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MEOFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, APRIL 13, 1962 Self-Sealing Asphalt Shingles Latest Development To Lessen Wind Damage Designs Changing For Insulations Homeowners have more than a fighting chance against the havoc caused by high wind storms, hurricanes, tor nadoes and cyclones that are sure to hit many areas of the United States in years to come. Since few section of the country are completely safe from major storms, authori ties are convinced that mil lions of dollars in damage and a great deal of family hard ship could be avoided each year if more homes were pro tected by wind-resistant roof ing. There are cases on records where entire roof assemblies have been torn from houses and later found with asphalt shingles still firmly in place. Asphalt Shingles A leading roofing manu facturer. The Rubcroid Co., recommends the application of Self-Sealing asphalt shin gles, the latest development in roofing to minimize wind damage. A special thermo plastic sealing agent along the tabs of the shingle Is ac tivated by heat of the sun after the roofing has been In stalled. This sealing action actually fuses shingles together to form what is, in effect, a one piece roof that is highly re sistant to wind and weather. Prolonged shingle life is as sured by numerous drainage spaces between the sealing points. These allow escape of the condensed moisture that inevitably appears beneath any roof shingle. Shortens Life Trapped moisture shortens roof life by attacking both shingle and underlay materi al, by expanding into ice for mulations that weakens shin gles and loosens nails. The speed of the sealing action depends upon prevail ing temperatures. In summer, bonding begins immediately. In spring and fall, several ' days may be required. Once the sun has done its job, how ever, each Self-Sealing shin gle is sealed down to stay. Homeowners, who are con templating new roofs, should also consider asbestos-cement roofing shingles for economy, Many Boat Types Reflected at Show The growing production of multi-hulled craft of various types was reflected by the large display of sailing and power catamarans and trim arans at the recent National Motor Boat Show In New York. These ranged up to 20 feet in length and featured many readily convertible and "car top" models. Largest was the 20-foot Power Cat 2,000. built of fi breglass and outboard pow ered. A 17 - foot 6-inch trim aran with a beam of 8 feet carries 100 square feet of sail and may also take outboard power. Other catamarans that can be sailed or converted into power craft include the 12 foot fiberglass Aqua-Cat with aluminum members and weighing 115 pounds. A speed of IB knots under sail is claimed and the craft can be converted into a runabout by installation of a motor mount. A 9-foot 10-inch Seaman Wa ter Cat weighs less than 60 pounds, is built for outboard power but can be converted into a sailing craft with a kit offered as an extra. A DC-14 catamaran is being marketed as a one - design class. This carries 100 square feet of sail on her lateen rig. She can be changed into a power catama ran and carry outbord motor up to 7'4 h.p. Aluma Craft has brought out a new S-12 catamaran type sailing craft, and George town Yacht Basin features the Cougar catamaran, a 17 footer available in either ply wood or fiberglass hulls. The boat carries 183 square feet of sail and has been clocked at speeds of over 20 knots. The Berg, 12-foot Midget-Cat, which seats four persons, has a beam of 5 - feet 3 - inches, carries 80 square feet of sail and Is rated at 10 knots. MUSTANG TILLERS have what counts TiLL-ABiLiTY 1 11 i!.iTmg t There are three MUSTANG tillers to choote from one Is best for your gardening needs. 3-hp all-purpose tiller. Tine extensions permit cultivating widths up to 464 inches; outer tine hubs removable for nar row l2tt inch cultivating; JlUtckly adjustable depth shoe; orward and reverse speeds; lingua & St rat ton Knsy Spin ma run sr. i if r - 3-hn vortii-ni. drive-shaft tiller with fully encloited worm-goar sun clutch assembly. Con trolled by just one lever. (Quality and dependability at a budget price, 4H-hp heavy-duty tiller, designed fur rental use or for the professional gar dener. Sturdy, tough, durable yet well-balanced and easy to handle. Trouble-free feat urns include heavy duty gear case. Choota tha MUSTANG that tuitt your tilling needs S ut today. tr BIG Y FEED & SEED 1948 N. Pacific Hiway SP 3-3160 Though mineral - surface insulating siding has been used as a building materials product for over 30 years, people are talking about it with new enthusiasm. Inherent insulation proper ties are the same, but the quality of design, color and texture has been completely overhauled and upgraded. New, wider selections of in sulating siding styles and col ors, along with added tex- beauty and life-time perform ance. One type of asbestos cement shingles, "American Thatch," brings the tradition al design of thatch into tune with today's architectural re quirements. Asbestos-cement shingles of fer significant savings both in material and application costs, are as tough as stone, yet comparatively light in weight. It is formed by rein forcing Portland cement withj g&m """"J asbestos fibre giving a shin- J f gle that is fireproof, rot-proof J r f jf and one that never wears out. Attractive colors are blend ed into the asbestos-cement mix and the surface of the shingle is sealed with a plas tic, weather - resistant finish. A specially designed copper storm anchor reinforces the natural wind resistance of this rigid, rock-hard shingle. ture, are permanently emboss ed right at the factory; no painting is required; ease of maintenance is a boon to the busy homeowner. Buyers today are not only color and quality conscious, they demand product versa tility. The rich, two-toned ef fect that natural stone or brick combined with siding gives any home - whether new construction or modern ized - is a forward trend. Boat Owners Find Additional Room The nation's recreational boat owners will find addi tional cruising room this year through the ever-expanding waterways created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The sailing and cruising public in some 38 states gained 23,000 miles of shoreline in 1961 as more than 3,000,000 acres of water surface were added through the approximately 200 navigation, flood control or multiple purpose projects operated by the Corps of En gineers. An additional 1,300 miles miles of shoreline are expect ed to be added by projects in Vermont, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, California, Oklahoma, Mis souri, Kansas, Oregon, Wash ington, Georgia and South Carolina. The vast interest of the boating public in-these man made waterways is demon strated by the fact that from an estimated 5,000,000 visit ors in 1946, a total of 110,000 000 made use of the boating, picnic and other recreational areas in 1961. Boating has been the ma jor interest at the new reser voirs, especially in regions which formerly lacked nav igable waters. To meet this increased enthusiasm the Corps Of Engineers have built 1,900 boat launching ramps on 200-man-made lakes and these facilities are continual ly being increased. Congress annually provides the necessary appropriations for waterway projects. So far the president's wife, who has done a lot of inter esting decorating at the White House, has not turned her attention to the Honey Fitz. & PURE Wm 111 - FAMILY? 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