New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-12
RULES TO GOVERN
BUILDING GARAGE
Conform to Architectural Lines of
Surroundings, Structures,
and Materials.
FIGURE FOR TWO MACHINES
Value Of Estate 10 Increased and viii
Give Owner Less Trouble In Every
Way-InstaIlation Of Equip
ment Important.

The same fundamental rules govern
the building of a garage that apply to
the building Of a 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 a gar
age to figure on accommodations for
at least two machines. The addition
al cost of making a slightly larger
building is but a small proportion Of
the cost of a one-car garage, and when
n considers that the investment val
lie Is doubled, the added initial expen-
diture Is well worth while. At the pre-
valling rental rates and the big de-
mand for automobile space in all built
up sections, the larger garage can be
erected as a good paying investment.
Essentials In Construction.
Good workmanship and materials
are just as essential in the building
Of a 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 n 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 n good
plan to sheathe the inside Of the walls
and ceiling as a 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 al
low a person to crawl into should be
constructed. This device will permit
the owner to lie underneath his cal and
enable him to make any adjustments
necessary. The installation Of a drain
at the bottom of the pit is very con-
~venient.
Water connections are desirable In
many purposes. It Is convenient for
filling radiators, washing the car and
keeping the floor clean. The connec-
lions with the house system would
cost but little more as n 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 liohts,
Electric lights should be installed In
the garage II possible. Electricity ell
inmates danger of explosion from gaso-
line fumes and extensions may be car.
ried to any part Of the building. A
permanent bulb is necessary owe the
work bench while the trouble lamp
with an extended cord can be used I'M
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 a 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.
The 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 the
average garage is six feet long and a
foot wide. The front board Of the
bench proper may be made of a 2 by 8
plank, which will permit the placing
Of n wise and enable it to stand the
pounding that is often necessary.
Cross braces on the legs will support
a shelf for the storage of materials and
tools.