Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-04-20
RULES TO GOVERN
BUILDING GARAGE
Conform to Architectural Lines OF
Surroundings, Structures,
and Materials.
FIGURE FOR TWO MACHINES
Value of Estate Is Increased and viii
Give Owner Less Trouble In Every
Way-InstaIlation Of Equip
ment Important.

The same fundamental rules govern |
the building of garage that apply tc
the building of house. Care must
be taken to see that the style of struc-
ture conforms with the architectural
lines of surrounding buildings and that
the materials used are not in too great
contrast with the house.
1t Is advisable when building gar
age to figure on accommodations for
at least two machines. The addition
al cost of making slightly larger
building is but small proportion OF
the cost of a one-car garage, and when
one considers that the investment val
ue Is doubled, the added initial expen-
diture Is well worth while. At the pre-
vailing rental rates and the big de-
mand for automobile space in all built
up sections, the larger garage can be
erected as good paying investment.
Essentials In Construction.
Good workmanship and materials
are just as essential in the building
of garage as in the construction of
the house. A good garage increases
the value of an estate and will give the
owner less trouble In every way. A
concrete floor will be found more serv-
| iceable than q wooden one and will en-
nance the appearance of the building.
The installation of the garage equip
ment Is of the utmost Importance and
| should be attended to under the direct
| supervision of the owner. 1t Is good
| plan to sheathe the inside of the walls
| and ceiling as means to conserve the
| heat, and the economy effected by the
| double walls will probably equal the
| additional cost in one season.
A pit of sufficient dimensions to all
| low a person to crawl into should be
constructed. This device will permit
| the owner to lie underneath his car and
enable him to make any adjustments
necessary. The installation of drain
at the bottom of the pit is very con-
venient.
Water connections are desirable In
| the garage, as water is needed for
many purposes. 1t Is convenient for
| filing radiators, washing the car and
| keeping the floor clean. The connec-
lions with the house system would
cost but little more as rule than d.
rect connection with the street system
| and the advantages of hot and cold
water more than offset the extra out
lay involved.
| Use Electric Lights.
Electric lights should be installed In
| the garage If possible. Electricity ell
inmates danger of ex. -osion from gaso-
line fumes and extensions may be car.
ried to any part Of the building. A
permanent bulb Is necessary over the
work bench while the trouble lamp
with an extended cord can be used un-
der the cars and in shaded corners.
An economical device which is
worthy of consideration is the under
ground gasoline tank. This may be
placed outside the building with pipe
running underground into the garage
The underground style of tank stores
the gasoline away from the building
and insures its safety from ignition
It also enables the owner to purchase
his gasoline in large quantities with
the advantage of wholesale prices.
Tie work bench is an indispensable
fixture in a garage and should be con
structed to allow plenty of working
space. A good sized bench for tn;
average garage is six feet long and {
foot wide. The front board of the
bench proper may be made of by
plank, which will permit the placins
| of n wise and enable it to stand tn,
pounding that is often necessary
Cross braces on the legs will suTpor
shelf for the storage of materials ant
tools.