Evening star., 1927-11-05
Proves Comfortable and
Attractive for Occupants
of Both Apartments.
BEST ARRANGEMENT
OF ROOMS is SHOWN
Architect Estimates Type of
House Described Can Be
Built for $19,500.
BY l.. PORTER MOORE.
President, Home Owners Institute, Inc.

The duplex home, or income
home, as it is sometimes known.
represents method by which large
proportion of the homes upkeep eN-
penses may he eliminated for the
owner. Where the architectural de-
failing peculiar to this form of CON
structiOn is properly executed, TINS
type of home may be comfortable.
attractive dwelling for the occupants
Of both apartments. An example ot
good architectural work of this type
is shown in the duplex design fea-
tured today as plan No. ISIS.
The home is of English design in
brick veneer and half timbered stucco.
A vcstibule used by both families is
entered through quantity shelter ed
TOund-head door Upstairs and down
stairs floor plans closely correspond.
and each is an apartment of liVable
dimensions, skillfully planned to take
advantage of every inch of space. The
living rooms have genuine tireplaces
and communicate with the dining
rooms through wide openings. which
enlarge the apparent size of each
room.
Central Hall Plan.
Central halls, each provided with
linen closet, connect the two bedrooms
kitchen and bath. A dining alcove is
provided in each kitchen. which is eff
ciently laid out for the quick serving
of meals. A rear stairway and rear
porch are provided.
With its subage of $50 feet, Arthur
Bates Lincon of New York. consult.
ing architect. Home owners Institute.
estimates that this duplex home could
be built for about S19,500.
Outline of recommended specif1ca-
tions follows:
Masonry-Concrete footings under
all walls, as shown on drawings. All
foundation walls to be poured con
crete mixed with waterproofing com
pound. Exterior walls of selected
common brick veneer and stucco. as
shown on plans: chimney of common
brick. all fiues lined. F'ireplaces of
selected brick: provide ash dump with
clean-out door in cellar.
Observation-Disclosures incinerator to
be installed in chimney. with receiv. |
ing hopper doors located in or near |
the kitchen for disposal of garbage
and trash
Carpenty-ATl framing lumber |
shall he we'll seasoned and free from !
large knots. either Douglas fir or yell /
ow pine. California white pine for |
millwork and interior trim:
,ak floors; steel bridging for floor
Ioists. Interior doors and built-in
sitchen cabinet as required in detailed
'pecifica tions
Hardware-Owner shall furnish all
finishing hardware for doors and win
lows. for closets and casework The
contractor will furnish a correct list
" hardware and is To put it on in
l careful. workmanlike manner. All
a r !
If brass or bronze
Stucco work--Where shown on
1lans walls shall he finished with
hree coats of cement siucco. Finish
.oat coiorrd and textured as directed.
Easement windows--copper steel
easement windows recommended.
Plastering and LatI,ing.
Plastering and I.athing-Threecoa
work over metal lath is recommended
\ less expensive job NAV be obtained |
through the use of one-half inch Of
plaster over fat rib expa nded metal
ath or even wood lath.
Metal work--Gutters. rain.pipes.
valleys and flashing to he 16-ounce
copper.
Roofing-Roof OF asphalt. slafe.sur.
accd. copperclad or asbestos shingles.
o be laid In accordance with manu-
acturer's instructions.
Painting-Strictiy pure white lead
md linseed oil in proper proportion.
With zinc oxide where desired. or
'ood grade Of ready-mixed paint shall
'e used Interior trim to receive two
'ood coats OF fiat paint and one coat
Il fiat enamel. Finished floors to be
'arnished or waxed throughout as
lirected
Electrical Work-CompIete system