Selected Bibliography on

Building Construction and Maintenance

United States Department of Commerce

National Bureau of Standards

Building Materials and Structures Report 140

(Second Edition)
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{Superseded by BMS116.

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Selected Bibliography on

Building Construction and Maintenance

Edith R. Meggers

Building Materials and Structures Report 140

(Second Edition)

Issued 1956

For sale by the Superintendent of Docvunents, U. S. Government Printing OflBce Washington 25, D. C. - Price 30 cents
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CONTENTS

Page

1. Introduction 1 2. Subject listing 2 2.1. Air conditioning 2 2.2. Building codes 2 2.3. Chimneys and fireplaces 3

2.4. Concrete • 3 2.5. Condensation, waterproofing, and water permeability k

2.6. Construction and construction materials 5 2.7. Design loads 7 2.8. Driveways and walks — 7 2.9. Elevators- 7 2.10. Financing 8 2.11. Fire prevention and fire protection 8

2.12. Floors and floor coverings 9

2.13. Fuels 10

2.14. Garage construction 10

2.15. Gas piping and appliances 10

2.16. Hardware, builders' 10

2.17. Heating and ventilating 11

2.18. Household helps 12

2.19. Insulation, soLmd 12

2.20. Insulation, thermal 13

2„21. Kitchens 13

2.22. Landscaping and gardening 13

2.23. Lighting, wiring, and electrical equipment 14

2.24. Maintenance and modernization 15

2.25. Masonry, brick, concrete, tile, and stone building units- 15

2.26. Mortar and pointing compounds I6

2.27. Motor courts, trailers, and trailer parks 17

2.28. Painting and decorating 17

2.29. Planning 18

2.30. Plaster and stucco 19

2.31. Plumbing 19

2.32. Roofing and siding 20

2.33. Safety codes 21

2.34. Safety, publications relating to 21

2.35* Sewage and garbage disposal 22

2.36. Steel 22

2.37. Termite, insect, rodent, and decay protection 22

2.38. Water supply 23

2.39. Wood and lumber 23

2.40. Miscellaneous 24

3. State agricultural colleges and experiment stations 26

4. Issuing agencies 27

5 . Index 31

III

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE

Selected BeferenceB

Edith E. Meggers*

Selected references on building materials, equipment,

good construction practices for new construction, and

the modernization and maintenance of buildings.

II 1. INTRODUCTION

I This report supersedes National Bureau of Standards Building Materials and Struotures Report BMSl^O, dated May 28, 195^ and gives sources of information concern-

, Ing building construction and maintenance. It contains titles to papers dealing

I with the practical aspects of building construction and some publications of a more

''technical nature.

I Government publications indicated as "Free" in this list may be obtained without

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[I mation on construction and equipment upon request. Several bulletins of this type

are listed. Information on other available material can be obtained by writing

.directly to the institutions. A list of such institutions by States Is given at

the end of this report.

A few standards of the American Standards Association and American Society for

, Testing Materials have been llstedc More complete lists of these standards may be

obtained by writing directly to the American Standards Association, 70 East ^5th

'I Street, New York 17, N. Y., and the American Society for Testing Materials, I916

'[ Race Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

This report also lists a few Federal Specifications. A more complete list of

1 such specifications appears in the "Index of Federal Specifications and Standards"

'and monthly supplements thereto, obtainable from the Superintendent of Documents

*Pirst edition prepared by L. D„ C. Nobel.

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Only such Commodity Standards as relate to building materials and equipment are included in this report. A more complete list of such standards, with prices can

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Selected references in the present report are not to be regarded as a complete

bibliography on building construction and maintenance. The National Bureau of

Standards assumes no responsibility for statements made in the listed publications

issued by other organizations.

SUBJECT LISTING

2.1. Air Conditioning

Issuing

Agency

5*

15

20

107

119

130

130

130

Installation of attic ventilation fans in residences

(CSI79-51). 5c.

Testing and rating ventilating

fans (axial and propeller

types) (CSI78-5I). 5c.

Summer air conditioning requirements (Bull. ME-12). Free.

Tests of a heat pump for domestic

heating and cooling (Report of

Investigations 4977). Free.

Heating and ventilating of

buildings (LP4)(List). Free.

Heating, ventilating, air con- ditioning guide. $12.00.

The heat pump (P-6). 25c.

Air conditioning and ventilating

systems of other than residence type (9OA). Free.

Code for the installation of

heat producing appliances,

heating, ventilating, air

conditioning, blower and ex- haust systems. Free.

Residence type warm air heating

and air conditioning systems

(9OB). Free.

2.1. Air Conditioning—Cont.

Issuing

Agency

14-0 Design and installation of warm

air winter air conditioning

systems (for small structures)

(Manual 7). 75c.

l40 Design and installation of warm

air winter air conditioning

systems (for large structures)

(Manual 9). $1.00.

1^0 Summer air conditioning (Manual

11). $1.00.

151 Summer comfort (Cir. G6.0). 10c.

158 Standard for air-conditioning,

commercial, and domestic re- frigeration equipment (UL

207a). Free.

158 Standard for room air conditioners (207d). Free.

2.2. Building Codes

20* American standard building code

requirements for masonry

(M211). 20c. '

2 0* American standard building code

requirements for minimum design

loads in buildings and other

structures (M179). Under

revision.

*Star Indicates that publications are obtainable from the Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington 25, D.C., only. Others may

be obtained from the issuing agency. Names and addresses of Issuing agencies

appear at the end of this list. The number before the title Indicates the issuing

agency.

2
2.2. Building Codes —Cont.

Issuing

Agency

20* Preparation and revision of

building codes (BMSII6). 20c.

102 Building code requirements for

reinforced concrete

(ACI 318-51). 75c.

106 Building code modernization.

Free

.

106 Building codes and fire safety.

Free

.

106 Fire protection through modern

building codes. 12.00.

109 Compilation of standards in

building codes. $6.00.

110 Administrative requirements for

building codes (A55. 1-19^8)

.

50c.

I 110 American standard building code

requirements for light and

ventilation ( A53 . 1-1946 ) . 75c.

110 American standard building code

requirements for reinforced

concrete (ACI 318-51)

(A89. 1-1951) . 50c.

110 American standard building code

^ requirements for reinforced

gypsum concrete ( A59. 1-1954 )

.

75c.

110 Specification for the design,

fabrication, and erection of

structural steel for buildings

(A57. 1-1952). Free.

110 Standards for places of outdoor

assembly, grandstands, and

tents (Z20. 3-1950) . 25c.

114 Abridged building code with an- nual supplement. $3.50.

114 Basic building code with annual

supplement containing approved

I changes. #5.50.

116 Building codes and construction

progress. 50c.

130 National building code. Free,

j 133 Building exits code (101)

(A9. 1-1953). ll.OO.

133 Lightning code, 1952 (78). 50c.

133 Nursing homes, 1955 (lOlB). 25c.

133 Places of outdoor assembly, I949

(102). 25c.

142 Uniform building code (Vol. I,

Vol. III). $10.00.

152 Southern standard building

code. $5.00.

2.3. Chimneys and Fireplaces

2* Camp stoves and fireplaces. 50c

2* Fireplaces and chimneys (Farmers' Bull. 1889). 20c.

13* Performance of masonry chimneys

for houses (Hsng. Res. Paper

13). 30c.

*

2.3. Chimneys and Fireplaces —Cont.

Issuing

Agency

16* Picnic fireplaces. 15c.

102 Specification for the design and

construction of reinforced

chimneys (ACI 505-54). $1.00.

110 Sizes of clay flue linings (ASA

Standard A62. 4-194?). 35c.

130 Code for the installation of heat

producing appliances, heating,

ventilating, air conditioning,

blower and exhaust systems.

Free

.

133 Fire hazard tests with masonry

chimneys (Q43-7). 35c.

133 New developments in chimneys and

flues (D35). 10c.

133 Spark arresters for chimneys and

stacks (213). 5c.

151 Chimneys and fireplaces (Cir.

F7.0). 10c.

157 Outdoor fireplace plan. 15c.

157 Residential chimney design and

construction (Tech. Notes Vol.

3 , No . 1 ) . Free

.

157 Residential fireplace design

(Vol. 6, No. 10)0 Free.

157 The heart of the home (fireplaces). 40c.

2.4. Concrete

13* Foamed concrete (Tech. Bull. I6).

20c.

13* Lightweight aggregate concretes.

20c.

13* Relation of shrinkage to moisture

content in concrete masonry

units (Hsng. Hes. Paper 25).

15c.

13* Design data for some reinforced

lightweight aggregate concretes

(Hsng. Res. Paper 26). 15c.

13* Shrinkage characteristics of con- crete masonry walls (Hsng. Res.

Paper 34) . 40c.

18* Concrete manual. $2.50.

20 Hydraulic cements —Publications

by members of the staff of the

National Bureau of Standards

(LP30) (List) . Free.

20 Concrete and reinforced concrete

(LP3I) (List) . Free.

20* Properties of some lightweightaggregate concretes with and

without an air-entraining admixture (BMS112). 15c.

102 ACI manual of concrete inspection.

$2.50.

102 Admixtures for concrete (Title

51-5). 75c.

102 Cellular concretes (Title 50-48).

$1.50.

3
2.4. Concrete —Cont,

Issuing

Agency

102 Design of blast resistant con- struction for atomic explosions (Title 51-32). fl.OO.

102 Lightweight-aggregate concrete

(tests made at National Bureau of Standards ) (Title

^5-37). 35c.

102 Recommended practice for selecting proportions for concrete

(ACT 613-5^). 50c.

102 Tests of lightweight-aggregate

concrete designed for monolithic construction (made at

U. S. Bureau of Reclamation)

(Title 45-34). 35c.

2.5.. Condensation, Waterproofing,

and Water Permeability

1 Preventing moisture in farmhouses (Inf. Series 71) c Free.

1 Waterproofing concrete and other

masonry walls above ground

(Inf. Series 75). Free.

2* Making cellars dry (Farmers'

Bull. 1572). 15c.

8 Flashing at heads and sills of

openings, masonry-veneered

wood frame walls and masonry

walls (Bull. UM-7). Free.

8 Polyethylene-film or sheet

(vapor barrier membrane)

(Bull. UM-20). Free.

8 Test procedure for vapor barrier

material under concrete slabs

and for ground cover in crawl

spaces. Free.

10 Condensation and decay prevention under basementless

houses (R2010). Free.

10 Condensation problems in modern

buildings (RII96). Free.

10 Insulation and ventilation prevent condensation in barns

(DI720). Free.

10 Remedial measures for building

condensation difficulties

(RI7IO). Free.

13* Condensation control in dwelling

construction. 25c.

13* Interior painting as a remedial measure for condensation control (Hsng. Res. Paper 7). 45c.

13* Moisture and the durability of

wood-frame walls (Hsng. Res.

Paper I6). 15c

o

13* Moisture migration from the

groiind (Hsng. Res. Paper 28),

15c.

2.5. Condensation, Waterproofing,

and Water Permeability—Cont.

Issuing

Agency

13* Prevention of dampness in basements (Hsng. Res. Paper 11).

10c.

13* Water vapor resistance of building materials (Tech. Bull. 11).

30c.

20* Laboratory observations of con- densation in wall specimens

(BMS106)„ 15c.

20* Tests of cement-water paints and

other waterproof Ings for unitmasonry walls (BMS95). 30c.

20* Water permeability of walls

built of masonry units (BMS82 ). 25c.

102 Admixtures in concrete: Use of

admixtures as integral waterproofing and dampproofing

materials (Title 47-3). 60c.

102 Admixtures for concrete: A report

by ACI Committee 212 (Title

51-5). 75c.

102 Prevention of dampness in basements (Title 44-19). 35c.

117 Copper through-wall flashing

(Monograph V)., Free.

117 Modern applications of sheet

copper in building constructions. I3.OO.

118 Preventing condensation in walls

and ceilings. Free.

130 Waterproofing of floors and

drainage, and installations of

scuppers. Free.

136 How to control moisture in

homes. 25c.

136 How to get the most value from

your mineral wool Insulation.

Free

.

138 How to rescue your home from the menace of moisture (H.H.P.

185). Free.

138 Some construction defects which

permit water to menace homes

(Clr. 763). Free.

151 Moisture condensation (Clr.

F6.2). 10c.

157 Condensation in building walls

(Tech. Notes Vol. 3, No. 7).

Free

.

157 Construction of watertight

masonry walls (Tech. Notes Vol.

1, No, 3). Free.

157 Dry basement construction (Tech.

Notes Vol. 3, No. 3). Free.

157 Flashing structural clay masonry

(Tech. Notes Vol. 1, No. 10).

Free

.

157 Watertightness and transverse

strength of masonry walls. 15c.

4
2.5. Condensation, Waterproofing,

and Water Permeability—Cont„

Issuing

Agency

163 Air infiltration through weatherstripped and nonweathers tripped

windows. Free.

2.6. Construction and Construction

Materials

1 Concrete fence posts (Info.

Series 58). Free.

2* Building with logs (Misc. Pub.

579). 25c.

2* Fire-resistant construction on

the farm (Farmers' Bull.

2070). 15c.

2* Foundations for farm buildings

(Farmers' Bull. I869). 15c <, 2* Use of concrete on the farm

(Farmers' Bull. 1772). 20c.

2* Wood frame house construction

(AH 73). 65c.

5* Homogenous fiber wallboard

(CS112-i)-3 ) . 10c.

5* Prefabricated homes (CS125-47).

5c.

6* Light frame house construction

(Bull. 1^5). 60c.

7* Corner room shelter. 10c.

7* Home shelters for family protection in an atomic attack

(TM5-5). 30c

o

7* Lean-to shelter. 10c.

7* Outdoor shelters o 15c.

7* Shelter from radioactive fallout. 5c.

8 Aluminum building products

(Bull. UM-6). Free.

8 Minimum property requirements

for properties of one or two

living units: by FHA Insuring

Office Jurisdictions. Free,,

8 Minimum property requirements

for properties of one or two

living units located in six

southern states: by FHA Insuring Office Jurisdictions.

Free

.

8 Minimum property requirements

for properties of one or two

living units located in the

states of Kentucky, Ohio, West

Virginia, and the western district of Pennsylvania: by FHA

Insuring Office Jurisdictions.

Free.

8 Precast concrete floor joists

and floor units (Bull. SE-I95X

Free

.

8 Precast reinforced tile beam

construction (Bull. SE-10^).

Free

.

2.6. Construction and Construction

Materials —Cont

.

Issuing

Agency

8 Shop fabricated wood frame unit

construction (LU-RE-CO homes)

(Bull. SE-I83). Free.

8* Tables of maximum allowable spans

for wood floor Joists, ceiling

joists, rafters, in residential

construction. 20c.

8 Tilt-up concrete wall construction (Bull. SE-83). Free.

10 Fabricated wall panels with plywood coverings (E1099). Free.

10 Floor panels with stressed plywood coverings (H1026). Free.

10 How plastering affects the moisture content of structural and

finish woodwork (B1274). Free.

10 How surface condition of nails

affects their holding power in

wood (EI927). Free.

10 Nail-holding power of American

woods (Tech. Note 236). Free.

10 Plywood as a structural covering

for frame walls and wall units

(BIO25). Free.

10 Practical suggestions on frame

house construction (E991)o Free.

10 Progress report on prefabricated

house system under development

by the Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wis. (RII65).

Free

.

10 Research in wind-resistant farm

building construction (RI930).

Free

.

10 Rigidity and strength of wall

frames braced with metal strapping (Rl603)o Free.

10 Rigidity and strength of frame

walls sheathed with fiberboard

(EII5I). Free.

10 Strength of screw fastenings in

plywood (Tech. Note 149). Frea

10 Strength tests of spliced studs

(RI275). Free.

10 The designing for strength of

flat panels with stressed

coverings (R1220). Free.

10 The rigidity and strength of

braced and unbraced walls

covered with bevel siding

(RI26I). Free.

10 The rigidity and strength of

frame walls (R896). Free.

11* Use and abuse of wood in house

construction (Misc. Pub. 358).

2 0c

.

13* A demonstration of new techniques

for low-cost small home con- struction (Hsng. Res. Paper 29

X

60c.

13* Crawl spaces o 15c.

5
2.6. Construction and Construction

Materials —Cont

.

Issuing

Agency

13* Manual on wood construction for

prefabricated houses. $1.50.

13* Material and labor analysis

house framing systems (Hsng.

Res . Paper 33 ) . 65c.

13* Plank-and-beam system for residential construction (Constr.

Aid 4) . 45c.

13* Snow load studies (Hsng. Res.

Pap. 19). 20c.

13* Structural properties of light

gage tubular columns (Hsng.

Res. Pap. 21). 25c.

13* Technique of house nailing, 20c

13* Wood roof trusses for small

dwellings (Tech. Reprint

Series 2). lOCc

l4 Earth brick construction. 50c.

20* Effect of edge insulation upon

temperature and condensation

on concrete-slab floors

(BMSI38). 20c.

20* Field inspector's check list

for building construction

(BMS81). 40c.

20* Physical properties of some samples of asbestos-cement

siding (BMS122). 20c.

20 Standards and specifications for

building and construction ma- terials, fixtures, supplies,

and equipment (LP l)(List).

Free

.

20* Structural properties of conventional wood-frame constructions for walls, partitions,

floors, and roofs (BMSI25).

30c.

102 Minimum standard requirements

for precast concrete floor

units (ACI 711-46) o 50c.

102 Recommended practice for measuring, mixing, and placing

concrete (ACI 614-42). 50c.

102 Recommended practice for winter

concreting methods (ACI

604-48). 50c.

105 Steel construction; a manual for

architects, engineers, and

fabricators of buildings and

other steel structures, 5th

ed. $2.00.

106 Bulletin V - steel regulations.

Free

.

106 Light gage steel design manual

$1.00.

115 Mails and nailing (Data sheet

4A1-1). Free.

118 Choose a plywood exterior. Free.

118 Douglas fir plywood - architectural catalog. Free.

2.6. Construction and Construction

Materials —Cont

.

Issuing

Agency

118 Extra strength that saves you

money when you build. Free.

118 How to design plywood diaphragms.

Free

.

118 Plyform manual. Free.

120 Design data and load test on re- inforced gypsum concrete floors

and roofs. Free.

120 Fireproof gypsum sheathing. Free.i

125 Specifications recommended to secure dry brick walls. Free.

125 Type of workmanship recommended

for concrete block walls. Free.

125 Type of workmanship recommended

to secure dry brick walls. Free,

127 Casing beads, base screed, con- cealed picture mold (Tech. Bull.

10). Free.

127 Hollow partitions with channel

studs (Tech. Bull. I5 ) . Free.

127 Metal lath and plaster solid partitions with channel studs

(Tech. Bull. 5). Free.

127 Metal lath specifications for

metal lathing and furring. Free.

127 Metal stud non-bearing hollow

partitions (Tech. Bull. 7).

Free

.

127 Studless metal lath and plaster

2" solid partition (Tech.

Bull. 2). Free,

127 Suspended metal lath and plaster

ceilings (Tech. Bull. 12). Free.

127 Types of metal lath and their

uses (Tech. Bull. 1). Free.

127 Vertical furring (Tech. Bull. 14).

Free

.

131 Concrete masonry construction

details. 22c.

131 Concrete masonry in school con- struction. 20c.

131 Design and construction of lintels for concrete masonry

buildings. 27c.

133 Standard types of building con- struction, 1955 (220). 25c.

135 House framing details. 15c.

135 Manual on sheathing for buildings.

Free

.

135 Maximum spans for joists and

rafters. 10c.

135 Plank and beam floor and roof

system for residential con- struction. Free.

135 Stud walls - safe axial loads.

10c.

135 Wood frame-brick veneered house

framing details. Free.

138 Some construction defects which

permit water to menace homes

(Clr. 763). Free.

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2.6. Construction and Construction

Materials —Cont

.

Issuing

Agency

1^-7 Porcelain enamel magazine. Free.

1^8 Construction and equipment of

the home. $2.00.

151 Annual short course In residential construction. $2.00.

151 Basements (Clr. P2.0). 10c.

151 Construction of storage partitions. 25c.

151 Homes from pre-assembled wall

panels. $1.00.

151 New house designs for wallpanel construction. 50c.

151 Storage partitions (Clr. C5.ll).

10c.

151 "W" roof truss (instruction

sheet and sketches). 25c.

151 "W" truss for 20 '8" to 32 '8"

spans (instruction sheet). 25c,

151 Wall-panel construction. 25c.

151 Wood framing (Clr. F3.0). 10c.

155 A guide to better home building.

Free

.

155 Plank and beam construction

(Architect's Bull. 4). Freeo

155 Your home and how to build it

(framing). Free.

156 Design manual for open web steel

joist construction. Free.

157 Cavity walls (Tech. Notes Vol.

1, No. 6). Free.

157 Cold weather masonry construction (Tech. Notes Vol. 7,

No. 1). Free.

157 Combination tile and concrete

floor and roof slabs (Tech.

Notes Vol. 1, No. 8). Free.

157 Design of clay masonry foundation walls (Tech. Notes Vol.

3, No. 2). Free.

157 Facing tile handbook. 25c,

157 Installing architectural terra

cotta and ceramic veneer

(Tech. Notes Vol. 3, No. 6),

Free

.

157 Masonry piers and pilasters

(Tech. Notes Vol. 3, No. 11),

Free

,

157 Masonry veneer on existing frame

construction (Tech, Notes Vol,

1, No. 9). Free.

157 Methods of fastening to masonry

walls (Tech. Notes Vol, 2,

No, 10). Free.

157 Structural clay tile non-loadbearing partitions (Tech.

Notes Vol. 2, No. 11). Free.

157 Structural glazed and unglazed

facing tile handbook (Cat.

54hb). Free.

157 Thermal expansion in clay masonry structures (Tech. Notes

Vol. 3, No. 9). Free.

2.6. Construction and Construction

Materials —Cont.

Issuing

Agency

158 Standard for concrete masonry

units (UL 618) . Free.

159 Metal edge gypsum plank. Free,

159 Pyrobar gypsum partition tile.

Free

,

159 Three-inch short span gypsum roof

tile. Free,

159 Two-ply wallboard application.

Free

.

159 USG steel roof decks. Free.

161 Building guide for good house

painting. Free.

161 How to build farm buildings that

last longer. Free,

2,7, Design Loads

20* American standard building code

requirements for minimum design

loads in buildings and other

structures (M179). (Under

revision)

,

20* Live loads on floors in buildings

(BMSI33). 25c,

20* Strength of houses: Application

of engineering principles to

structural design (BMSI09). 70c,

120 Design data and load test on re- inforced gypsum concrete

floors and roofs. Free.

127 Metal lath centering for slabs over concrete and steel joists

(Tech. Bull, 6). Free,

2,8, Driveways and Walks

2* Construction of private driveways

(Mlsc, Pub, 272), 15c,

153 Pecky cypress blocks for garden . walks. Free,

2.9. Elevators

20* Elevator wire rope maintenance

(Clr. Chkl), 5c.

20* Maintenance of elevator mechanical safety appliances (Clr.

C442), 5c,

20* Maintenance of elevator holstway

and car enclosures and equipment (Clr, C4it-3), 5c.

110 American standard safety code for

elevators, dumbwaiters, and

escalators (AI7 .1-1955 ) • $3-50,

110 American recommended practice for

the Inspection of elevators

(Inspectors' Manual ) (Companion

Vol. to AI7, 1-1955)

(AI7. 2-19^5) . $1.50.

7
2.9. Elevators —Conto

Issuing

Agency

110 Safety code for private residence

elevators (Al?. 1. 5-1953 )

.

$1.00.

2.10. Financing

8* FHA facts for home buyers

(FHA-2098). 15c.

13* Construction financing for the

home builder. 70c.

13* Financing the construction of

prefabricated houses (Hsng.

Res. Pap. 27). 40c.

13* When you buy a home look at the

lot and neighborhood. 5c.

112 Facts you should know before

buying or building a home. 10c.

151 Business dealings with architect

and contractor (Cir. A2.0).

10c.

151 Financing the home (Cir. AI.3).

10c.

2.11. Fire Prevention and

Fire Protection

2* Fire-resistant construction on

the farm (Farmers' Bull.

2070). 15c.

2* Fireproof ing fabrics (Farmers'

Bull. 1786). 5c.

2* Fire safeguards for the farm

(Farmers' Bull. 1643). 15c.

2* Protection of buildings and

farm property from lightning

(Farmers' Bull. 1512). 15c.

6* School fire safety (Bull. 1951,

No. 13)0 20c.

10 Evaluation of flame-spread re- sistance of fiber insulation

boards (DI756). Free.

10 Fire-resistance tests of a com- mercial blanket insulation

0R1488). Free.

10 Fire-resistance tests of plywoodcovered wall panels (B1257).

Free

.

10 Fire-retarding coatings (R1280).

Free

.

20* Code for protection against

lightning (h46). 45c.

20* Fire resistance of shutters for

moving-stairway openings

(BMSI29). 10c.

20* Fire-resistance classifications

of building constructions

(BMS92). 35c.

20 Fire resistance and fire prevention (LPI9) (List) . Free.

2.11. Fire Prevention and Fire

Issuing Protection-Cont.

Agency

20* Fire resistance of structural

clay tile partitions (BMSII3 )

.

15c.

20* Fire resistance of walls of

lightweight-aggregate concrete

masonry units (BMSII7). 25c.

20* Fire resistance of walls of

gravel-aggregate concrete

masonry units (BMS120). 15c.

20* Fire tests of gunite slabs and

partitions (BMSI3I). 15c.

20* Fire tests of steel columns en- cased with gypsum lath and

plaster (BMSI35). 15c.

20* Fire tests of steel columns protected with siliceous aggregate

concrete (BMS124). 15c.

20* Flameproof ing of textiles (Cir.

C455). 15c.

20* Manual of fire-loss prevention of

the Federal Fire Council (NBS

HI9) (Reprinted by PBA). 30c

„

106 Fire protection through modern

building codes. $2.00.

115 Fire resistance of redwood (Data

sheet 2D2-7) . Free.

127 Metal lath membrane fireproofing

for steel buildings (Tech.

Bull. 3). Free.

127 Metal Lath News (metal lath for

fire safety, economy, beauty)

(Vol. 16, No. 2). Free.

127 Summary of metal lath and plaster

fire resistive ratings. Free.

130 Fire prevention codeo Free.. 130 Nature's artillery (lightning

protection). Free.

130 NBFU list of publications. Free.

130 Storage, handling and use of

flammable liquids (NBFU Phamphlet No. 30, 1954). Free.

130 Your farm and fire safety. Free.

130 Your fire safe home. Free.

133 Absorption of heat by waterfog.

25c.

133 Build a fire safe home (G32).

Free

.

133 Carbon dioxide extinguishing

systems (No. 12). 50c.

133 Extinguishing equipment (Vol.

IV-1955). $6.00.

133 Fire hazard tests of building

materials (No. 255). 25Co

133 Fire protective construction on

the farm (No. 223). 35c.

133 Fire tests of building construction and materials (No. 25I).

25c.

133 First aid fire appliances (No.

10). 50c.

133 Flammable liquids and gases

(Vol. 1-1955). $6.00.

8
2.11. Fire Prevention and Fire

Protection—Cont

.

Issuing

Agency

133 Homes and. camps in forested

areas (No. 224). 35c.

133 Lightning code, 1952 (78). 50c

„

133 Installation of automatic fire

alarm systems for private

dwellings (No. 74). 10c.

133 National fire code for building

construction and equipment

(Vol. 111-1955). 16.00.

133 NFPA handbook of fire protection

(11th ed. 195^). $10.50.

133 NFPA list of publications. Free.

133 New light on self -ignition

(No. Q45-8). 25c.

133 Protection against lightning

(No. 78). 50c.

133 Standards for the installation

of sprinkler systems (No.

13). $1.00.

133 The protection of openings in

walls and partitions (No. 80).

50c.

133 There's no place like home for

fire (GIA). Free.

133 Water spray systems for fire

protection (No. 15). 50c.

133 Water systems for fire protection on farms (No. 296). 10c.

157 Estimating the fire resistance

of clay masonry walls (Tech.

Notes Vol. 4, No. 1). Free.

157 Fire resistance ratings of clay

masonry walls (Tech. Notes

Vol. 3, No. 12). Free.

157 Structural clay tile fireproofing (Tech. Notes Vol. 1, No.

11). Free.

158 Fire protection equipment list.

Free

.

2.12. Floors and Floor Coverings

2* Preventing cracks in new wood

floors (Lft 56). 5c.

2* Selection, installation, finish, and maintenance of wood

floors for dwellings (Cir.

489). 15c.

5* Oak flooring (CS56-49). 10c.

8 Wood for finish floors (Bull.

UM-2). Free.

13* Deflection characteristics of

residential wood-joist floor

systems (Hsngc Res. Paper 30).

40c.

20* Indentation characteristics of

floor coverings (BMS73 ) • 10c.

20* Methods and equipment for testing printed-enamel felt-base

floor coverings (BMSI30). 15c,

2.12. Floors and Floor Coverings 

Cont

.

Issuing

Agency

20* Performance tests of floor coverings for use in low-cost

housing: Part 1 (BMS34). 15c.

Part 4 (BMS80). 25c.

20* Live loads on floors in buildings

(BMSI33). 25c.

20* Effect of edge insulation upon

temperature and condensation on concrete-slab floors (BMSI38).

20c.

104 Carpets and their maintenance.

$1.00.

104 Floor maintenance manual. $1.00.

110 Standard specifications for oxychloride composition floors and

their installation (A88. 1-1951

f

A88. 2-1952, A88. 3-1952,

A88.4-I952). 85c.

118 Look under your floor coverings

to find extra wear. Free.

126 A glimpse of an interesting

modern home. Free.

126 Finishing northern hard maple

flooring the MFMA way. Free.

126 Grading rules for northern hard

maple, beech, and birch

flooring. Free.

126 How to lay a lifetime floor of

northern hard maple. Free.

126 Northern hard maple, beech, and

birch flooring. Free.

126 Northern hard maple flooring - Tech. Brochure. Free.

126 "Thrifty third" grade - northern

hard maple flooring. Free.

131 Principles of warm air floor

panel heating. 13c.

137 Oak floors, a home owner's guide.

Free

.

137 Specification manual for certified oak floors. Free.

139 Divider strip location and data

bulletin. Free.

139 For safety: conductive terrazzo

in anestethizing locations.

Free

.

139 Outdoor terrazzo bulletin. Free.

139 Technical data and specifications

for terrazzo and mosaic work.

Free

.

139 Terrazzo and mosaic catalogue and

design book—3rd ed. $10.00.

139 Terrazzo and radiant heating.

Free

.

139 Terrazzo for fine floors. Free.

139 Terrazzo maintenance. Free.

139 Terrazzo resiliency tests bulletin. Free.

l4l ASTM standards for magnesium oxychloride and magnesium oxysulfate cements. Free.

9
2.12. Floors and Floor

Coverings —Cont

.

Issuing

Agency

1^1 Oxychloride flooring. Free.

l4l Standard specifications for industrial granolithic oxychloride composition flooring and

its installation. Free.

l4l Standard specifications for nonslip oxychloride composition

flooring and its installation

(A88. 5-1952 ) . Free.

l4l Standard specifications for oxycement underlayment and its

installation (A88.8-I952 )

.

Free

.

l4l Standard specifications for oxychloride composition floors

and their installation. Free.

l4l Standard specifications for ter- razzo oxychloride composition

flooring and its installation

A88.6-I952). Free.

l4l Standard specifications for nonspark conductive oxychloride

composition flooring and its

installation (A88. 9-1955 )

.

Free o 150 Approved maintenance methods for

rubber floors. Free.

151 Flooring materials (Clr. F^.6).

10c.

155 Southern pine f loors » Free.

157 Brick floors and pavements

(Vol. No. 12)., Free.

158 Floor treatment material. Free.

2.13. Fuels

5* Fuel oils (CS12-48). 10c.

13* Fuel consumption in the home

(TES5). 15c.

15* Questions and answers for the

coal fireman (CFH). 15c.

15* Questions and answers for the

home fireman (HFH). 15c.

15 Supplementing anthracite with

other fuels for home heating

(IC7260). Free.

151 Fuels and burners (Cir. G3.5).

10c.

2.1^. Garage Construction

133 Garages, recommended requirements for the construction and

protection of (No. 88, 1952

reprint). 25c.

151 Garages and carports (Cir.

C5.9). 10c.

155 Southern pine garages and

garage-apartments. 250=

2.15. Gas Piping and Appliances

Issuing

Agency

20* Cautions regarding gas-appliance

attachments (Cir. C40^). o/p

103 American Gas Association appliance approval program. Free,

103 Clothes dryers —American

standard approval requirements

for domestic gas clothes

dryers (Z21 .5-1953 ) . #2.00.

Addenda (Z21.5a-195^) « 25c.

103 Gas piping and gas appliances

American standard installation

of gas piping and gas appliances in buildings

(Z21. 30-195^)0 25c.

103 Ranges —domestic gas ranges

(Z21. 1-1955) . t2.00.

103 Ranges —dual oven type combination—American standard approval requirements for dual oven type combination gas

ranges (Z21 .37-19^8 ) . $1.00.

103 Refrigerators —American standard

approval requirements for

refrigerators using gas fuel

(Z21. 19-19^1) . $1.00.

103 Water heaters —American standard

approval requirements for gas

water heaters . (Z21.10-1953).

|2o00.

Addenda (Z21 .lOa-195^ ) » 50c.

Addenda (Z21.10b-1955 ) . ^Oc.

130 Gas piping and gas appliances in

buildings, 1955 (5^). Free.

133 Safeguarding gas appliances. 20c.

152 Southern standard gas code.

$1.00„

158 Gas and oil equipment list. Free,

2.16. Hardware, Builders'

5* Builders' hardware (nontemplate

)

(CS22-4-0), 10c,

5* Hardware cloth (CS132-46), 5c.

5* Insect wire screening (second

ed. ) (CSI38-49) . 5c.

12* Hardware, builders'; door closing devices (FF-H-121C). 15c.

12* Hardware, builders'; hinges

(nontemplate) (FF-H-ll6b (2)).

10c.

12* Hardware, builders'; locks and

door-trim (FF-H-106a ) ( Am-1 )

.

25c.

12* Hardware, builders'; shelf and

miscellaneous (FF-H-lla). 25c.

12* Hardware and fittings; (for)

lavatory-partitions and inclosures (FF-H-I36 (1 ) ) . 5c.

151 Hardware for the home (Cir.

FI5.0). 10c.

10
2.17. Heating and Ventilating

Issuing

Agency

2* Electric house heating. 15c.

2* Your farmhouse .. .heating

(Misc. Pub. 689). 15c.

5 Automatic mechanical draft oil

burners designed for domestic

installations (CS75-56)

( Mimeographed ) . Free

.

5* Convectors (R238-50). 5c.

5* Oil burning floor furnaces

equipped with vaporizing pottype burners (CS113-51). 10c.

5* Solid-fuel-buming forced-air

furnaces (CS109-44). 10c.

5* Steel firebox boilers and steel

heating boilers (Commercial

and residential types)

(EI57-50). 10c.

5 Testing and rating convectors

(CSl40-^7) (Mimeo. ) . Free„

5* Testing and rating hand-fired

hot-water-supply boilers

(CSl45-^7). 10c.

5 Warm-air furnaces equipped with

pressure-atomizing or rotarytype oil burners (CS195-54)

(Mimeographed). Free.

5* Warm-air furnaces (equipped with

vaporizing type oil burners

(03104-^9). 10c.

8 Domestic water heating (Bull.

ME-11). Free.

8 Steel tubing (Bull. UM-I3 ) . Free.

13* Application of the floor furnace

in the heating of small houses

(Tech. Reprint Series 9). 15c.

13* Fuel consumption in the home.

15c.

20* A study of a baseboard convector

heating system in a Test Bungalow (BMSII5). 20c.

20 Heating and ventilating of

buildings (LP4)(Llst). Free.

20* Performance of a coal-fired

boiler converted to oil

(BMSlll). 15c.

20* Temperature distribution in a Test Bungalow with various

heating devices (BMS108). 15c.

20* Temperatures in a Test Bungalow

with some radiant and jacketed

space heaters (BMS114). 25c.

103 Central heating gas appliances

American standard approval re- quirements for: Vol. 1 —Steam

and hot water boilers

(Z21. 13.1-1951) . $2.00,

Addenda (Z21 .13 .la-195^ ) and

(Z21.13.1b-1955) . 25c each.

Vol. II —Gravity and forced

air central furnaces

(Z21. 13. 2-1955). $2.00.

2ol7. Heating and Ventilating—Cont.

Issuing

Agency

103 Central heating gas appliances

cont o Vol. Ill —Gravity and fan type

floor furnaces (Z21 .13 0-1951 )» $2.00. Addenda (Z2 1.13. 3arl95i^).

25c; Addenda—Gravity and fan

type vented recessed heaters

(Z21.13.3b-1955). 25c.

Vol. IV—Gravity and fan type

recessed heaters (Z21.13.^-

1955). $2.00.

103 Conversion burners —American

standard requirements for installation of domestic gas con- version burners, 19^8

(Z21. 8.19^8) . $1.00.

103 Conversion burners —American

standard listing requirements

for domestic gas conversion

burners, 19^9 (Z21 .17-1948 )

.

$2.00.

103 Conversion burners —domestic

ranges —American standard re- quirements for installation of

gas conversion burners in domestic ranges, 1952 (Z21.38-

1953) . 25c. Addenda (Z21.38a1955). 10c.

103 Conversion burners —domestic

ranges —American standard listing requirements for gas con- version burners for domestic

ranges (Z21 .39-1953 ) . $2.00.

Addenda (Z21 .39a-1955 ) • 50c.

103 Duct furnaces —American standard

approval requirements for gasfired duct furnaces

(Z21.34-1942) . $lo00c

103 Guide for Installers of gas central heating systems, conversion burners, floor furnaces,

vented space heaters and unit

heaters. 70c.

103 Large boilers —American standard

requirements for installation

of gas equipment in large

boilers (^Z21.33-1950) . $1.00.

103 Room heaters —American standard

approval requirements for gasfired room heaters (Z21.ll1954) 0 $2.00. Addenda

(Z21.11a-1955) . 40c.

103 Unit heaters —American standard

approval requirements for gas

unit heaters (Z21. 16-1951 )

$1.50. Addenda (Z21.l6a-1953 )

.

25c« Addenda (Z21.l6b-1955 )

.

40c.

106 Radiant panel heating with steel

pipe. Free.

107 Heating, ventilating, air conditioning guide. $12.00.

11
2.17. Heating and Ventilating--Cont

„

Issuing

Agency

117 Radiant heating. Free.

117 Radiant heating, simplified design and installation. Free.

119 Model specifications for the

installation of wiring and

plumbing for automatic electric storage water heaters

(0-4). 25c.

121 Engineering standards. $10.00.

121 Net load recommendations for

heating boilers. $4.00.

127 Metal Lath News (radiant heating in ceilings ) (Vol . 17,

No. 4). Freeo

130 Air conditioning and ventilating

systems of other than residence type (9OA). Free.

130 Code for installation of heat

producing appliances, heating,

ventilating, air conditioning,

blower and exhaust systems.

Free

.

130 Liquified petroleum gases (1954)

(58). Free.

130 Residence type warm air heating

and air conditioning systems

(90B). Free.

130 Small heating and cooking appliances (kerosene and fuel

oil) (310). Free.

131 Principles of warm air floor

panel heating. 13c

133 Blower and exhaust systems,

1949 (91). 25c.

133 Class A ovens and furnaces

(No. 86). 75c.

133 Gas piping appliances in buildings, 195^ (5^,5^A). 50c.

133 LPG piping, appliances in

buildings (52). 35c.

133 Oil burning equipments, installation of (No. 31, 1955). 50c.

133 Warm air heating, residences,

1955 (9OB). 35c.

140 A yardstick for classifying

forced warm air systems

(Manual 8). 75c.

140 Calculating heat losses

(Manual 3). $1.25.

l40 Calculating heat losses —simplified method (Manual 3).

60c.

140 Design and installation of gravity warm air heating system

(Manual 5). $1.00.

l40 Design and installation of warm

air ceiling panel systems

(Manual 7A). 75c.

l40 Design and installation of warm

air winter air conditioning

systems (for small structures)

(Manual 7). 75c.

2.17. Heating and Ventilating—Cont.

Issuing

Agency

l40 Design and installation of warm

air winter air conditioning

systems (for large structures)

(Manual 9). $1.00.

l40 How to check frame house con- struction (Manual 2). 75c.

140 How to make a comfort survey

(Manual 1). 75c.

l40 Perimeter warm air heating and

ventilating (Suppl. to Manual

9). 50c.

l40 Service manual for continuous air

circulation adjustments

(Manual 6). $1.00.

l4o 4-lnch pipe warm air perimeter

heating (Manual 10). $1.00.

l40 Summer air conditioning

(Manual 11). $1.00.

l40 Warm air perimeter heating

(Manual 4). $1.50.

146 Baseboard heating. 10c.

146 Choosing a heating plant wisely.

10c.

151 Controls for central heating

systems (Clr. G3.2). 10c.

151 Fuels and burners (Cir. G3.5).

10c.

151 Heating the home (Cir. G3.I). lOc

151 Selecting windows (Cir. Fll.l).,

lOc.

151 Window planning principles

(Cir. Fll.O). 10c.

158 Clearances and Insulation of

heating appliances (RB 27).

Free

.

158 Electrical equipment list. Free.

158 Gas and oil equipment list. Free,

2.18. Household Helps

2* Stain removal from fabrics (Farmers' Bull. 1474). 15c.

20* Solders and soldering (Cir.

C492). 15c.

134 Lime hints for the home. Free.

2.19. Insulation, Sound

20 Acoustics : Publications by members of the staff of the National Bureau of Standards

(LP34) (List) . Free.

20* Sound insulation of wall and

floor constructions (BMS144).

40c.

20* Sound insulation of wall, floor,

and door constructions (Supplement to BMS144). 5c.

12
2.19. Insulation, Sound —Cont.

Issuing

Agency

101 Sound absorption coefficients of

architectural acoustical ma- terials (Bull. XVI, 1956). 50c.

101 Theory and use of architectural

acoustical material. 25c.

120 Sound absorbing gypsum plaster.

Free.

123 Sound insulation values of

floors and walls. Free.

127 Sound Insulating double partitions (Tech. Bull. 13). Free.

127 Sound insulating partitions and

floors (Tech. Bull. 11). Free.

157 Sound resistance of clay masonry

structures (Tech. Notes Vol. 3, No. 10). Free.

2.20. Insulation, Thermal

5* Mineral wool insulation for low

temperatures (CS105-48). lOCo

5* Standard stock ponderosa pine

insulating glass windows and

sash (CSI93-53). 10c.

5* Structural fiber insulating

board (CS42-49). 15c.

5* Thermal conductance factors for

preformed above-deck roof insulation (E257-55). 5c.

5* Wood-fiber blanket insulation

(for building construction)

(CSI6O-49). 5c.

8 Heat loss calculations (Tech.

Cir. 7). Free.

10 The treatment of sawdust insulation for protection against

decay, insects, animals, and

fire (EIO92). Free.

10 Thermal insulation made of woodbase materials (D1740). Free.

13* Insulation of concrete floors in

dwellings. 10c.

13* Insulation: Where and how much.

10c.

13* The thermal Insulating values of

airspaces (Hsng. Res. Paper

32). 25c.

15 Home Insulation with mineral

products (Info. Cir. 7388).

Free

.

20* Effect of ceiling insulation

upon summer comfort (BMS52).

15c.

20* Thermal insulation of buildings

(Cir. C376). 10c.

102 Thermal insulation of concrete

homes (Title kk-37). 60c.

112 Facts you should know about home

insulation. 10c.

118 Insulating with plywood. Free.

2.20. Insulation, Thermal —Cont.

Issuing

Agency

123 Farm building insulation. Free.

123 Fundamentals of building insulation. Free.

123 What the prospective home buyer

should know about insulating

board. Free.

136 Facts you should know about home

insulation. Free.

136 How to install mineral wool

batts and blankets in houses

and buildings. Free.

136 How to install mineral wool

pneumatically. Free.

136 How to Insulate your home for

electric heating. Free.

136 Insulation and your home. Free.

151 Insulation (Cir. F6.0). 10c.

151 Insulating-windows and screens

(Cir. F11.2). 10c.

157 Thermal insulation of clay

masonry walls (Tech. Notes

Vol. k, No. 2). Free.,

157 The SCE insulated cavity wall

(Tech. Notes Vol. 2, No. 5).

Free.

159 Decorative insulation. Free.

159 Insulating woolo Free.

159 Structural insulation. Free.

2.21. Kitchens

2* A step-saving U kitchen (HG Bull

1-^)0 10c.

2* Easy-to-bulld kitchen cabinets

for the remodeled farmhouse

(HG Bull. 18). 15c.

2* Your farmhouse —planning the

kitchen and workroom (HG Bull.

12). 25c.

8 Kitchen storage space (Planning

Bull. 1). Free.

133 Blower and exhaust system, 19'^9

(91). 25Co

151 Cabinet space for the kitchen

(Cir. C5.3I). lOCo

151 Handbook of kitchen design (Cir.

C5. 32E). $2.00.

151 Kitchen planning standards

(Cir. C5. 32)« 10c.

151 Separate ovens (Cir. C5 o33). 10c

162 Kitchen of today. Free.

2.22. Landscaping and Gardening

2* Culture, diseases, and pests of

the box tree (Farmers' Bull.

1855). 10c.

2* Growing annual flowering plants

(Farmers' Bull. 1171). 15c.

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2.22. Landscaping and

Gardening—Cont

.

Issuing

Agency

2* Growing vegetables in town and

city (HG Bull. 7). 25c.

2* Insects and diseases of vegetables in the home garden

(HG Bull. 46). 25c.

2* Ornamental hedges for the Central Great Plains (Farmers'

Bull. 2019). 15c.

2* Pointers on making good lawns

(Lfto 281). 5c.

6* Landscaping the farmstead

(Bull. 189). 35c.

I6* General spraying and other

practices (TP Bull. 6). 15c.

16* Safety for tree workers (TP

Bull. 2). 15c.

16* Shade tree pruning (TP Bull. 4).

15c.

16* Tree bracing (TP Bull. 3). 10c.

16* Transplanting trees and other

woody plants (TP Bull. 1). 25c.

115 Data sheets on garden structures.

Free o 134 Lime hints for the home. Free.

134 Lime in agriculture. Free.

134 Lime on lawns and flower gardens (Bull. 180-A). Free.

134 One hundred questions and

answers on liming land. Free.

151 Land design (Cir. B3.O). lOc.

2.23o Lighting, Wiring, and

Electrical Equipment

(For Electric Heating see chapter

on Heating and Ventilating)

2* Electric light for the farmstead

(Farmers' Bull. I838). 15c.

2* Home freezers —their selection

and use (Nisc. Pub. 687). 10c.

2* How to choose and use your re- frigerator (AIS-56). 5c.

2* Planning the electric water system and plumbing for your

farmstead (Misc. Pub. 674).

15c.

2* Planning your farmstead wiring

and lighting (Misc. Pub. 597).

20c.

2* Two-temperature walk-in refrigerator for the farm (Lft. 320X

5c.

2* Washing machines selection and use (HG Bull. 32). 15c.

6* Lighting schoolrooms (Pamphlet

NOo 104). 10c.

106 Steel electrical raceways.

$1.00.

106 Steel pipe snow melting and ice

removal systems. Free.

2.23„ Lighting, Wiring, and

Electrical Equipment—Cont.

Issuing

Agency

110 American standard safety code for

mechanical refrigeration

(B9. 1-1953). tl.OO.

119 Electric laimdry equipment installation manual, 1951 (51-21).

35c.

119 Electric range installation manual, 1951 (51-22). 5OC.

119 Farm electrical equipment handbook, 1950 (50-8). $2.25.

119 Handbook of farmstead wiring

design (M-8). 40c.

119 Handbook of residential wiring

design (single family dwellings)

(M-7). 25c.

119 Reconditioning flood damaged

electrical equipment (F-I3).

75c.

128 For better living your home needs

adequate wiring. 4c.

128 Getting the most from your home's

electrical system. 15c.

128 Improving your home's wiring

system. 10c.

128 Residential wiring handbook. 25c.

130 National electrical code

(Pam. 70). Free.

132 Appliances, standards for domestic (DAS ppo 1-2, 4/1/1946).

10c.

132 Cooking equipment, standards for

supply connections (FSS p. 4,

1/3/1948). 10c.

132 Freezers, standards for home

(Pubc No. FH 1-1955). 50c.

132 National electrical code,

analysis of 1953 revision

(Pub. 200-1953). 30c.

132 Panelboards, instructions for the

installation, operation, and care of (Pub. No. 42-82). 25c.

132 Radio interference (Jan, 1933).

15c.

132 Ranges, standards for household

electric (Pub. No. ERI-1950).

90c.

132 Water heaters; standards for

household electric storage-type

(Pub. No. WHI-1949). 90c.

133 National electrical code, including excerpts from other NFPA

fire codes (Vol. V, 1955).

$6.00.

133 NFPA electrical code, 1953 (70).

$1.00.

158 Electrical equipment list. Free.

158 General list of standards. Free.

158 Standards for air-conditioning,

commercial, and domestic re- frigeration equipment

(UL 207(A) ) . Free.

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2.24. Maintenance and Modernization

Issuing

Agency

1 Concrete fence posts (Inf.

Series No. 58)0 Free.

2* Your farmhouse: how to plan

remodeling (HG Bull. 42). 15c.

6* Improving school custodial ser- vice (Bull. 1949, No. 13). 15c.

6* School buildings —rehabilitation, modernization, repair

(Bull. 1950, No. 17). 20c.

104 Cleaning and polishing compounds

(how to select and use them).

$1.00.

117 Maintenance, cleaning, finishing

and coloring of copper, brass

and bronze. Free.

118 Make your attic picture pretty

(attic remodeling ideas). Free.

118 Pointers on remodeling your

attic with plywood. Free.

127 Metal lath and plaster for

beauty, strength, economy, and

permanence. Free.

139 Terrazzo maintenance bulletin.

Free

.

146 Modern bathroom plans. 10c.

146 Plumbing care and repair. 10c.

157 Cleaning clay products masonry

(Tech. Notts Vol. 1, No. 5)

Free.

157 Efflorescence (Tech. Notes Vol.

1, No. 2). Free.

157 Maintenance of clay masonry

structures (Tech. Notes Vol.

2, No. 12). Free.

157 The design of reinforced brick

masonry retaining walls (Vol.

5, No. 10). Free.

162 Bunk bedroom details. Free.

162 Friendly home ideas in Western

pine. Free.

162 Let's build a fence. Free.

162 Need another room? Free.

162 Pine paneled staircase details.

Free

.

162 The basement recreation room. Free.

2.25. Masonry, Brick, Concrete, Tile,

and Stone Building Units

1 Concrete blocks (Inf, Series

56). Free.

1 Hubble masonry (Info. Series

54). Free.

2* Adobe or sun-dried brick for

farm buildings (Farmers'

Bull. 1720). 10c.

3* Concrete and masonry, repairs

and utilities (TM 5-615). 35c.

6* Bricklaying, an analysis of the

trade (Bull. 208). $1.50.

2.25. Masonry, Brick, Concrete, Tile,

and Stone Building Units —Cont.

Issuing

Agency

8 Application of clay tile with adhesives (Bull. UM-19). Free.

8 Extei'ior masonry cavity wall con- struction (Bull. SE-65). Free.

8 Mortarless concrete block masonry

(Bull. 1). Free.

8 Six-inch masonry wall construction (Bull. SE-I69). Free.

13* Concrete masonry (Tech. Reprint

Series 7). 15c.

13* Relation of shrinkage to moisture

content in concrete masonry

units (Hsng. Res. Paper 25)0

15c.

l4 Earth brick construction. 50c.

18* Concrete manual. $2.50.

20 Masonry, masonry units, and mortar (LP22) (List) . Free.

20* Properties of cavity walls

(BMSI36). 15c.

20* Stone exposure test wall

(BMSI25). 30c.

20* Structural, heat-transfer, and

water-permeability properties

of five earth-wall constructions (BMS78). 35c.

109 Definition of terms relating to

natural building stones

(CII9-5O). 30c.

109 Definition of terms relating to

concrete and concrete aggregates (C125-48). 30c.

109 Definition of terms relating to

structural clay tile (C43-55).

30c.

109 Method of test for compressive

strength of natural building

stone (C170-50)„ 30c.

109 Specifications for axle-steel

bars for concrete reinforcement

(A160-54T). 30c.

109 Specifications for billet-steel

bars for concrete reinforcement

(A15-54T). 30c.

109 Specifications for building brick

(solid masonry units made from

clay or shale ) (C62-50 ) . 30c.

109 Specifications for ceramic glazed

structural clay facing tile,

facing brick, and solid masonry

units (C126-55). 30c.

109 Specifications for concrete

aggregates (C33-55T). 30c.

109 Specifications for concrete

building brick (C55-55). 30c.

109 Specifications for facing brick

(solid masonry units made from

clay or shale ) (C216-50 ) . 30c.

109 Specifications for gypsum partition tile or block (C52-54).

30Cc

15
2.25. Masonry, Brick, Concrete, Tile, 2.2

and Stone Building Units —Cont.

Issuing Issui

Agency Agenc

109 Specifications for hollow load- I3I

bearing concrete masonry units

(C9O-52). 30c.

109 Specifications for hollow non- load-bearing concrete masonry I3I

units (CI29-52). 30c.

109 Specifications for lightweight 131

aggregate for concrete

masonry units (C331-53). 30c. 157

109 Specifications for lightweight

aggregates for insulating 157

concrete (C332-54T). 30c. I57

109 Specifications for lightweight

aggregates for structural 157

concrete (C330-53T). 30c. I57

109 Specifications for rail-steel I57

bars for concrete reinforce- 157

ment (A16-54T). 30c. 157

109 Specifications for sand-lime I57

building brick (C73-51). 30c.

109 Specifications for solid loadbearing concrete masonry units 157

(CI45-52). 30c.

109 Specifications for structural

clay facing tile (C212-54T). I57

30c.

109 Specifications for structural 157

clay floor tile (C57-52 ) . 30c

.

109 Specifications for welded-steel

wire fabric for concrete re- I57

inforcement (A185-37). 30c

o

109 Specifications for structural

clay nonload-bearing tile 157

(C56-52). 30c.

109 Specifications for structural I57

clay load-bearing wall tile I57

(C3^-52). 3OC0

110 Sizes of clay and concrete I57

modular masonry units (ASA

Standard A62. 3-19^6 )<> 50c.

122 Indiana limestone. Free.

125 Specifications recommended to 157 secure dry brick walls. Free.

125 Type of workmanship recommended I57

for concrete block walls.

Free

.

125 Type of workmanship recommended I57

to secure dry brick walls. 157

Free.

131 Concrete masonry construction 158

details. 22c.

131 Concrete masonry In school

construction. 20c.

131 Design and construction of lintels for concrete masonry

buildings. 27c. 12*

131 Design for survival. 8c.

131 Facts about concrete masonry.

27c. 20

131 Ideas for wall patterns with

concrete masonry. 20c. 20*

5. Masonry, Brick, Concrete, Tile,

and Stone Building Units —Cont.

ng

y

Notes and typical details on the use of concrete masonry in

small swimming pool construction. 25c.

Reference manual for contractors,

builders, masons. 15c.

Reinforced concrete masonry re- taining walls. 25c.

Blueprint reading for brickmasons. 80c.

Brick and tile cavity walls. 30c.

Brick and tile engineering handbook of design. $5.00.

Brick for modern living. 25c.

Bricklaying I, revised. $4.00.

Bricklaying 11. $4.00.

Bricklaying III. $4.00.

Color-engineered facing tile. 25c.

Design of masonry buildings for

atomic blast exposure (Vol. 6,

No. 2). Free.

Economical use of reinforced

brick masonry (Vol. 6, No. 7).

Free

.

Essentials of good brick and tile

construction. 25c.

Low cost masonry schools —

A

design study (Vol. 6, No. 5)^

Free

.

Manufacturing structural clay

products (Tech. Notes Vol. 2,

No. 8). Free.

Mortars for unit masonry (Vol. 4,

No. 6). Free.

New brick homes. 50c

Radiation protection with clay

masonry (Vol. 6, No. 12). Free.

Recommended product specifications for structural clay products (Tech. Notes Vol. 4,

No. 10). Free.

Reinforced brick masonry (Vol. 5,

Nosc 1 to 4) . Free.

Structural glazed and unglazed

facing tile handbook (Cat.

54HB). Free.

The masonry house. $2.00.

The "SCR brick" wall (Tech. Notes

Vol. 4, No. 4)o Free.

Standard for concrete masonry

units (UL-6l8)o Free.

2o26. Mortar and Pointing Compounds

Compound, calking; plastic (for

masonry and other structures

(Fed. Spec. TT-C-598 (2)). 5c.

Masonry, masonry units, and mortar (LP22 ) (List) . Free.

Stone-setting mortars (BMSI39).

25c.

16
2.26. Mortar and Pointing

Compounds —Cont

.

Issuing

Agency

109 Specifications for air-entraining Portland cement (C175-55).

30c.

109 Specifications for portland

blast-furnace slag cement

(C205-53T). 30c.

109 Specifications for portland

cement (C150-55). 30c.

109 Specifications for masonry

cement (C91-55T). 30c.

109 Specifications for Keen's ce-

,ment (C61-50). 30c.

109 Specifications for mortar for

unit masonry (C270-54). 30c.

109 Specifications for hydrated

lime for masonry purposes

(C207-49). 30c.

13^ Masonry mortar. Freeo

13^ Specifications for lime and its uses in plastering, stucco,

unit masonry, and concrete.

Free

.

138 Caulking compound manual

(Ciro 770). Free.

157 Bonds and mortars in the wall

of bricko 25c.

157 Mortars for unit masonry (Techo

Notes Vol. k. No. 6). Free,

159 Lime for masonry mortar » Free.

2.27. Motor Courts, Trailers,

and Trailer Parks

13* Recommended standards for

trailer courts. 15c

o

16* Lodges, inns, and hotels, 15c.

19 Motel planning (BSB No. 19),

Free <, 19 Motels and trailer parks

(BSB No. 27). Free.

19 Tourist courts —1953 operating

ratios (BSB No. 66). Free,

133 Trailer coaches and trailer

courts (501, 1952). 25c„

162 Making motor courts pleasantly

remembered. Free.

2.28, Painting and Decorating

1 Whitewash (Info. Series 77).

Free

.

2* Wood properties and paint durability (Mlsco Pub. 629). lOCo

3* Painting, repairs, and utilities (TM 5-618). kOc.

8 Two-coat paint systems for ex- terior use (Use of Materials

Bull. UM-4). Free.

10 Behavior of house paints on different woods (RIO53). Free.

2„28. Painting and Decorating—Cont.

Issuing

Agency

10 Bleaching wood (EI705). Free.

10 Natural wood finishes for ex- teriors of houses (RI9O8).

Free,

10 Plastic and mastic coverings for

exterior walls of houses

(EI937). Free.

10 Repainting the paint-neglected

house (RII35). Free,

10 Some causes of blistering and

peeling of paint on house

siding (R6). Free.

10 The preservative treatment and

staining of shingles (R76I).

Free

.

10 The program of paint maintenance

for the frame house (R1127).

Free

.

10 When and how to paint homes and

farm buildings (R962)o Free.

13* Interior painting as a remedial measure for condensation control (Hsng. Res. Paper No. 7).

^5c.

18* Paint manual, $1.75.

2 0 Paint, varnish, lacquer, and re- lated products: National Bureau

of Standards publications and

Federal Specifications (LC900)

(List). Free,

20* Paints for exterior masonry walls

(BMSllO). 20c.

20* Painting steel (BMS102)c 15c.

102 Recommended practice for the application of Portland cement

paint to concrete surfaces

(ACI 616-49). 50c.

104 Paints (A guide for their selection and use for interior

surfaces). $1,00,

111 How zinc controls corrosion. Free.

Ill Metallic zinc paint. Free.

115 Exterior finishes for redwood

(Data sheet 4B3-1). Free.

115 Interior finishes (Data sheet

te4-l). Free.

115 Maintenance of exterior finishes

(Data sheet 4B5-1). Free,

115 Redwood Interiors: Specifications

(Data sheet 3A7-1 ) . Free.

115 Redwood paneling: Application and

finishing (Data sheet 3A7-2 )

.

Free

.

118 How to finish Douglas fir

plywood. Free.

118 Light stain finishes for Douglas

fir plywood paneling. Free.

118 Suggested finishing procedures

for exterior type Douglas fir

plywood. Free,

124 Lead (periodical). Free,

124 Red lead technical letter. Free.

17
2.28. Painting and Dscorating—Cont.

Issuing

Agency

13^ Whitewash and cold-water paints

(Bullo 304-G). Free.

138 Caulking compound manual

(Cir. 770). Free.

138 Facts about glazing (Cir. 735).

Free

.

138 Indoor painting (H.H.P. 189).

Free

.

138 Outdoor painting (H.H.P. 188).

Free c 1^3 The new paint, varnish, and

lacquer catechism: complete.

ll.OO.

1^3 Why paint peels. 25c.

1^4 Painting and decorating craftsman's manual and textbook.

I2.OO.

153 How to paint Tidewater red

cypress. Free.

155 Southern pine interior walls

that add charm and beauty.

Free

.

157 Painting brick and tile walls

(Tech. Notes Vol. 1, No. 4).

Free

.

160 How to hang wallpaper (Folder).

Free o 161 Painting and finishing West

Coast woods. Free.

162 Installing and coloring your

walls of Western pine and

associated woods » Free.

162 Painting over knots with clear

knot sealer (WP-578). Free.

162 Primer knot sealer (WP-578-P).

Free

.

2.29. Planning

1 How the regional plan services

operate (Info. Series 79).

Free

.

2* Expansible farmhouses (Lft.

301). 5c.

2* Expansible farmhouse, frame

(Lft. 356). 5Co

2* Expansible farmhouse, masonry

(Lft. 357). 5c.

2* Farmhouses for the North

(Lft. 311). 5c.

2* Farmhouse plans (Farmers' Bull.

1738). 20c.

2* Farmhouse plans for minimum

budgets (Lft. 287). 5c.

2* Farmhouse plans for Northeastern

states (MisCo Pub. 658). 5Co

2* Four farmhouses for the South

(Lft. 285). 5c.

2* Plans for farm buildings for

Northeastern states (Misc.

Pub. 278). $1.00.

2.29. Planning—Cont.

Issuing

Agency

2* Plans of farm buildings for Western states (Misc. Pub. 319).

$1.00.

2* Southern farmhouses (Lft. 303).

5c.

2* Split-level expansible farmhouse

(Lft. 376). 5c.

2* Two-temperature walk-in refrigerator for the farm (Lft. 320).

5c.

2* Your farmhouse, how to plan re- modeling (HG Bull. 42). 15c

o

2-*^ Your farmhouse, planning the

bathroom (HG Bull. I9). 10c.

2* Your farmhouse, planning the

kitchen and workroom (HG Bull.

12). 25c.

2* Your farmhouse, cut-outs to help

In planning (HG Bull. 22). 30c.

8 Kitchen storage space (Planning

Bull. 1). Free

8* Planning rental housing projects

(FHA 2460) . 15c.

8 Provisions for general storage

space (Bldg. Planning Bull.).

Free

.

8* Space and equipment for rental

housing (FHA 2467). 20c.

13* Application of climatic data to

house design. $1.00.

13* Basements vs. no basements for

houses. 20c.

13* Basic principles of modular

coordination., 25c.

13 Climate and architecture

selected references. Free.

13* Design for llvability (orientation) (Hsng. Ees. Reprint

Series 12). 15c.

13* Greater llvability at small additional cost. 20c.

13* House and site united (Const.

Aid 3). 15c

o

13* Modular coordination. 15c.

13* Modular method in dwelling

design. 3OG.

13* Planning the expansible house.

20c.

13* Record keeping for the small home

builder. $1.25.

13* Snow load studies (Hsng. Res.

Paper I9) . 20c.

118 Douglas fir plywood, architectural catalog. Free.

118 Eight plans for plywood builtins. Free.

118 Portfolio of architectural

designs for plywood built-lns.

Free

.

131 Design and construction of lintels for concrete masonry

buildings. 27c.

18
2.29. Planning—Cont.

Issuing

Agency

131 Ideas for wall patterns with

concrete masonry. 20c.

1^6 Modern bathroom plans. 10c.

1^8 Construction and equipment of

the home. $2.00.

1^8 Planning the home for occupancy.

$2.00.

1^8 Planning the neighborhood. $2o0a

1^9 Ideas for homes of beauty

booklet. 10c.

151 A basic farmhouse plan (Cir.

C7.2). lOCo

151 Contemporary houses developed

from room units (Techo Series

C2.2R). $1.00.

151 Fourteen split-level houses designed for solid-fuel heato

50c.

151 Homes from pre-assembled wall

panels. fl.OO.

151 Household storage units (Cir.

C5.1). 10c.

151 Interior design (Cir. Hl.O).

10c.

151 Land design (Cir. B3.O). 10c.

151 New house designs for wallpanel constructions. 50c.

155 Livable homes of southern pine

(plan book ) . 25c«

155 Low-cost homes (plan book)o 15c.

155 Southern pine dairy farm

buildings. 25c.

155 Southern pine smaller farm

structures. 15c

.

155 Your home and how to build it

(plans and framing). 25c

.

157 Brick and tile in landscape

architecture (Vol. 6, No. 8).

Free

.

157 Garden walls of brick and tile

(Vol. 6, No. 9). Free.

157 Modular clay masonry (Tech.

Notes Vol. 2, No. 4). Free.

157 New brick homes. 50c

.

157 Outdoor living. 35c.

161 An easy way of planning a farm

home. Free.

162 Price list of plans. Free.

2.30. Plaster and Stucco

1 Plaster and plastering (Info.

Series 32). Free.

8 Solid plaster partitions (Bull.

SE-168). Free.

20* Effect of aging on the soundness of regularly hydrated

dolomitic lime putties

(BMSI27). 15c.

2.30. Plaster and Stucco —Cont.

Issuing

Agency

20 Gypsum: Technical publications

by members of the staff of the

National Bureau of Standards

(LP23) (List). Free.

20* Investigations of failures of

white-coat plasters (BMS121).

30c.

20* Wall plaster: Its ingredients,

preparation, and properties

(Cir. CI5I). 25c.

109 Specifications for gypsum

(C22-50). 30c.

109 Specifications for gypsum lath

(C37-5^). 3OC0

109 Specifications for gypsum

plasters (C28-55). 30c.

109 Specifications for hydrated lime

for masonry purposes (C207-49).

30cc

109 Specifications for special finishing lime (C206-49). 30c.

110 Standerd specifications for

gypsum plastering and interior

lathing and furring (A42.1-1955

A42.i+-1955). 75Co

110 Standard specifications for portland cement stucco and portland

cement plastering (including

requirements for lathing and

furring) (A42. 2-19^6, A42.3-

19-^6). 50c.

120 Fireproof gypsum lath. Free.

120 Manual of gypsum lathing and

plastering. Free.

120 Standard specifications for gypsum lathing and plastering.

Free.

127 Metal lath and plaster for beauty,

strength, economy and permanence. Free.

127 Reinforced portland cement stucco

(Tech. Bull. 9)0 Free.

127 Reinforcing plaster with expanded

metal lath (Tech. Bull. 4).

Free

.

134 Specifications for lime and its uses in plastering, stucco,

unit masonry, and concrete.

Free

.

2.31. Plumbing

(See also water supply)

2* Planning the electric water system and plumbing for your

farmstead (Misc. Pub. 67^). 15c.

2 Simple plumbing repairs in the

home (Farmers' Bull. 1460).

Free

.

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2.31« Plumbing—Cont.

Issuing

Agency

4* Report of the Coordinating Com-

& mittee for a National Plumbing

13* Code (Domestic Commerce

Series 28)„ 60c.

5* Bituminized-f iber drain and sewer pipe (CS116-44). 5c.

5* Brass trim for water-closet

bowls, tanks and urinals

(dimensional standard)

(CS172-50)c 10c.

5* Earthenware (vitreous-glazed)

plumbing fixtures (CSlll-43 )

.

5c.

5* Enameled cast-iron plumbing

fixtures (CS77-51). 15c.

5 Porcelain-enameled tanks for

domestic use (mimeographed)

(CS115-44). Free.

5* Testing and rating of hand-fired

hot-water-supply boilers

(CS145-47). 10c.

5* Vitreous china plumbing fixtures

(CS20-49). 15c.

12* Plumbing fixtures; (for) land use (Fed. Spec. WW-P-54lb). 60Cc

I3* Fixture unit ratings as used in

plumbing system design (Hsng.

Res, Paper 15). 15c.

13* Performance of plumbing fixtures

and drainage stacks (Hsng.

Res. Paper 3I). 25Co

13* Plumbing fixture arrangement

(Const. Aid 1). 15c.

13* Water flow rates in piping

(Tech. Bull. 16). 20c.

20* Capacities of plumbing stacks

in buildings (BMSI32). 25c.

20* Plumbing manual (BMS66). hOc

.

20* Recommended minimum requirements

for plumbing (BHI3). $1.25.

20* Stack venting of plumbing fixtures (BMS118). 25c.

20* The self -siphonage of fixture

traps (BMSI26). 20c.

20 Underground corrosion (LP 7)

(List). Free.

20* Water-distributing systems for

buildings (BMS79). 20o.

20* Wet venting of plumbing fixtures

(BMSII9). 25c.

21* Pumps and plumbing for the

farmstead. 65c.

108 American standard national plumbing code (minimum requirements

for plumblng)(A40. 8-1955). $3.50.

108 Air gaps in plumbing systems

(A40o4-1942) and backflow preventers in plumbing systems

(^40.6-19^3). 55c.

110 American standard threaded castiron pipe for drainage, vent,

and waste services

(a4o. 5-1943). 30c.

2.31. Plumbing—Cont.

Issuing

Agency

117 All-copper tube heating and

plumbing installations in 3OOO

low cost homes. Free.

117 Brass pipe (handbook). Free,

117 Copper and brass pipe and tube

bending handbook. Free.

117 Copper tube (handbook for plumbing and heating). Free.

117 Copper tube soil, waste, and

vent stacks. Freeo

117 Soldered Joints In copper tube.

Free.

124 Lead (periodical). Free.

124 Lead in modern plumbing. Free.

124 Lead work for modern plumbing.

$1.50.

129 Progress report on underflred,

center flued, domestic gas

water heaters., 50c.

129 Report on hydraulics and

pneumatics of the plumbing

drainage system, 50c.

129 Report on plumbing cross-connections and back siphonage

research. $1.00,

129 Water supply pipe for the

plumbing systemc $1,00,

145 How to handle enameled cast iron

plumbing fixtures. Free.

146 Modern bathroom plans. 10c.

146 Plumbing care and repair. 10c.

146 What you should know about

plumbing. 10c.

151 Plumbing (Clr. G5.0). 10c.

152 Southern standard plumbing code.

$2,50.

2,32, Hoofing and Siding

3* Roofing, repairs and utilities

(TM 5-617). 30c.

5* Machine-grooved shakes and re- butted-re jointed shingles

(CSI99-55). 10c.

5* Wood shingles (CS3I-52). 5Co

8 Asphalt insulating siding

(Bull. UM-12). Free.

8 Asphalt strip shingles on lowpitched roofs (Bull. UM-18).

Free

.

8 Concrete roofing tile (Bull.

UM-I7). Free.

8 Flberboard undercoursing for

wood shingles (Bull. UM-l4)o

Free

.

8 Plank floor and roof construction (Tech. Clr. 8). Free.

8 Special zinc alloy building

products (flashing, gutters,

downspouts) (Bull. UM-3). Free.

20
2.32« Roofing and Siding—Cont. 2.32. Roofing and Siding—Cont.

Issuing

Agency

13* Clear-span roof trusses for one- and-one-half story houses

(Hsng. Res. Paper 6). 35c.

13* Is your roof construction leaking dollars? (Hsng. Res. Paper No. 5 ) . 40c.

13* Prevention of cold weather roof

leaks (Hsng. Res. Reprint

Series 14 ) . 10c.

13* Roof gutters (Const„ Aid 2). 10c.

20* Asphalt-prepared roll roofing

and shingles (BMS70). 20c.

20* Atmospheric exposure tests of

nailed sheet-metal building

materials (BMS128)o 20Co

20* Metallic roofing for low-cost

house construction (BMS^9).

25c.

20* Physical properties of some samples of asbestos-cement

siding (BMS122). 20c.

109 Standard specifications and

methods of test for asbestoscement siding shingles and

clapboards (C223-55). 30c.

109 Standard specifications and

methods of test for asbestoscement roofing shingles

(C222-55). 30c.

Ill Directions for laying galvanized

roofing. Free.

Ill Facts about galvanized sheets

Free

.

Ill How to make galvanized roofing

last longer o Free.

113 Good application makes a good

roof better. Free.

113 How to repair asphalt strip

shingle roofs. Free.

113 Manufacture, selection, and application of asphalt roofing

and siding products. 40c.

113 Plain facts about buckled

asphalt shingles. Free.

115 Redwood siding: Application

(Data Sheet 3A4-1). Free.

117 Copper batten type roofs. Free.

117 Copper gutters and leaders.

Free

.

117 Copper roofs and decks for

residences. Free.

117 Copper valleys and flashings

for residences. Free.

117 Modern applications of sheet

copper in building construction. Free.

117 Safeguard your home with copper,

brass, and bronze. Free.

117 The life of your roof hangs by

a nail. Free.

124 Lead (periodical ) » Free,

Issuing

Agency

135 Manual on sheathing for buildings. Free.

138 Roof coating manual (Cir. 765).

12c.

l49 Blueprints - red cedar shingle

application. Free.

1^9 Certlgrade handbook of red cedar

shingles. Free.

1^9 Roofs and exterior walls of red

cedar shingles. Free.

149 Roof and wall shingling made

easy. Free.

151 Nail-glued roof trusses, instruction sheets for, 25c.

161 Accent for beauty with Douglas

fir gutters. Free,

161 Wood siding assures homes of

beauty. Free,

162 Standard patterns. Free.

162 Vacation cabins built with log

cabin siding. Free,

110

110

110

110

20

20*

130

130

133

133

133

133

2,33. Safety Codes

American standard safety code for

building construction

(AlO. 2-1944) . 50c.

American standard safety code for

floor and wall openings, railings , and toe boards

(AI2-I932). 50c.

American standard safety code for

cranes, derricks, and hoists

(B30, 2-1943) , #1,80„

Building code requirements for

signs and outdoor display

structures (A60, 1-1949) , 50c,

2,34. Safety, Publications

Relating to

Publications relating to accident

prevention and safety (LP29),

Free

,

Safety for the household (Cir,

C463), 75c,

First aid fire appliances (10).

Free

.

Flammable

Automatic

private

of (74)

Automatic

liquids (30). Free,

fire alarm systems for

dwellings, installation

5c,

fire detection for the

home (Q46-4), 25c.

Building exits for fire safety.

10c.

Dwelling Inspection by fire departments (D12a). 10c

o

21
2.3^. Safety, Publications

Relating to—Cont.

Issuing

Agency

133 Electrical inspections by firemen. 10c.

133 Extinguishing and alarm equipment (Vol. IV). $6.00.

133 Farm storage of flammable

liquids (395). 15c.

133 First aid fire appliances, 1955

(10). 50c.

133 Flameproofed textiles (701). 35c.

133 Flammable liquids and gases,

ordinance (Vol. 1). $6.00.

133 Flammable liquids, gases and

volatile solids, fire hazard

properties (325). 75c.

133 Gasoline blow torches and

plumber's furnaces (393). 15c.

13^ Gasoline stoves for cooking and

heating (392). 15c.

133 Gasoline and kerosene on the

farm—Use and storage (39^-M)o

10c.

133 NFPA list of publications (provides references to all material published on fire safety )> Free

.

133 Preventing home fires (an illustrated booklet). 25c.

133 Put that fire out (G3I). Free.

133 Rural fire protection, two

studies on (Q^^-7). 35c.

133 Self Ignition, new light on

(Qi^5-8). 25c o 133 Spontaneous heating, table of

material subject to (^92).

25c.

133 Trapped by fire (G28). Free.

133 When fire strlk&s you (G^8).

Free

.

139 For safety: conductive terrazzo

In anesthetizing locations.

Free

.

158 Accident, automotive, burglary

protection, electrical, hazardous location, fire protection, gas and oil equipment

lists and standards » Free.

2.35. Sewage and Garbage Disposal

2* Sewage and garbage disposal on

the farm (Farmers' Bull.

1950). 15c.

5* Bituminous-coated metal septic

tanks (single compartment,

residential) (CSI77-5I) . 5Co

8 Requirements for individual

water-supply and sewage-disposal systems: by states (Obtainable from FHA Insuring

Office in each state). Free.

22

2.35. Sewage and Garbage

Dlsposal--Cont

.

Issuing

Agency

13* Food waste-disposal units (Hsng.

Res. October 1952). 30c.

13* Individual sewage disposal-systems —septic tank studies

(Tech. Bull. 10, Part II). 20c.

(Tech. Bull. 11, Part III), 30c.

13 Septic tank studies (Individual

sewage disposal systems ) (Tech.

Paper 1^ ) o Free

.

13* Septic tanks —their use in sewage

disposal (Hsng. Res, Paper 18).

15c.

13 Septic tank soil absorption systems for dwellings (Const. Aid

No. 5), 25c,

17* Community-wide installation of

household garbage-grinders

(PHS Pub. 224). 20c.

17 Environment and health (PHS Pub.

84). 75c.

17 Home sanitation (PHS Pub. 231).

5c.

17 Individual sewage disposal systems (Reprint 2461). Free.

17 Refuse collection and disposal,

a bibliography (PHS Pub. 91).

Free

.

17 Safe and sanitary home refuse

storage (PHS Pub. I83). Free.

17* Septic tank care (PHS Pub. 73).

5c.

17* Studies on household sewage disposal systems (PHS Pub. 397).

Res, Rept. Part I, $1.25.

Reso Rept. Part 11, .55.

Res. Rept. Part III, 1,00.

17 The sanitary privy. Free.

151 Septic-tank systems (Cir. G5.5).

10c,

2,36. Steel

106 Bulletin V. Free.

106 Light gage steel design manual.

$1,00.

109 Structural steel for bridges and

buildings, specifications for

(A7-55T). 30c.

110 Design, fabrication, and erection

of structural steel for buildings, specifications for the

(A57.I-I952). Free.

2,37. Termite, Insect, Rodent, and

Decay Protection

1* Decay and termite damage in

houses (Farmers' Bull. 1993).

15c.
2.37. Termite, Insect, Rodent, and

Decay Protection—Cont.

Issuing

Agency

1 Prevention and control of decayin dwellings (Tech. Note

251). Free.

1 Reduction of decay hazard in

basementless houses on wet

sites (Forest Pathology

Special Release No. 30). Free.

2* Ants in the home and how to

control them (HG Bull. 28). 5c. 2* Control of nonsubterranean termites (Farmers' Bull. 2018).

10c.

2* Powder-post beetles in buildings —what to do about them (Leaflet

358). 5c.

2* Preservative treatment of fence

posts and farm timbers (Farmers' Bull. 20^9). 15c.

2* Preventing damage to buildings

by subterranean termites and

their control (Farmers' Bullo

1911). 15c.

2* Soil treatment an aid in termite control (Leaflet 324 )„

5c.

3* Insect and rodent control, re- pairs and utilities (TM5-632)<,

75cc

5* Copper naphthenate wood-preservative (CS152-48). 5c.

5* Zinc naphthenate wood-preservative (CSI65-50). 5c.

9* Rat-control methods (Cir. 13).

5c.

9* Rat proofing buildings and

premises (Cons. Bull. 19). lOCo

10 Making log cabins endure

(R982). Free.

10 Preservative treatment of window sash and other millwork

(R9I9). Free.

10 The treatment of sawdust insulation for protection against

decay, insects, animals, and

fire (RIO92). Free.

13* Rat control in existing dwelling

units (Tech. Bull. I3 ) . 20c.

13* Ratproof construction of new

dwellings (Tech. Bull. 14).

20c

.

117 Protection against termites

with copper shields. Free.

135 Exposing the termite. Free.

153 Tidewater red cypress repels

termite attack. Free.

162 Preservative treatment for

exterior millwork. Free.

2.38. Water Supply

(See also Plumbing)

Issuing

Agency

2* How to build a farm pond (Lft.

259). 5c.

2* Planning the electric water system and plumbing for your

farmstead (Misc. Pub. 67^). 15c

2* Safe water for the farm (Farmers'

Bull. 1978). 20c.

8 Requirements for individual

water-supply and sewage-disposal systems: by states (Obtainable from FHA Insuring Office in each state). Free.

17 Drinking water disinfection (a

guide for the individual ) (PHS

Pub. 387). Free.

17* Individual water supply systems

(PHS Pub. 24-, 1950). 25c.

17 Safe water (Community Health

Series No. 2) (PHS Pub. 71).

Free

.

21* Pumps and plumbing for the farmstead. 65c.

2.39. Wood and Lumber

2* Building with logs (Misc. Pub.

579). 25c.

2* Selection of lumber for farm and

home building (Farmers' Bull.

1756). 20c.

2* Wood-frame house construction

(Handbook 73). 65c.

3* Wood working and furniture repair, repairs and utilities

(TM5-613). 75c.

5* Douglas fir plywood (CS45-55).

15c.

5* Factory-fitted Douglas fir

entrance doors (CS91-41). 10c.

5* Hardwood dimension lumber

(CS60-48). 10c.

5* Hardwood plywood (CS35-49). 15c.

5* Hardwood stair treads and risers

(CS89-'40). 5c.

5* Hardwood veneered doors

(CSI7I-50). 15c.

5* Hardwood veneered hollow-core

flush doors (CS200-55). 10c.

5* Oak flooring (CS56-49). 10c.

5* Old growth Douglas fir, Sitka

spruce, and Western hemlock

standard stock doors

(CS73-51). 15c.

5* Ponderosa pine and sugar pine

plywood (CSI57-49). 10c.

5* Prefinished wall panels

(CSI76-51). 5c.

5 Standard stock double-hung wood

window units (CS190-53). 20c.

23
2»39. Wood and Lumber—Conto

Issuing

Agency

5* Standard stock ponderosa pine

doors (CS120-53). 25c.

5* Standard stock ponderosa pine

windows, sash, and screens

(CSl63-52)o 15c.

5* Western softwood plywood

(CS122-^9). 10c.

5* Wood shingles (CS3I-52). 5c.

11* Use and abuse of wood in house

construction (Misc. Pub. 358).

20c.

11* Wood handbook (AH 72). $2.00.

109 Definition of terms relating to

timber (D9-30). 30c.

109 Definition of terms relating to veneer and plywood (DIO3S-52).

30c.

109 Methods of test for basic principles for establishing structural grades of lumber

(D245-49T). 50c.

109 Methods of static tests of timbers in structural sizes

(DI98-27). 30c„

109 Specifications for gypsum

sheathing board (A68. 1-1953)

(C79-5^). 30c.

109 Specifications for gypsum wallboard (A69. 1-1953) (C36-55)

o

30c.

115 Durability of redwood (Data

Sheet 2D2-1 ) . Free.

115 Strength of redwood lumber

(Data Sheet 2D2-2). Free.

115 Yard grades (Data Sheet 2B2-1).

Free.

118 The modern miracle in wood. Frea

135 Lumber grade use guide. $3.00.

135 Lumber literature - a bibliography. Free.

135 National design specification

for stress -grade lumber and

its fastenings (195^). 50c.

135 Wood siding for buildings. Free.

135 Wood structural design data and

supplements „ $3.00.

153 As old as the Ark... as modern

as tomorrow (AIA No. 19-E-6).

Free

,

153 "Pecky" cypress —What it is.

Free

.

153 Tidewater red cypress (grades

and uses). Free.

153 Tidewater red cypress interiors.

Free

.

154 ABC's of gum., Free.

154 Southern hardwoods for paneling

and interior woodwork. Free.

154 Southern oak. Free.

154 Southern pecan. Free.

2.39. Wood and Lumber—Conto

Issuing

Agency

15'^ Standard specifications for the

design and fabrication of hardwood glued laminated lumber.

Free.

155 Modern timber engineerings $2.00.

155 Southern pine manual of standard

wood construction. $1.50.

161 Douglas fir lumber. Free.

161 Sitka spruce lumber. Freeo

161 Standard specifications for the

design and fabrication of

structural glued laminated

lumber. Free.

161 Use the right grades of lumber

in your home. Free.

161 West Coast hemlock lumber. Free.

161 Western red cedar lumber,, Free,

162 Facts about Douglas fir (P5-ll)c

Free

,

162 Facts about Engelmann spruce

(P5-7). Free.

162 Facts about Idaho white pine

(P5-4). Free.

162 Facts about incense cedar

(P5-8). Freec

162 Facts about larch (P5-10). Free,

162 Facts about lodgepole pine

(P5-5). Free,

162 Facts about ponderosa pine

(P5-2), Free,

162 Facts about sugar pine (P5-3)<>

Free

.

162 Facts about Western red cedar

(P5_9)„ Free,

162 Facts about white fir (P5-6),

Free

,

162 Stain is not decay. Free,

162 Standard grading rules, 25c

162 Sugar pine: Its character, uses,

and grades, 50c,

162 Vacation cabins built with log

cabin siding. Free.

162 Western pine moulding patterns.

Free

.

162 Western pine paneling patterns.

Free

.

2.40. Miscellaneous

2* Farm fences (Farmers' Bull.

I832). 20c.

2* First aid for flooded homes and

farms (Agr. Handbook 38). 10c.

4* You can make it (Vol., I). 20c.

4* You can make it for camp or cottage (Vol. II), 20c,

5* Venetian blinds (grade A, cus- tom-made ) (CS6I-5I ) , 10c,

9* Homes for birds (Conservation

Bull, 14), 15c.

24
2.^0. Miscellaneous —Cont. 2.^0o Miscellaneous —Cont.

Issuing

Agency

20 Standards and specifications for

building and construction materials, fixtures, supplies,

and equipment (LP l)(Llst).

Free

.

117 How to make your own screens. Free

.

121 Standard manual on pipe welding

o

17.50.

130 Incinerators, 1953 (82). Free.

131 Notes and typical details on the use of concrete masonry in

small swimming pool construction. 25Co

Issuing

Agency

133 Incinerators, rubbish handling,

1953 (82, 82A)„ 35c.

Facts about glazing (Clr. 735).

Free

.

Hardware for the home (Clr.

F15.0)„ 10c.

Bird-house book. 15o.

Tanks and vatSo Free.

Incinerator plan. 10c.

Storage wall and built-in

aquarium in Western pine.

Free

138

151

153

153

157

162

25
3. STATE AGBICULTUHAL COLLEGES AND EXPERIMENT STATIONS *

Alabama Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn

Arizona University of Arizona, Tucson

Arkansas <, . . . University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

California . . . University of California, Berkeley

Colorado . . o . Colorado A cS: M College, Ft. Collins

Connecticut . . . University of Connecticut, Storrs

Delaware .... University of Delaware, Newark

Florida University of Florida, Gainesville

Georgia o . . . . University of Georgia, Athens

Idaho University of Idaho, Moscow

Illinois .... University of Illinois, Urbana

Indiana Purdue University, La Fayette

Iowa o Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, Ames

Kansas . . . . o Kansas State College of Agriculture and Applied Science,

Manhattan

Kentucky .... University of Kentucky, Lexington

Louisiana .... Louisiana State University, Baton Bouge 3

Maine University of Maine, Orono

Maryland «... University of Maryland, College Park

Massachusetts . . University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Michigan .... Michigan State College of Agriculture and Applied Science,

East Lansing

Minnesota . . <, . University of Minnesota, University Farm, St. Paul 1

Mississippi . . c Mississippi State College, State College

Missouri .... University of Missouri, Columbia

Montana Montana State College, Bozeman

Nebraska .... University of Nebraska, Lincoln 3 Nevada University of Nevada, Reno

New Hampshire . . University of New Hampshire, Durham

New Jersey . . . Rutgers University, New Brunswick

New Mexico . . . New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts,

State College

New York .... Cornell University, Ithaca

North Carolina . North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering,

Raleigh

North Dakota „ » North Dakota Agricultural College, State College Station,

Fargo

Ohio o Ohio State University, Columbus 10

Oklahoma .... Oklahoma A & M College, Stillwater

Oregon . o . . . Oregon State College, Corvallis

Pennsylvania . . Pennsylvania State College, State College

Rhode Island . . University of Rhode Island, Kingston

South Carolina . Clemson Agricultural College, Clemson

South Dakota . . South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts,

State College Station

Tennessee .... University of Tennessee, Knoxville 16

Texas Texas A & M College, College Station

Utah Utah State Agricultural College, Logan

Vermont University of Vermont, Burlington

Virginia .... Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg

Washington . . . State College of Washington, Pullman

West Virginia . . West Virginia University, Morgantown

Wisconsin .... University of Wisconsin, Madison 6 Wyoming University of Wyoming, Laramie

*See Page 1, fifth paragraph.

26
4. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ISSUING AGENCIES

Government

1 Agriculture, U. So Department of, Agricultural Research Service,

Washington 25, D. C.

2 Agriculture, U. S. Department of, Office of Information,

Washington 25, D. C.

3 Army, Department of the, U. S. Department of Defense, Washington 25, D. C.

4 Commerce, U. S. Department of, Washington 25, D, C.

5 Commodity Standards Division, Office of Technical Services,

U. S. Department of Commerce, Washington 25, D. C.

6 Education, U. S. Office of, U. S. Department of Health, Education, and

' Welfare, Washington 25, D. C.

7 Federal Civil Defense Administration, 1930 Columbia Road, N.W.

,

Washington 25, D. C.

8 Federal Housing Administration, Housing and Home Finance Agency,

Washington 25, D. C.

9 Fish and Wildlife Service, U. S. Department of the Interior,

Washington 25, D. C.

10 Forest Products Laboratory, U. S. Department of Agriculture,

Madison 5j Wisconsin

11 Forest Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Washington 25, D. C.

12 Federal Supply Service, Specifications and Standards Branch,

Standardization Division, General Services Administration,

Washington 25, D. C.

13 Housing and Home Finance Agency, Washington 25, D. C.

14 Indian Affairs, Bureau of, Haskell Institute, Lawrence, Kansas

(Make check payable to Treasurer of the United States)

15 Mines, Bureau of, U. S. Department of the Interior, Washington 25, D. Co

16 National Park Service, Uo S. Department of the Interior,

Washington 25, D. C.

17 Public Health Service, U. S. Department of Health, Education, & Welfare,

Washington 25, D. C.

18 Reclamation, Bureau of, U. S. Department of the Interior,

Washington 25, D. C.

19 Small Business, Office of, U. S. Department of Commerce,

Washington 25, D. C.

20 Standards, National Bureau of, U. S. Department of Commerce,

Washington 25, D. c.

21 Tennessee Valley Authority, Information Office, New Sprankle Building,

Knoxville, Tennessee

27
4. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ISSUING AGENCIES—Cont

.

NonGovernment

101 Acoustical Materials Association, 59 E. 55th Street, New York 22, No Y.

102 American Concrete Institute, I8263 W. McNichols Road, Detroit 19, Mich.

103 American Gas Association, 420 Lexington Avenue, New York 17, N. Y.

10k American Hotel Association, 221 West 57th Street, New York 19, No Y.

105 American Institute of Steel Construction, 101 Park Avenue, New York 1?, N.Y.

106 American Iron and Steel Institute, 350 Fifth Avenue, New York 1, N. Y.

107 American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, 62 Worth Street,

New York 13, N. Y.

108 American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 29 West 39th Street,

New York 18, N. Y. 109 American Society for Testing Materials, I9I6 Race Street, Philadelphia 3,

Pa.

110 American Standards Association, Inc., 70 Eo 45th Street, New York 17, N.Yo

111 American Zinc Institute, Inc., 60 E. 42nd Street, New York 17, N. Y. 112 Association of Better Business Bureaus, Inc., 723 Chrysler Building,

New York 17, N. Y.

113 Asphalt Hoofing Industry Bureau, 50 E. 42nd Street, New York 17, N. Y.

114 Building Officials Conference of America, Inc » , Room 709, HO E. 42nd

Street, New York 17, N. Y.

115 California Redwood Association, 576 Sacramento Street, San Francisco 11,

Calif

o

116 Chamber of Commerce of the United States, Washington 6, D. C.

117 Copper & Brass Research Association, 420 Lexington Avenue,

New York I7, N. Y.

118 Douglas Fir Plywood Association, III9 A Street, Tacoma 2, Washington

119 Edison Electric Institute, 420 Lexington Avenue, New York 17, N. Y.

120 Gypsum Association, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago 6, IllinoiSo

121 Heating, Piping, and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association,

Suite 1843, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York 20, N. Y.

122 Indiana Limestone Institute, Bedford, Ind.

123 Insulation Board Institute, 111 W. Washington Street, Chicago 2, 111.

124 Lead Industries Association, 420 Lexington Avenue, New York 17, N. Y.

125 Louisville Cement Company, Inc., 501 S. Second Street, Louisville 2, Ky.

126 Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association, Suite 548, Pure Oil Building,

35 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago 1, 111.

28
NA'MES AND ADDRESSES OP ISSUING AGENCIES—Cont.

NonGovernment

127 Metal Lath Manufacturers Association, Engineers Building,

Cleveland 14, Ohio

128 National Adequate Wiring Bureau, 155 E. 44th Street, New York I7, N.. Y. 129 National Association of Plumbing Contractors, IOI6 20th Street, N, W.,

Washington 6, D. C.

130 National Board of Fire Underwriters, 85 John Street, New York 38, N. Y.

131 National Concrete Masonry Association, 38 So Dearborn Street,

Chicago 3, HI.

132 National Electrical Manufacturers Association, 155 E. 44th Street,

New York 1?, N. Y.

133 National Fire Protection Association, 60 Batterymarch Street,

Boston 10, Mass.

134 National Lime Association, 925 15th Street, N. W. , Washington 5, D. C.

135 National Lumber Manufacturers Association, 1319 18th Street, N. W„,

Washington 6, D. C.

136 National Mineral Wool Association, 2906 HKO Building, Rockefeller Center,

New York 20, N. Y.

137 National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association, Sterick Building,

Memphis 3, Tenn.

138 National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Association, Inc., 1500 Rhode Island

Avenue, N. W., Washington 5j D. C.

139 National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association, Inc., 711 l4th Street, N. W.,

Washington 5» D. C.

140 National Warm-Air Heating and Air-Condltloning Association, l45 Public

Square, Cleveland l4, Ohio

141 Oxychloride Cement Association, Inc., I832 M Street N. W.

,

Washington 6, D. C.

'142 Pacific Coast Building Officials' Conference, 6IO S. Broadway,

Los Angeles 14, Calif.

143 Paint Industry Magazine, 406 Towne Bldg., I321 Arch Street,

Philadelphia 7, Pa.

144 Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, 540 N. Michigan Avenue,

Chicago 11, 111.

145 Plumbing Fixture Manufacturers Association, 1145 19th Street N. W.,

Washington 6, D. C.

146 Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau, 35 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago 1, 111.

147 Porcelain Enamel Institute, Inc., 1145 19th Street N. W.

,

Washington 6, D. C.

148 Public Administration Service, 1313 E. 60th Street, Chicago 37, HI.

29
^. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ISSUING AGENCIES—Cont

o

NonGovernment

1^9 Bed Cedar Shingle Bureau, 5510 White Building, Seattle 1, Wash.

150 Rubber Manufacturing Association, Inc, Madison Ave.,

New York 22, N. Y.

151 Small Homes Council, Mumford House, University of Illinois, Urbana, 111.

152 Southern Building Code Congress, Brown-Marx Building, Birmingham 3» Ala.

153 Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association, P. 0. Box 5772,

Jacksonville 7, Pla,,

15^ Southern Hardwood Producers, Inc., 805 Sterlck Bldgo, Memphis 3» Tenn.

155 Southern Pine Association, National Bank of Commerce Bldg.,

New Orleans 4, La.

156 Steel Joist Institute, 13^6 Connecticut Avenue, No W. , Washington 6, D. C 157 Structural Clay Products Institute, 1520 18th Street, N. W.,

Washington 6, Do C.

158 Underwriters' Laboratories, InCo, 207 Eo Ohio Street, Chicago 11, 111,

159 United States Gypsum Association, 300 West Adams Street, Chicago 6, 111.

160 Wallpaper Information Bureau, 509 Madison Avenue, New York 22, N. Y. 161 West Coast Lumbermen's Association, 1^10 S. Wo Morrison Street,

Portland 5j Oregon

162 Western Pine Association, Yeon Building, Portland 4, Oregon

163 Weatherstrip Research Institute, Box 128, Riverside, 111.

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5 . INDEX

Acoustic and acoustical material, 12, I3

Admixtures in concrete, 3 Adobe, 6, 15

i Agencies, Issuing, 2?, 28, 29, 30

' Aggregates (See Concrete) 3

Air conditioning, 2, 3, 11, 12, l4

Air infiltration, 5 Ants in the home, 23

Appliances

Code for, installation, NBFU, 2, 3, 12

Electric equipment list, 12, l4

Gas, 10, 11, 12

Gas and oil equipment list, 10, 11, 12

Kerosene and fuel oil, 12

Aquarium, 25

Architect, business dealings with, 8

Asbestos-cement siding, 21

Asphalt siding, shingles, roofing, 21

Assembly, outdoor, places of, 3

; Attic

Fans, 2 Remodeling, 15

Barns, to prevent condensation in, 4

Basement

Concrete, ^, 5 Dry construction, 4

Recreation room, 15

Vs. no basement, 18

I Waterproof, 4

' Bathrooms, farmhouse and modern, 15,

18, 19

Bedroom, hwak details, 15

Bird-house book, 25

I Blower and exhaust systems, 3

1 Blueprints, I6, 21

ij Boilers

Ij Coal-fired, converted to oil, 11

I Hand-fired hot-water supply, 11

Net load recommendations, 12

1 Steam and hot water, 11

' Brick

And tile engineering handbook, I6

j And tile in landscaping, 19

I And tile walls, cavity, I6

j Building, facing, ceramic-glazed, 15

' Veneered, wood frame, 6

I Bricklaying I, II, and III, I6

Analysis of the trade, I5

I, Blueprint reading for brlckmasons, I6

Bridges, structural steel for, 22

Builder, record keeping for, 18

Building codes, 2, 3, 9

!; Burners, conversion, 11

i Cabinets, kitchen (easy-to-bulld ) , 13

jis Cabins, log and vacation, 23, 24

Calking compounds, plastic, 16, 1?, 18

Camp facilities and sites, 1?

I Motels, 17

i Motor courts, 17

i Trailer courts and parks, 1?

i Carpets, 9

Carports, 10

' Casing beads, base screed, concealed

I picture mold, 6

Ceiling

Insulation for, I3

Suspended, 6

Warm-air panel heating, 12

Cellars (See also Basements) 4

Cement, 3

Keene's, 17

Masonry and unit masonry, I7

Slag, blast-furnace, portland, 17

Cement-water paint, 4

Check list, field inspectors', 6 Chimneys, 3

Clay products, structural

Cleaning and maintenance, 15

Manufacture and specifications, I5, I6

Cleaning and polishing compounds, I5

Climate and architecture, 18

Coatings, fire-retarding, 8 Codes

Building, 2, 3, 9

Concrete, 3

Gypsum, 3

Reinforced, 3 Electrical, l4

Elevator, 7, 8

Exit, 3 Fire and fire protection, 3,8,9,21,22

Gas, 10

Light and ventilation, 2, 3

Lightning, 3, 8

Loads

Design, 2, 7

Live, 7 Masonry, 2 Nursing homes, 3

Outdoor assembly and grandstands, 3

Plumbing, 20

Safety

Accident, 21

Building construction, 21

Exit, 3

Fire, 3, 21, 22

Outdoor assembly, grandstands, 3 Steel, structural, 3, 22

Tents, 3 Standards in, compilation of, 3

Colleges, State Agricultural and

Experiment Stations, 26

Columns, tubular, light-gage, 6

Comfort, how to make survey, 12

Summer, 2 Concrete, 3» ^ Admixtures, 3, 4

Aggregates, 15

Gravel, 8 Lightweight, 3, ^, I6

Air-entrained, 3

Basements, 4, 5j 18

Block, 15, 16

Cellular, 3 Construction, masonry, I6

Schools, 16

Swimming pool, I6

31
Concrete—Cont

.

Farm homes, 18

Foamed, 3

Inspection manual, 3

Insulating, 16

Manual, 3, 15

Precast, 5 Eeinforced, 3, 16

Slabs, vapor barrier under, 4

Metal lath centering for, 7 Specifications for, 15

Units, masonry, 15, 16, 19

Waterproofing, 4, 5 Walls, shrinkage characteristics, 3

Winter methods, 6

Condensation, 4, 5

Construction

And equipment of home 7, 19

Beam, precast, reinforced, 5 Blast resistant, design of, 16

Brick, 6, 15, 16

Earth, 6, 15

Condensation in, 4, 5 Defects permitting water to menace

homes, 6

Earth, 6, 15

Fire protective, 8

Resistant on farm, 5

Tests of, 8

Floor, plank, 20

Frame , wood , 5 > 6

Lintels, 6 Log, 5, 23

Low-cost small home, 5

Lu-Re-Co homes, 5 Masonry

Cold-weather, 7

Concrete, 5» 6

Details, 6

School, 16

Swimming pool, 16, 25

Rubble, 15

Veneer, 7

Plank and beam, 7, 20

Plywood, 5 J 6

Prefabricated, 5

Residential, short course In, 7

Shelters, corner, lean-to, outdoor, 5

Protection from

Atomic attack, 5 Radio-active fallout, 5 Standard types, 6

Steel, 6, 22

Stone, 15, 16

Storage partitions, 7 Tile, clay and facing, 15, 16

Tilt-up, 5 Unit, wood frame, 5

Wall, cavity, 7, 15

Wall panel, 7, 19

Waterproof, 4

Wind-res istant, 5 Wood, 5 Corrosion, how zinc controls, 17

Contractor, business dealing with, 8

Convectors, 11

Copper and copper sheet, 4

Corrosion, underground, 20

Court, motor, 17

Tourist, 17

Crawl spaces, 4, 5 Custodial service, improving in

schools, 15

Dampproof Ing, 4

Decay protection, 22, 23

Decorating, 17, 18

Definitions, 15, 24

Design

Blast resistant construction, 4, 16

Chimneys, 3

Clay masonry foundations, 7

Concrete, gypsiim, reinforced, 6 Fireplace, 3

For plywood bullt-lns, 18

For survival, 16

Home and Interior, 18

Houses

Climatic data, 18

Strength of, 7 Land, 14, 19

Lintels, 6 Loads , 7

Manual for open web steel con- struction, 7 Retaining walls, 15

Wall-panel constructions, 7

Doors, 23, 24

Downspouts, copper and zinc alloy, 20

Drainage

Floors, 4

System, hydraulics and pneumatics, 20

Drain and sewer pipe, bltuminlzed

fiber, 20

Cast iron, 20

Driveways, private, 7

Dryers, clothes, 10

Efflorescence, 15

Electrical

Air conditioning, l4

Code, National, l4

Equipment

Freezers, home, l4

Heating, 11

Laundry and washing machines, l4

List, 12

Ranges , l4

Refrigerators, l4

Service, standards for, 14

Water heaters, l4

Handbooks , l4

Inspection, fire, 21

Water system, l4, 19

Wiring and lighting, 14

Elevator codes for safety, equipment,

inspection, maintenance, 7> 8

Enamel, porcelain, 7» 20

Engineering standards, 12

Environment and health, 22

Equipment, oil, 12

Exhaust and blower system, 12

Exits, 3, 21

Expansion, thermal on clay masonry

structures, 7

32
Exterior

Redwood, finishes for, 17

Surfaces, 1?, 18, 24

Fabrics, fireproof ing, 8

Pans

Attic, 2 Ventilating, 12

Farm buildings

Concrete, use of, in, 5 Construction, 5 Fire resistant, 8

Fire-safe, 8, 9

Flooded, first aid, 25

Foundations, 5 Plans, 18, 19

Plywood, exterior, 5> 6, 18

Southern pine, 19

Wind-resistant, 5 Farm houses

Concrete, 5 Construction, 5 Expansible, 18

Frame, 18

Masonry, 18

Heating, 11, 13

Light, 13

Planning

Bathroom, 19

Cut-outs, 18

Kitchen and workroom, 13

Plans

Northeastern states, 18

Northern states, 18

Southern states, 18

Western states, 18

Preventing moisture in, 4

Remodeling, 15

Water for, 19, 23

Fastening

Methods of, 24

Screw, 5 To masonry walls, ? Fence

Farm, 24

Posts, concrete, 5 Wood, 14

Piberboard

Sheathing, 5

Undercoursing for shingles, 20

Financing, 8 Finishes

Exterior, 1?

Interior, 1?

Fire appliances, first aid, 8, 21

Fireplaces, indoor and outdoor, 3 Fire prevention and protection, 8, 9

Codes, 8

Lightning, 8, 9

Equipment, extinguishing

Automatic, 9, 22

Carbon dioxide, 8

Water-spray systems, 9 Exits for safety, building, 21

Homes, camps, forested areas, 9

Inspection, 21

Loss, 8

Fire resistance of

Coatings, 8

Columns, steel, 8

Gypsum lath and plaster encased, 8

Siliceous-aggregate concrete

protected, 8

Constructions, classification of, 8

Insulation, blanket, 8

Materials, building

Fire-hazard, tests of, 8 Metal lath membrane for steel

buildings, 8

Panels

Plywood, 8

Redwood, 8

Partitions, structural clay tile, 8

Slabs, gunite, 8 Stairway, moving, shutters for, 8 Units, masonry

Concrete aggregates

Gravel, 8 Lightweight, 8

Walls, masonry, clay, 9

Fixtures, 6 Electric, l4

Plumbing, 19, 20

Flamproofing textiles, 8, 22

Flamespread, 8

Flammable liquids, 21

And gases, 8

Handling and use, 8 Storage, 8, 22

Flashing, 4

Copper, 4, 21

Structural-clay masonry, 4

Zinc alloy, 20

Flooded homes and farms, first aid, 24

Floor coverings, 9

Carpets, maintenance, 9

Indentation characteristics, 9

Flooring materials, 9, 10

Grading rules for, 9 Maple, 9

Oak, 9 Wood, 9

Floors, 9, 10

Anestethizlng locations, terrazzo, 9

Brick, 10

Cement and composition, 9j 10

Concrete, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13

Concrete slab (vapor barrier under),

9

Finishing, 9, 10

Live loads on, 7j 9 Maintenance, 9» 10

Materials, 10

Mosaic and terrazzo, 9

Oxychloride and oxysulfate, 9> 10

Nonsllp, 10

Nonspark, 10

Terrazzo, 9

Plank, 20

Rubber, 10

Selection, Installation, 9

Sound insulation of, 13

Terrazzo, 9 Treatment material, 10

33
Floors--Cont

.

Waterproofing, ^ Wood, 9, 10

Wood joists, deflection of, 9

Flues and flue linings, 3 Foundations, 5> 7 Frame and framing

House, 5» 6, 7 How to build, 19

How to check, 12

Material and labor analysis, 6 Wall panel, 6

Wood, 5» 6 Wood, brick veneered, 6 Freezers, l4

Fuels

Coal, anthracite, 10

Cooking, 12

Electricity, 11

Gas, 11, 12

Gases, petroleum, liquefied, 12

Heating, 12

Kerosene, 12

Oil, 10, 11

Solid, 11, 19

Furnaces

Class A, 12

Duct, gas-fired, 11

Floor

Gas, 11

Gravity, 11

And fan type, 11

And forced-air, central, 11

Oil, 11

Solid-fuel, forced air, 11

Warm air, 11

Furring, 6 Metal lath, vertical , 6 Furniture, repairs and utilities, 23

Garage, construction, 10

Garbage disposal, 22

Grinders, 22

Refuse collection and disposal, 22

Safe refuse storage, 22

Gardening, 13 j 1^

Gas code, 11

Gas appliances and equipment, 11

Piping, 12

Glazing, 18, 25

Government publications, 1

Grading rules, 24

Grandstands, 3 Gutters

Copper and zinc alloy, 20, 21

Douglas fir, 21

Roof, 21

Gypsum, 3, 6, 19

Handbooks

Brass pipe, Ik

Copper and brass pipe and tube

bending, 20

Design

Engineering, brick and tile, l6

Farmstead, 14

Kitchen, 13

Wiring, residential, l4

Handbooks —Cont

.

Electrical, 14

Facing tile, ?, 16

Plumbing, 14

Wood, 2k

Hardware, builders', 10

Home, 10, 25

Heaters

Gas, 11

Room, 11

Water

Electric, 11

Gas, unit, 11, 12

Heating

Appliances, insulation of, 12

Baseboard, 12

Blower and exhaust, 12

Buildings, 11

Fuels for, 11, 12, 22

Controls, 12

Panel

Ceiling, 12

Floor, 9, 12

Steel pipe, 11

Perimeter, 12

Plant, 12

Radiant, 9, 11

Solid fuel, 18

Spontaneous, table of, 22

Standards

Engineering, 12

Ventilating and air conditioning

systems, 12

Systems, 11, 12

Warm air, 11, 12

Water, 11

Heat losses, 12

Heat pump, 2 Heat-loss calculations, 13

Heaters, water, 20

Helps, household, 12

Homes

Brick, 19

Building guide, 7

Buying, 8, 13

Concrete, 6

Design

Contemporary, from room units, 19

Modern, 9

Split-level, 19

Frame , 5 Framing details, 6

Material and labor analysis for, 5 Log, 5 Masonry, concrete, 7 Moisture control in, 4, 5 Pine, 17

Planning, l6, 17

Prefabricated, 5» 6 Wall panel constructions, 7 Hotels, 17

House (See Home)

Humidity (See Condensation, Waterproofing, and Water Permeability) 4

Ice removal system, l4

Ignition, self-, new light on, 9, 22

34
7

Incinerators, 25

Inns, lodges, and hotels, 17

Insect control, 13, 23

Insulation, sound, 12, I3

Insulation, thermal, I3

Airspaces, I3

Blanket, flame-spread resistance, 8 Wood fiber, I3

Buildings, 13

Ceiling, 13

Concrete, 15

Decorative, I3

Floor, 13

For electric heating, 13

Fundamentals of, I3

Installation of, I3

Mineral products, 13

Of heating appliances, 12

Wall, 13

Windows and screens, 13

Interior finishes, I7

Joists

Concrete, precast, 5 Floor, 5 Spans (Joists), ^, 6

Steel, open-web, metal lath centering

for slabs, 7

Kitchens

Blower and exhaust systems, I3

Cabinets, I3

Ovens, separate, 13

Planning, I3, 18

Storage space, I3, 18

Landscaping and gardening, 13, 1^

I Brick and tile in, 19

Lath, gypsum, 9

Fireproof, I9

Specifications for, I9

Lath, metal

And plaster, 6, 19

Channel studs, 6

Expanded, 19

Hollow partitions, 6 Membrane fireproof Ing for steel

buildings, 8

Partitions, 6

Studless, 6 Types of, 6

Lathing and furring

Gypsum, specifications for, 6, 19

Specifications for, 6, I9

Laundry equipment, 10, 14

Lawns , 14

Lead, 17, 20, 21

Light, code, 14

Lighting, electrical, l4

Lightning protection, 3

Lime, l4

Finishing, special, '19 Hints for home, l4

Hydrated, 17

In agriculture, l4

On lawns and flower gardens , l4

One hundred questions on, l4

Specifications for, 17

Limestone, Indiana, 16

Linoleum (floor coverings), 9» 10

Lintels, design and construction, 6, 18

Livability

Design for, 18

Selecting a livable neighborhood, 19

Living, outdoor, I9

Loads

Design, 2, 7 Floor, reinforced gypsum concrete, 7 Live, 7, 9

Snow, 6, 18

Test, 7 Wind (strength of houses), 7 Lodges , 17

Logs, building with, 5, 23

Log cabins , 24

Lumber (See Wood and Lumber), 23, 24

Maintenance, 15

Manuals

Caulking compound, 17

Concrete and concrete inspection, 3»15

Contractors, builders, masons, I6

Design, open-web steel joist, 7 Floor maintenance, 9

Lathing and plastering, gypsum, 19

Laundry equipment installation, 14

Paint, 17

Plumbing, 20

Plyform, 6 Prefabricated houses, wood

construction, 6

Roof coating, 21

Sheathing, 6, 21

Southern pine, 24

Steel construction, 6

Masonry

Block, concrete, I5, I6

Building code requirements, 2 Buildings for atomic blast

exposure, 4, I6

Cavity walls, 7, 15, I6

Clay

Cleaning, maintenance,

manufacture, 15 , 16

Modular, I6

Thermal expansion of, 7 Construction, 4, 6, 7j 15

Concrete, reinforced, specifications

for, 15, 16

Efflorescence, 15

Fastening, methods of, 7 Rubble, 15

Shrinkage in, 3j 15

Units, concrete, I5, I6

Standard for, 18

Veneered, 4

Walls

Foundations, 7 Watertight, 4

Materials

Fire-hazard, tests of, 8

Insulating, wood-base, I3

Specifications for, 6 Modernization, 15

Modular coordination, 18

Design, dwelling, 18

35
Modular coordination—Cont.

Units, masonry, 18

Moisture

Condensation and control, ^, 5» 15

Migration from ground, 4

Rescue from menace of, 4

Mold, picture, concealed, 6

Mortar

Brick wall bonds and, 17

Lime for masonry, 1?

Masonry, masonry units, and, 15, 16

Stone-setting, 16

Motels, planning, 1?

Motor courts and trailer parks, 1?

Nails and nailing, 6

Holding power of, 5 House, 6

Life of roof hangs by, 21

Technique, 6

NBFU list of publications, 8

NFPA list of publications, 9, 22

Nursing homes, 3

Oil equipment, list, 12

Openings, flashing at, ^ Orientation

House and site united, 18

Livabllity, design for, 18

Outdoor assembly, places of, 3

Outdoor living (See Chimneys and Fireplaces), 3

Ovens, separate, 12, I3

Paint

Behavior of, 1?

Blistering and peeling, causes, I7, 18

Cement-water, 4

Durability, 1?

Guide for selection, 1?

House

Exterior, 1?

Interior, I7

Maintenance, 1?

Lead, 1?

Manual, 1?

Metallic

Red lead, 1?

Steel, 17

Zinc, 17

Portland cement, 17

Varnish and lacquer catechism, 18

Painting

Brick and tile walls, 18

Concrete, 17

Condensation control, for, I7

Farm, 17

House, 7 Indoor, 18

Knots with knot sealer, 18

Outdoor, 18

Repainting, 17

Repairs and utilities, 17

Steel, 17

Wood, 17, 18

Panelboards, Installation of, l4

Panels and paneling

Flat, with stressed coverings, 5

Floor, with plywood, 5

Panels and paneling—Cont.

Hardwood, 24

Plywood, Douglas fir, I7

Prefinished 23, 24

Redwood, 17

Wall, with plywood, 5 Construction, 7, 19

Pre-assembled , 19

Partitions

Solid, 6, 19

Sound insulation of double, I3

" " " floors, 12, 13

" " " walls, 12, 13

" " " doors, 12

Storage, 7

Studs, 6

Channel, 6

Hollow, 6

Solid, 6 Studless, 6

Tile

Clay, structural, nonload-bearing,

7

Gypsum, Pyrobar, 7 Gypsum tile or block, I5

Hollow, 6 Patterns

Moulding, 24

Paneling, 24

Wall, 16

Pavements, brick, 10

Permeability, water, of walls, 4

Picture mold, concealed, 6

Piers and pilasters, masonry, 7 Pipe, brass, 20

Cast-iron, 20

Piping

Drain and sewer, 20

Gas, 10, 12

Water

Flow rates, 20

Supply, 20, 22

Welding, 25

Planning

Basements vs. no basements, 18

Bathroom, l4, 20

Expansible farm house, 18

Frame, 18

Masonry, 18

Split-level, 18

For occupancy, 19

Homes

Farm, 18

Low-cost, 19

Modular coordination, 18

Remodeling

Attic, 15

Basement, 15

Farmhouse, 15

Neighborhood, the, 19

Rental housing

Projects, 18

Space and equipment for, 18

Plank

And beam system, 6, 7

Gypsum, metal edge, 7

36
! Plans

Farm buildings, 18

! Plywood built-lns, 18

Plaster

Failures of, white coat, ly

1 Gypsum, specifications for, 19

Ingredients, preparation,

properties, 19

Lath, metal, and, 19

Partitions, solid, 19

Portland cement, specifications for, 19

Reinforcing, 19

' Plastering

Affect of on moisture content of

structural and finish woodwork, 5

I Manual, 19

Specifications, 19

Plastic calking materials, 16

Plumbing and plumbing fixtures

Air gaps in, 20

i Back siphonage, 2 0 Brass pipe handbooks, 20

I Care and repair, 15, 20

Cast-iron, enameled, 20

Code, National, 20

I Southern, 20

j Corrosion, underground, 20

I Cross-connections, 20

I Farmstead, 19

Performance of, 2 0

j Pipe, 20

! Repairs, simple, 19

I Stacks, capacities of, 20

: Venting

Stack, 20

Wet, 20

I Vitreous, 20

Water

I Closets, 20

Flow rates, 20

Heaters, 20

i Plyform, new, 6

I Plywood

I Attic remodeling, 15

Catalog, architectural, 6, 18

Built-ins, architectural design, 18

Coverings, floors, walls, 5 Diaphragms, design, 6

I Definition of terms relating to, 24

Exterior, choose, 6

j Fir, Douglas, 6 Hardwood, 23

; Insulating with, 13

Interior, built-ins, 18

Softwood, 2k

Strength of screw fastenings in, 5 Pointing compounds, 16, 17

Pond construction, farm, 23

'I Posts , fence, 5 Prefabricated

Houses, 5

I System, 5

1 Preservative treatment

'' Farm timbers , 23

Insulation, sawdust, 23

! Millwork, exterior, 23

Preservative treatment —Cont.

Posts, fence, 23

Sash, window, 23

Products, building, aluminum, 5

Protection

Fire, 8, 9

Lightning, 8

Property requirements, minimum, FHA, 5 Publications, how to obtain, 1 Pumps and plumbing (for farmstead), 23

Putties, dolomitic lime, 19

Radiant heating (See Heating and

Ventilating), 11, 12

Raceways, steel electrical, l^

Rafters, 4, 6

Rammed earth

Adobe, 15

Earth-brick construction, 6, 15

Earth-wall construction, 15

Ranges

Electric, l4

Gas, 10

Kerosene and fuel oil, 12

Oil-burning, 10, 11

Ratings

Fire-resistance

Constructions, building, 8 Walls, clay masonry, 9 Piping and appliances, gas, 10

Wiring and appliances, electrical, l4

Rat proofing, 23

Recreation room, basement, 15

Refrigeration

Electric, l4

Gas, 10

Remodeling

Attic, 15

Bathroom, 15, 19

House, farm, 15, 19

Repairs, furniture, 23

Hoofs and roofing

Asphalt, 20, 21

Coating manual, 21

Concrete, 6 Copper, batten type, 21

Decks

Copper, 21

Steel, 7 Galvanized, 21

Gutters and leaders, 21

Leak prevention, 21

Metallic, 21

Metal sheet, nailed, 21

Plank and beam, 6, 2 0 Shingles

Asphalt, 20

Buckled, 21

Cement-asbestos, 21

Fiberboard undercoursing for, 20

Red cedar, 21

Repair, 21

Wood, 20

Tile, 7, 20

Trusses, 7, 21

Mail-glued, 21

Rubble masonry, 15

37
SafetyCodes

Assembly, outdoor, grandstands, 3 Construction, building, 7 Cranes, derricks, hoists, 21

Openings, floor and wall, 21

Signs and outdoor display, 21

Conductive terrazzo in anestethizing

locations, 22

For tree workers , 1^

Publications

Extinguishment and alarm equipment, 22

Household, 21

NFPA list, 22

Rural fire protection, 21

Spontaneous heating, table of

material subject to, 21

Sanitation, home, 21

School buildings, 6

Construction, concrete masonry, 6

Improving custodial service, 15

Lighting, l4

Rehabilitation, modernization,

repair, 15

Safety, fire, 8

Screens, 13, 24, 25

Scuppers, installation of, 4

Self -ignition, new light on, 9

Septic tanks

Care of, 22

Studies, 22

Systems, 22

Sewage disposal

Household, 22

Pipe, 20

Privy, sanitary, 22

Septic tanks, 22

Studies on, 22

Systems, 22, 23

Units, waste-disposal, food, 22

Sheathing

Building manual on, 6, 21

Fiberboard, 5 Undercoursing, 20

Gypsum, 24

Shelter, bomb, 5 Corner-room, lean-to, outdoor, 5 Shingles

Asphalt, mineral-surfaced, strip,

20, 21

Cedar, red, 21

Cement-asbestos, 21

Rebutted-re jointed , 20

Shakes, 2 0 Siding, 21

Treatment, preservative, staining, 1?

Wood, 20

Fiberboard undercoursing for, 20

Siding

Asphalt, insulating, 20

Bevel, 5 Cement, asbestos, 6, 21

Clapboards, 21

Copper sheet, 21

Log cabin, 21

Siding—Cont

.

Plywood, exterior, 5 Redwood, 21

Shingles, 21

Wood, 21

Sills, k

Site, 18

Slabs, floor and roof, 6, 7 Snow load studies, 6 Snow melting, steel pipe for, Ik

Solders and soldering, 12

Sound insulation (See Insulation,

Sound), 12, 13

Spaces, crawl, h, 5 Spans, tables of maximum allowable, 5»6

Spark arresters, 3 Specifications

American Standards Association, 1,3>9

American Society for Testing

Materials, 1, 15, 16

Federal, 1 Sprinkler systems, installation, 9

Stain removal, 12

Staircase

Pine paneled, 15

Treads and risers, hardwood, 23

Stairway (See exits)

Standards

Engineering, 12

Equipment

Electrical

Air conditioning, l4

Cooking, supply connections, 14

Freezers, 14

Laundry , l4

Ranges, l4

Reconditioning flood-damaged, l4

Refrigerators, l4

Water heaters, l4

Gas and oil, 12

Sprinkler systems, 9

State colleges, 26

Steel

Construction, 6 Building, specifications for, 3, 22

Bridges, specifications for, 22

Design manual, 6

Light gage steel, 6

Steel structures, 6

Joist, open-web, 7 Regulations, 6

Stone

Building, natural, 15

Limestone, Indiana, l6

Rubble, 15

Strength, compressive, 15

Wall, exposure test, 15

Storage partitions, 7 Storage space

General, 18

Kitchen, 13, 18

Units, household, 19

Stoves

Camp, 3

Gasoline, 22

Kerosene, 12

Oil, 12

38
strength of

Flat panels, 5 Nail holding power, 5

I Screw fastenings, 5 Wall frames, 5 Strapping, metal, 5 (structures, garden, l4

Stucco

Cement, portland, 1?

Cement, portland, reinforced, 19

Lime in, specifications for, 1?, 19

jstuds, spliced, strength of, 5

j Channel , 6 Iswimming pool, l6, 25

:Tanks and vats, 25

iTemperature distribution, 11

iTents, 3

iTermite control, 22, 23

I Soil treatment, 23

iTerra cotta, architectural, 7

jTerrazzo

Anestethizing locations, in, 9

Design, 9

Floors, 9, 10

Outdoor, 9

Maintenance, 9» 15

Badiant heating, for, 9

Resiliency test, 9

Specifications for, 9

I Tile

Application of with adhesives, 15

Clay, structural, 7, 15, 16

Floor, 16

Wall, 16

Facing, 7, 15, 16

Partition, gypsum Pyrobar, 7

Hoof, 7 Walls, cavity, brick and, 7, 16

Tilt-up construction, 5

Torches, gasoline, blow, 22

Tourist courts, operating ratios, 17

Trailer courts and parks, 17

Tree care, 13, l4

Trim or finish, interior surfaces, 17

Trusses, roof, wood, 6

Vapor barrier

For ground cover in crawl spaces , ^ Membrane , 4

Under concrete slabs, 4

Varnish (See Painting and Decorating) 17

Vats and tanks, 25

Veneer

Ceramic, 7 Definition of terms relating to, 2^

Masonry, 7 Terra cotta, architectural, 7 Wood frame brick, 6

Ventilating, 2, 4, 11, 12

Venting (of plumbing fixtures), 20

Walks, 7 Wallboard

Fiber, homogeneous, 5 Gypsum, 24

Sheathing, 24

Two-ply, 7 Wallpaper, 18

Walls

Brick, dry, 6, 15

Specifications for, 15

Cavity, 7, 15

Clay tile, structural, 15

Concrete block, 6, 15

Shrinkage in, 3

Tilt-up, 5 Construction, earth, 6, 15

Coverings, exterior, plastic and

mastic, 17

Frame , wood , 5 Strength and rigidity, 5 Garden, 19

Masonry

Concrete, 5» 6, 15

Patterns, 16

Transverse strength, 4

Water permeability, 4, 15

Watertight, 4

Panel construction, 19

Patterns, design of, 19

Retaining, 15

Shingling made easy, 21

Solid, 6

Stone, 15

Storage, 25

Stud, safe axial loads, 6

Studless, 6 Ware, sanitary, enamel, metal,

porcelain, 20

Washing machine, electric, 14

Water

Heaters, 20

Permeability, 4, 15

Rescue home from, 4

Vapor resistance of building

materials, 4

Water supply

Individual, 23

Pipe for, 20

Safe (for farm) , 23

Systems

Electric, 14, 19, 23

Fire protection, spray for, 9

Waterproofing, Integral, 4

Welding, pipe, 25

Whitewash, 17, 18

Windows

Double-hung, 23

Infiltration through, air, 5 Insulating, 13

Planning principles, 12

Sash, wood, 24

Preservative treatment, 23

Selecting, 12

Wiring, electrical, l4

Wood and lumber

Bleaching, 10

Design data, 18, 24

Doors, 23, 24

Finishes for, 17

Flooring, 9, 23

Framing, house, 5, 6, 7

Furring, 6 Grade-use guide, 24

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Wood and lumber--Cont

.

Glued, laminated, 2^

Handbook, 2k

Hardwood dimension, 23

Interior woodwork, 24

Log cabin, 5, 23, 24

Moulding, 24

Paneling, 5, 17, 23, 24

Preservative treatment of

Fence posts, 23

Shingles, 1?

Windows, 23

Wood and lumber—Conto

Redwood, 24

Risers, 23

Selection of, 23

Siding, 5, 6, 20, 21, 24

Sheathing, 5, 6, 20, 21, 24

Shingles, 1?, 20, 21, 24

Species of, 24

Stain is not decay, 24

Stair treads, 23

Uses, grades, 24

You can make it, 24

Washingtorij February Ih, 19?6

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[Continued from cover page ii] BMS38 Structural Properties of Two "Dunstone" Wall Constructions Sponsored by the W. E. Dunn Manufacturing Co 10^ BMS39 Structural Properties of a Wall Construction of "Pfeifer Units" Sponsored by the Wisconsin Units Co lOfi BMS40 Structural Properties of a Wall Construction of "Knap Concrete Wall Units" Sponsored

by Knap America, Inc * BMS41 Effect of Heating and Cooling on the Permeability of Masonry Walls * BMS42 Structural Properties of Wood-Frame Wall and Partition Construction with "Celotex"

Insulating Boards Sponsored by The Celotex Corporation * BMS43 Performance Test of Floor Coverings for Use in Low-Cost Housing: Part 2 * BMS44 Surface Treatment of Steel Prior to Painting * BMS45 Air Infiltration Through Windows * BMS46 Structural Properties of "Scott-Bilt" Prefabricated Sheet-Steel Construction for Walls,

Floors, and Roofs Sponsored by The Globe-Wernicke Co * BMS47 Structural Properties of Prefabricated Wood-Frame Constructions for Walls, Partitions, and Floors Sponsored by American Houses, Inc * BMS48 Structural Properties of "Precision-Built" Frame Wall and Partition Constructions

Sponsored by the Homjsote Co * BMS49 Metallic Roofing for Low-Cost House Construction 25^ BMS50 Stability of Fiber Building Boards as Determined by Accelerated Aging * BMS51 Structural Properties of "Tilecrete Type A" Floor Construction Sponsored by the

Tilecrete Co * BMS52 Effect of Ceiling Insulation Upon Summer Comfort 15f5 BMS53 Structural Properties of a Masonry Wall Construction of "Munlock Dry Wall Brick"

Sponsored by the Munlock Engineering Co * BMS54 Effect of Soot on the Rating of an Oil-Fired Heating Boiler * BMS55 Effects of Wetting and Drying on the Permeability of Masonry Walls *. BMS56 A Survey of Humidities in Residences 10^ BMS57 Roofing in the United States—Results of a Questionnaire * BMS58 Strength of Soft-Soldered Joints in Copper Tubing 15^ BMS59 Properties of Adhesives for Floor Coverings * BMS60 Strength, Absorption, and Resistance to Laboratory Freezing and Thawing of Building

Bricks Produced in the United States * BMS61 Structural Properties of Two Nonreinforced Monolithic Concrete Wall Constructions * BMS62 Structural Properties of a Precast Joist Concrete Floor Construction Sponsored by the Portland Cement Association * BMS63 Moisture Condensation in Building Walls * BMS64 Solar Heating of Various Surfaces 10^ BMS65 Methods of Estimating Loads in Plumbing Systems * BMS66 Plumbing Manual 400 BMS67 Structural Properties of "Mu-Steel" Prefabricated Sheet-Steel Constructions for Walls,

Partitions, Floors, and Roofs, Sponsored by Herman A. Mugler 200 BMS68 Performance Test for Floor Coverings for Use in Low-Cost Housing: Part 3 * BMS69 Stability of Fiber Sheathing Boards as Determined bv Accelerated Aging 100 BMS70 Asphalt-Prepared Roll Roofings and Shingles - 200 BMS71 Fire Tests of Wood- and Metal-Framed Partitions 300 BMS72 Structural Properties of "Precision-Built, Jr." Prefabricated Wood-Frame Wall Construction Sponsored by the Homasote Co * BMS73 Indentation Characteristics of Floor Coverings 100 BMS74 Structural and Heat-Transfer Properties of "U. S. S. Panelbilt" Prefabricated SheetSteel Constructions for Walls, Partitions, and Roofs Sponsored by the Tennessee

Coal, Iron & Railroad Co 200 BMS75 Survey of Roofing Materials in the North Central States * BMS76 Effect of Outdoor Exposure on the Water Permeability of Masonry Walls * BMS77 Properties and Performance of Fiber Tile Boards * BMS78 Structural, Heat-Transfer, and Water-Permeability Properties of Five Earth-Wall

Constructions 350 BMS79 Water-Distributing Systems for Buildings 200 BMS80 Performance Test of Floor Coverings for Use in Low-Cost Housing: Part 4 250 BMS81 Field Inspectors' Check List for Building Constructions (cloth cover, 5 x 7}^ inches) . _ 400 BMS82 Water Permeability of Walls Built of Masonry Units 250 BMS83 Strength of Sleeve Joints in Copper Tubing Made With Various Lead-Base Solders 150 BMS84 Survey of Roofing Materials in the South Central States * BMS85 Dimensional Changes of Floor Coverings With Changes in Relative Humidity and

Temperature * BMS86 Structural, Heat-Transfer, and Water-Permeability Properties of "Speedbrik" Wall

Construction Sponsored by the General Shale Products Corporation * BMS87 A Method for Developing Specifications for Building Construction—Report of Subcommittee on Specifications of the Central Housing Committee on Research,

Design, and Construction * BMS88 Recommended Building Code Requirements for New Dwelling Construction With

Special Reference to W^ar Housing * BMS89 Structural Properties of "Precision-Built, Jr." (Second Construction) Prefabricated Wood-Frame Wall Construction Sponsored by the Homasote Co 150

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[Continued from cover page iii] BMS90 Structural Properties of "PHC" Prefabricated Wood-Frame Constructions for Walls,

Floors, and Roofs Sponsored by the PHC Housing Corporation 15(4 BMS91 A Glossary of Housing Terms * BMS92 Fire-Resistance Classifications of Building Constructions 35^ BMS93 Accumulation of Moisture in Walls of Frame Construction During Winter Exposure. _ * BMS94 Water Permeability and Weathering Resistance of Stucco-Faced, Gunite-Faced, and

"Knap Concrete-Unit" Walls * BMS95 Test of Cement-Water Paints and Other Waterproofings for Unit-Masonry Walls 30^ BMS96 Properties of a Porous Concrete of Cement and Uniform-Sized Gravel * BMS97 Experimental Dry-Wall Construction With Fiber Insulating Board * BMS98 Physical Properties of Terrazzo Aggregates * BMS99 Structural and Heat-Transfer Properties of "Multiple Box-Girder Plywood Panels" for Walls, Floors, and Roofs * BMSlOO Relative Slipperiness of Floor and Deck Surfaces * BMSlOl Strength and Resistance to Corrosion of Ties for Cavity Walls * BMS102 Painting Steel 15(4 BMS103 Measurements of Heat Losses From Slab Floors * BMS104 Structural Properties of Prefabricated Plywood Lightweight Constructions for Walls,

Partitions, Floors, and Roofs Sponsored by the Douglas Fir Plywood Association.. * BMS105 Paint Manual with particular reference to Federal Specifications $1. 50 BMS106 Laboratory Observations of Condensation in Wall Specimens 15^ BMS107 Building Code Requirements for New Dwelling Construction * BMS108 Temperature Distribution in a Test Bungalow With Various Heating Devices 15^ BMS109 Strength of Houses: Application of Engineering Principles to Structural Design 70^ BMSllO Paints for Exterior Masonry Walls 20(4 BMSlll Performance of a Coal-Fired Boiler Converted to Oil 15^ B MSI 12 Properties of Some Lightweight-Aggregate Concretes With and Without an Air- Entraining Admixture 15^ BMS113 Fire Resistance of Structural Clay Tile Partitions 15fS BMS114 Temperature in a Test Bungalow With Some Radiant and Jacketed Space Heaters 25(4 BMS115 A Study of a Baseboard Convector Heating System in a Test Bungalow 20(4 BMS116 Preparation and Revision of Building Codes 20^ BMS117 Fire Resistance of Walls of Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Masonry Units 25(4 BMS118 Stack Venting of Plumbing Fixtures 25(4 BMS119 Wet Venting of Plumbing Fixtures 25(4 BMS120 Fire Resistance of Walls of Gravel-Aggregate Concrete Masonry Units 15^ BMS121 Investigation of Failures of White-Coat Plasters 30^ BMS122 Physical Properties of Some Samples of Asbestos-Cement Siding 20(4 BMS123 Fire Tests of Wood-Framed Walls and Partitions With Asbestos-Cement Facings * B MS124 Fire Tests of Steel Columns Protected With Siliceous Aggregate Concrete 15^ BMS125 Stone Exposure Test Wall 30(4 BMS126 The Self-Siphonage of Fixture Traps 20(4 BMS127 Effect of Aging on the Soundness of Regularly Hydrated Dolomitic Lime Putties 15(4 BMS128 Atmospheric Exposure Tests of Nailed Sheet Metal Building Materials 20(4 BMS129 Fire Endurance of Shutters for Moving-Stairway Openings 10^ BMS130 Methods and Equipment for Testing Printed-Enamel Felt-Base Floor Covering 15(4 BMS131 Fire Tests of Gunite Slabs and Partitions 15(4 BMS132 Capacities of Plumbing Stacks in Buildings 25(4 BMS133 Live Loads on Floors in Buildings 25(4 BMS134 Fire Resistance of Concrete Floors * BMS135 Fire Tests of Steel Columns Encased With Gypsum Lath and Plaster 15(i BMS136 Properties of Cavity Walls 15(4 BMS137 Influence of the Wash From Bronze on the Weathering of Marble 15^ BMS138 Effect of Edge Insulation Upon Temperature and Condensation on Concrete-Slab

Floors 20(4 BMS139 Studies of Stone-Setting Mortars 25(4 BMS140 Selected Bibliography on Building Construction and Maintenance 30(4 BMS140 Second Edition, Selected Bibliography on Building Construction and Maintenance * BMS141 Fire Endurance of Open-Web Steel Joist Floors With Concrete Slabs and Gypsum

Ceilings ._ 200 BMS142 Frost Closure of Roof Vents 25(4 BMS143 Fire Tests of Brick Walls 35(4 BMS144 Sound Insulation of Wall and Floor Constructions 40(S Supplement to BMS144, Sound Insulation of Wall, Floor, and Door Constructions 5^ BMS145 Fire Effects and Fire Control in Nitrocellulose Photographic-Film Storage 20(4 BMS146 Plasticity and Water Retentivity of Hydrated Limes for Structural Purposes 150

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