San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-20
SERIES
!. Of H0MES|N
HIGHLANDS
G. Ranney Begins by
Building a Stucco Of
Spanish Design. x
DINE NEW FEATURES
Jas Solid Concrete Foun-
Hation and Unusual Ven
ilating System.

Beginning large home building
mpaisn in the Highlands, A. G.
fnney, investment builder, is con-
'uctins what is destined to be one
the most attractive one-story,
lcco Spanish style homes in San
htonio. - New features are being in
billed throughout the house, and two
three patented devices, such as
e Ranney Ventilated Ridge Roll.
Eubtless will make the home more
mfortable. 1t is bcin: built Mt 1922
ckirley avenue, in the new subdi-
fion. the Highlands, south Of High
I'D Park.
ALTHOUGH Mr.. Ranney has not an
unccd how many homes he will
lid in The Highlands. he says this
lcco dwelling. on Mckinley avenue.
the first of a series of modern
d permanent homes he will build
the new subdivisions.
Mr.. Ranne- says he is endeavoring
show home builders of San Antonio
pt-a home can be built of permanent
aterials at n cost which barely cx
Ids that of one built of inferior
terials. When completed this first
me will be practically fireproof. The
lis will be sound-proof and water
pof, announces the builder.
Foundation a Feature.
This home builder, who has just
gun his career rs such, is also an
gineer, an architect and con-
ictor. He has been n resident of
n Antonio for the last ten years
ID before beginning business for
blself he was employed by Terrell
rtIett Engineers. Inc.
Among the outstanding features OF
!. Ranney's first house, from stand
nts Of comfort and stability, are
foundation and ventilation system.
Se foundation has been constructed
th reinforced coi,crefe. A solid wall
concrete and thick slab Of the
me material beneath the floors com
Sc this unusually strong foundation.
tculation of cold air under the
use is eliminated by the wall
bund the sides. 7ft
A New Ventilator.
The Ranney Ventilated Ridge Roll,
Rented by Mr.. Ranney. assures the
bper ventilation of the upper por-
IN of the house. These ridge roll
ntilators are placed. along every
GO in the roof. The result is, warm
is permitted to escape. through the
lining in the roof ridges. Cool air
likewise permitted to enter the
ic.
Frame, stucco. plaster, metal lath
h National Steel Fabric" arc the
,terials used in building the walls
the dwelling, which Mr.. Ranney
rs will be waterproof and sound
Ipof.
National Steel Fabric is composed
Waterproof paper and steel wire.
is placed on the exterior of the
lis and the stucco is spread over
frhe home is designed after the
anisb- Mission style OF architecture.
$ Mr.. Ranney. 1t also has a
Ich of the Moorish style.
The stucco walls will have a rough
|ish and will be colored blue gray.
Will BE Sold. or.
Hardwood floors will be laid over
concrete foundation in all of the
rooms,s with the exception of the
b and kitchen. In these two rooms,
builder probably will place tile
composition flooring.
The latest in wiring plans will be
|talled in the house, announces the
3ldcr. Built-ins. attractive plumbing
electrical fixtures will be includ-
in the finishing touches. The
|ne probably will be completed and
|dy for the public's inspection dur
the first week of May, announces
Ranney. 1t will be sold when
hpleted, for price only 20 per
NJ greater than that of a similarity
)igned home built Of inferior ma
HAL. he SAWS.