundry area and a full bath. The only entry door Is at this level, flanked by a glass-biock lighting Strip which enhances the entry security. Stairs from this level and from the 1,152-equarefoot main floor to the upper level are brightened by hexagonal ‘windows on one wall and by a tall vertical glass-block strip on the adjoining ‘wail. A rear set of stairs give secure access to the kitchen from the garage. The great room on the main floor has a wide window wail for enjoying a View, and a@ lange comer fireplace. An eating bar sets off the coridor kitchen and adds seating for informal meais. “Shop with confidence af your home decorating centre’ | Castlegar Roofing & Siding FACIA - ROOFING METAL - SHINGLES - NEW OR RE-ROOF Locally owned & operated Since 1977 FRED LALONDE 365-2522 2116 - 6 AVENUE MARCEL AUDET 308-2597 CASTLEGAR, B.C. VIN 3P2 Come See Our New Display Room! at our new location 1523 Hwy. 3A BOARDWALK ° Enterprises « We offer + free design assistance - custom built, handcrafted windows using clear cedar or fir — all shapes and sizes + Energy efficient Low E-glass and insulating Argon gas-filled units. MADE HERE IN THE WEST KOOTENAYS FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS.. (T.) BRATTEBO ELECTRICAL SERVICES - RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL - - DESIGN - SALES - INSTALLATION - SERVICE - ALSO SPECIALIZING IN - SOLAR, WIND & WATER POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS - - D.C. & A.C. ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING & EQUIPMENT Phone: (604) 399-0030 Fax: (604) 399-4760 A_bedroom with a walicin closet adjoins a full bathroom, completing the main floor. The 1,152-square-foot second floor is devoted mainly to the master bedroom, plus a study with bulltin shelves, two walkin wardrobes and a bathroom with spa tub, glass-enciosed comer shower, tile plant shelf and double lavatories. Double-giazing and 2x6-inch stud walls accommodating full insulation enhance the energy efficiency of the housé:“Cedar siding installed horizontally softens the tail lines. Plan Ordering Information: Address inquires about PLAN 1012:1D-AP (with daylight basement) to KEN- NETH E. GEPHART, AIBD; 9630 S.W. Lane; Beaverton, Oregon 97005. Phone (503) 641-7584; Fax (503) 644-7261. Visa/MC available. A set of five professionally drawn plans, for permit filing and construction, is $275. Extra sets are $25 each. A material list Is $30. Add $8 for postage and handling. A study plan (4 exterior elevations and floor pian) is available for $15 postage included. A plan book with 70 designs Is available for $10 postage included. PLAN 1012-:0 AP MAN LEVEL 182 30 ft SEAMLESS GUTTERS 4" or 5° Heavy Gauge Painted Aluminum 5-Year Guarantee THE DOWNTOWN REAL ESTATE TEAM would like to thank all our friends and customers for making our first year in Castlegar a successful one. CALL RHC REALTY Serving Castlegar and rural areas, and the Slocan Valley. . 343 Columbia Avenue., » ene Next To B.C. Gas \in! ligher. 2 365-0022 [Mieys] REALTY sexvrs* “With a home for you!” 365-5228 1451 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, B.C. VIN 1H8 MT. SENTINEL REALTY and Castlegar's Downtown Real Estate Team for all your real estate needs. LAND - LAND - LAND sida THRUMS Two lots, each approx. 4 acres overlooking the Kootenay River mountains and the entire Glade valley. Total privacy on these wooded lots. drilled wells producing 20 gals. per minute. TERRY BRATTEBO 902 MERRY CREEK ROAD CASTLEGAR, B.C. PHONE/FAX (604) 365-2973 MOBILE (604) 365-8220 (562) EC REC. #17114 Add A Unique Touch To Your Home With Concrete imprinting We also do basements, driveways, sidewalks etc. Kootenayview Concrete Finishing Perry Hyson © 431-104 St., Blueberry Creek 604-365-0898 SHINE-A-TUB K RESTIMT ACNE o*K MEMBER OF \oemae USE IN cououm . care] PENTICTON 493-1333 PAINTING & DECORATING CO. LTD. , BRUSH + ROLLER » SPRAY PAPER HANGING (COMMERCIAL INDUS TRIAL —RESIDENTIAL FREE ESTIMATES 365-3563 2649 - 4th AVE., CASTLEGAR | SHERMAK CONST. Co. Ltd. HOUSE FRAMING « FORMWORK * ROOFING * SIDING ¢ FINISHING * ARBORITE WORK ¢ CABINETS ¢ VANITIES * T-BAR CEILINGS * ADDITIONS * RENOVATIONS * CERAMIC TILE ALL TYPES OF GENERAL CARPENTRY SITE 29 - RR1 - C-1, CASTLEGAR, B.C. VIN 3H7 PH: (604) 365-2932 FAX: (604) 365-2918 MIKE MAKORTOFF WE INVITE OFFERS. BLUEBERRY DREAM HOUSE \s this 3-bedroom home with a fully finished basement. floor has oak floor: carpeting & lino. T! te and the yard is almost a /2 acre. One or the cleanest area. ONE KIND OF WATERFRONT 8.68 acres of Beautiful Kootenay River nestled in a natural river bay. Flat use: /-80 ACRES WITH DOUBLE WIDE THIS PROPERTY MUST BE SOLD! In Ootischenia on way to golf course. super land all useable. Look for our sign. 1410 HIGHLAND DRIVE SOUTH CASTLEGAR Almost 1,400 sq. ft. on main floor, plus most of the basement finished. Vaulted wood finished ceilings. Fireplace. 21/2 baths. Deck. Airtight. Asking $155,000 What a home. Almost new with 1,500 sq. ft. main floor, plus fully contained suite. The grounds are immaculate. Price reduced by $20,000. TOTALLY RENOVATED AND WHAT A LOCATION IN SOUTH CASTLEGAR Several major renovations completed, including kitchen, flooring, windows & doors, roof and a fully finished basement. PRICE REDUCED THRUMS — New oak kitchen, new i finished basement, contained Price DISTRESS SALE incl. The Castlegar Sun CASTLEGAR HOMEFINDERS Cracks in home may burn a hole in your pocket The costs of keeping up a home seem to rise every year, and home-owners find themselves putting off ski weekends and tropical vaca- tions in order tg meet expenses. But there is a money-saving measure all homeowners can take that make such sacrifices unnec- essary: insulation. How can you tell if your dhome is leaking energy dol- lars? With winter just around the comer, now is the perfect time to assess your home’s insulation, and make sure that the money yo’ re spending on heating (and in summer, on cooling) isn’t literally # going out the window. Air infiltration, the pro- j cess through which costly 4 energy leaks occur, can hap- ‘pen in numerous places in ithe average home: between eaves, under thresholds, between baseboards, under exhaust ducts, around chim- neys, under and on top of loose siding, and between corner joints and flashings, to name just a few. So it is especially impor- tant to check carefully for those places where wasteful energy leakage may be occurring and, before win- ter’s winds begin to howl, make sure they are sealed effectively, in order to pre- vent unnecessary heat loss in the months of cold weather ahead. Even if the walls and attic of your house are adequately insulated, you still may be losing energy through ran- dom cracks and through spaces around doors and windows. In fact, these often-overlooked areas can account for at least 38 per- cent of the heat loss from the typically insulated homes. According to the Home Energy Saver’s Workbook, published by the United States Federal Energy Administration in 1977, “In a well-insulated house, the largest source of energy loss can be the air leaks around windows and doors and through other cracks.” Amazing as that may seem, even more amazing is the fact that, of all areas in the home, these are among the simplest and the least costly to insulate effectively — yet, too often, they simply are neglected. For, while other types of insulation themselves may be expensive and may require a professional's expertise to install, the small cracks and spaces that can cause large energy losses can be sealed easily, even by the most inex- perienced do-it-yourselfer, thanks to Convenience Prod- ucts’ Touch ‘n Foam®, an all-purpose foam insulation and sealant that provides, quite simply, the most eco- nomical method of eliminat- ing drafts, heat loss and air infiltration through cracks and openings in the home. Unlike caulking material and other sealants, Touch ‘n Foam expands as it cures to fill uneven spaces and to cre- ate an effective barrier against energy loss. And for the environmen- tally conscious person, Convenience Products now offers harmless to the upper ozone layer Touch ‘n Foam insulation. Because it will never shrink, dry, harden or pull away, Touch ‘n Foam offers the homeowner excellent protection against air and moisture infiltration. And Touch ‘n Foam is extremely economical — so economi- cal, in fact, that one 12-ounce can is equivalent in sealing power to 25 tubes of conven- OPEN tional caulking material. Also, waste is minimized because Touch ‘n Foam’s unique dispenser delivers, at the touch of a fingertip, the Correct amount of sealant for each area to be filled. Touch ‘n Foam can be used to seal holes and cracks in walls, and to fill in around doors and windows, electri- cal outlets, and openings for vents, antennas, electrical service connections and pipe feed-throughs. And thanks to Touch ‘n Foam’s unique angle adapter and extension tube for hard-to-reach places, even sealing around awk- ward pipes and plumbing fixtures is a breeze. And when you've finished sealing your home against energy loss, make cleanup HOUSE Sunpay, Octoser 30, 1994 © 1:00 p.m. s #512, 105 Street, Blueberry, B.C. Is thie 3 bedroom home with a fully finished basement. The main floor has oak floors and new carpeting & lino. There is a garage and the yard is almost a 1/2 acre. One of the cleanest homes in the area. Asking $130's. MT. SENTINEL REALTY 1451 Columbia Avenue Castiegar, B.C. VIN 1H8 Sten Matell aE ustee Serer’ “With a home for you!” 365-5228 fast and easy with Touch ‘n Foam Cleenettes™. These convenient, extra-strength towelette hand cleaners, rapidly remove noncured polyurethane foam, as well as a myriad of other ordinari- ly hard-to-clean substances, CAL WEsT Mavusncrunap Hoses 4430 Minto Road, Casti from your hands. : Then, sit back and enjoy the results of your handiwork — a comfortable home that works with you to conserve energy dollars, no matter how hard those winter winds may blow! 2 new sectional homes! as lowas 5% Down*: You want to see a bright and fresh the windows, the doors, and paint, the suana building and a separate storage shed. REAL MO 2620 Columbia Ave., Castlegar, B.C. i °* DON'T LOOK AT THIS...UNLESS « Priced to sell at $118,500 NRS NATION renovated two bdrm home. The carpet, ‘are all new. There is» derached garage 8 Provides lots of privacy and a ‘Welcome ESTATE SERVICE AGENCIES LTD. 1695 Columbi. An Independent Member Broker Ave., C + 365-2111 Countryw ne Herlng COMMERCIAL I CASTLEGAR INDUSTRIAL old 5800 sq. ft. concrete block building Mezzanine floor - 1.02 property. fully leased. Ide® SOUTHCENTER REALTY LTD. 2709B Columbia Ave., Castlegar HA a recon Secen”” Sooo LOPEN HOUSE HOUSE : ES STING REALTOR® as Sat., Oct. 29th ¢ 1-3 p.m. 3404 Windsor PI. (in Birchland Heights) Extensive oak . 71° 166 lot A steal at $189,900 Sparkling — 1500 sq. ft. one level home & flat lot borders Twin Rivers Park. Nice package In 80's. Bedroom Mobile c/w addition, family room and living room. 4 appliances Riverview LAND — 8.94 actes with _ stream. $59,900 — 1.89 acres - Krestova. $32,000 — 8.14 acres & | mobile. $149,900 — 3.5 acres plus fully serviced barn at Bonnington. a1e.oee | REDUCED ~. a Elgance P' — Vaulted ceilings 3 bdrms. 2 baths, room plus huge rec. room on well maintained 9th Ave. comer lot. Immaculate — One owner, 2 bdrm unit. $16,500 2 bdrms — bard SOLD deas. $70's REDUCED _ vag Pretty As A Picture * 3 bdrms on Spacious 100° x 150° South end lot Low Maintenance exterior, new garage. fruit trees, terrific garden area. Only $99,500 Also: We have OVER 24 YEARS IN REAL ESTATE SALES. Let an experienced team look after the sale of your property anmdhome WE ARE ial real estate and acreages "A nea SERVICE” COMPANY CASTLEGAR'S DOWNTOWN REAL ESTATE SALES TEAM SERVING CASTLEGAR AND RURAL AREAS Raeanaell aw STYLISH AND PRIVATE Nestled the cedars on a level parklike 3/4 acre lot, this spacious 4 bdrm home could be the pride of the neighbourhood with a few finishing touches. Central to Nelson and Castlegar. Call Brian 359-7019 (res.) $179,000 ~ ie A CONDO ALTERNATIVE Privacy galore, but yet a short walk to 's downtown. Garage/shop for for dev in the full basement. Call Brian 359- 7019 (res.) $88,900 MODERN HOME A spectacular 1972 sq. ft. executive home on a 88' x 140' lot in South Castlegar. Underground sprinkler system and private deck. Call Harry 365-5634 (res.). $207,000 Powe TOUCH OF CLASS Enchanting ranch style home on 3 acres of flat land overlooking Kootenay River. All bells & whistles with custom oak kitchen. Call Harry 365-5634 (res.) $230,000 A PRIME LOCATION AT AN AFFORABLE PRICE This cute 3 bedroom home located in sunny Robson. Low taxes, low heating costs add up to the enj: ent of owning this cozy house. Call Rick 365-2374 (res.) $93,900 eo adbtets DUPLEX These well maintained suites are sential ammenties in Castlegar. Call Rick 365-2374 (res.) $114,000 COUNTRY ATMOSPHERE Love low taxes? This "Old Timer” offers 2 bedrooms and room for 2 more. A country kitchen, living room and plenty of space to develop a family room, hobby room and more. Call Rick 365-2374(res.) $69,900 Call ForA FRE \ Since 1908 Stop by our offices for a copy of our real estate flyer covering Castlegar, Rural Areas, Slocan Valley, SLOCAN RIVER - ROAD - ACREAGE 2.6 acres of sunny land on ‘Youngs Road in wee Nelson and Ki ACCOMODATING 1977 24’ x 52' double wide mobile home available with a short term lease in present location, but will event need moving. 3 bedroom, 2 baths family room and kitchen appliances, new roof. A very agreeable. Call Brian 359-7019 (res.) $39,900 < No Obligation Market Evaluation Rick Miller 343 Columbia Avenue., Castlegar Aim Higher. EEEET ASS0CIATF ROVALUPAGE Beoxta ee 365-0022 ene Call Harry 365 S634 en ) $38,000 PEACEFUL GLADE 1.369 acre lot in picturesque Glade. Short walk to the river, community water. Call Dave 354-4342 (res.) $37,000 Brian Euerby 359-7019 (res.)f Next To B.C. Gas a