New-York tribune., 1909-03-07
SOME POINTS ON BUILDING A BUNGALOW

ad,o.o-s -, all sbapes. sizes and styles to fit the
architecture and decoration Of any dWelAiS nous,
Some are adapted 10 walls. otherS 10 Io4 CO
curved spaces under window seats and BESIDE
staircases Being in sections. they may DC eAl-
larged or reduced at any time. They may De IN
stalled In a box beneath the floor. heating fresh
outside air. which then passes into the room
through wall register OF current of outside air
may be led directly under a radiator located IN d
room. Naturally this combination OF ventilation
with heat requires much more radiation surface
The steam system is designed 10 operate with from
two five pounds OF pressure
Hot water systems cost more than steam because
larger pipes and more radiator surfaces are neces-
sary The mean temperature Of the water at the
boiler is estimated 1S0 degrees. However. 1t IS
said that is the ideal heat absorber. and that
there is economy in the consumption of fuel The
system gives equable temperature Even after
the fire goes down. the large body OF water in pipes
and radiators distributes its heat for hours There
are no sudden extremes OF scorching heat and
chilling No hammering in the pipes is heard.
q with steam radiators.
A pressure system of hot water heating is de-
scrlbed by Perry Weber Rathbun in The American
Carpenter and Builder The writer declares that
with hot water under pressure less radiation sur
face needed and the efficiency of steam is gained
without its disadvantages. The water may be
heated up to 24O degrees without boiling There IS
q quicker circulation and more absorption of heat
together with a saving OF fuel On plant five
to seven tons OF coal have been saved in a winter
There is no danger in pressure when a mercury
regulator is used. This is better than an unreliable
safety valve. A column Of mercury exerts press
of about ten pounds to the square inch upon
tho system: above that the mercury seal is dis
placed and the water overhows into the expansion
tank. The cost OF the pressure system a square
foot is given IS cents whereas the ordinary hot
water system costs about 771z cents a square foot
The statement of cost for installation of the
pressure system In q twelve-room house follows
One sectional cast iron water boiler with
Five hundred nifty square feet ss inch radia ~
Five dty-aye square feet 2o-inch iO' %
onehaif-inch. A-inch and Inch valves and union loo
sssssn sIssr' air vents 1tss tss
One 9-inch feed cock ..-...--.......--........ 90
On: ONE a altitude ae'J%S%s'sF gauge 1 1SS
one twsnty-six gallon galvanized expansion tank.
complete with gauge 90
n. P floor and ceiling plates $50
Pipe hangers cast iron fittings nipples and pipe 12O
pipe coSeTIng 40 %
Asbestos boiler cement
One mercury regulator 1879
Materials s64a 50
Foundation PPs 2I2
Labor FOR one ftter and one helper and contractors
Contract price. $500 90
The lighting of a bungalow gives scope for the
owners fances and artistic tastes It Is not often
that electricity or gas is available The choice
remains between independent lighting plant and
the convenient and economical kerosene. A small
acetylene plant. costing about s75. will mpart the
brilliance OF the Rialto. perhaps rather incon-
gruously for a sylvan retreat. The subdued mel
low glow OF oil lamps concealed within antique
hammered brass. wrought iron lanterns sus-
pended from the ceilings of living room and piazza
by quaint chains obtained from a crossroads black
smith, harmonIzes with spirit of restfuIness and
rustic peace.