Evening star., 1927-04-30
Latest Design Follows
Picturesque Lines
of Old World.
CHANGES ARE MADE
TO MEET u. S. IDEAS.
Pleasant Features Make
House Attractive at
Moderate Cost.
BY l.. PORTER MOORE,


The vogue for the house of English
feeling is manifesting itself through
out the country. We are recognizing
the advantages of such houses, and, in
more or less modified form, / believe
there are as many of them being built
as there are houses of colonial inspira-
ton. / consider it ideally adapted to
the suburban localities, due to the air
of restCulness and retirement the Eng
lish architecture possesses
The small house design shown today,
plan No 255-S, is an AmericaniZed and
modernized adaptation of the English
cottage, employing sturdy common
brick walls, a beautifully restrained
use of half timbering and a durable
roof of slate in place of the traditional
thatch. The curving sweep of the roof
line. the contrast between the dull red
of the brick, the brown-stained half
timber, the tinted stucco and the stout
oak door with it's loaded light are eX-
terror features which give the house
the distinctive tone which we all de-
sire in our homes.
A lot 40 feet wild will accommodate
the house, which should be set as low
as possible.
Within there are six good rooms,
living room extending the length of
the house, flanked by the dining room
and kitchen, on the main floor. Ac-
cess to the living room is had through
an entry with a coat closet.
The living room proper has more
than 308 square feet of floor space; 1t
is exceptionally large for a house or
this size. 1t includes a fireplace and
a pleasant bay window. An archeo
opening separates it from the dining
room.
The kitchen is we'll lighted and am
ply equipped with modern built-in con-
yeniences, which include an ironing
board in the breakfast table.
on the second floor there are three
good bedrooms, each with cross-Ventl-
iation and good closet space; bath
and a closet for linen. By a window
in the master bedroom there is pleas
ant built-in seat. At the turn of the
stair there is a large closet.
The house contains about 5o,ooO
cubic feet. 1t can be built, accordlng
to the estimates of Arthur Bates LIN
coin. consulting architect of the Home
owners Institute, in the vicinity OF
New York City, for approximately
$12 900.
Outline of recommended specifica-
tions follows:
asonary-Concrete footing under
all walls, as shown on drawings. All
foundation walls to be poured concrete
TO be mixed with waterproo1ng COM
Mound. Exterior walls and chamney
of common brick; all f1ues lined, or
no1Ind. Exterior walls and chimney
brick. Fireplace of selected brick; pro"
vide ash dump with clean-out door III
cellar.
ncinerator-Built-in incinerator 10
be installed in chimney with receiving
hopper door located in or near the
kitchen for disposal Of garbage ana
trash.
Carpentry-All framing lumber shall
be well seasoned and free from large
knots. either Douglas fir or yellow
pine. California white pine for exte-
rior mill work and interior trim; oak
floors. Steel bridging for floor Joists.
Interior doors and built-in kitchen cab
met as required in detailed specigca-
tions.
HardWare--Owner shall furnish all
finishing hardware for doors and Win
dows for closets and casework. The
will furnish correct list
of hardware and is to put it on in
careful, workmanlike manner. All
hardware on exterior openings TO be
of brass or bronze.
Stucco Work-Where shown on
plans walls shall be finished with
three coats Of cement stucco. Finish
coat colored and textured as directed.
Easement Windows-Steel case
ment windows may be used at owners
option.
Plastering and Lathing-Three-coat
work over metal lath is recommended. |
A less expensive job may be obtained
the use of one-half inch of
pl;fster over fiat rib expanded metal |
lath or even wood Iath. We suggest
you obtain alternate bids on metal lath |
and wood lath. Insulating lumber or
plaster board may be used il desired
by owner.
Metal WOrk-Gutters, leaders, down
spouts and flashing to be 16-ounce
copper or No. IL gauge zinc.
Rooting-~Roof of slate-surfaced, cop
per clad or asbestos shingles; to be
laid in accordance with manufacturer
instructions.
ainting-Strictly pure white lead
and linseed oil in proper proportion
with zinc oxide where desired, or a
good grade of ready-miXed paint shall
be used Interior trim to receive two
good coats of fiat paint and one coat
of fiat enamel Finished floors TO be
vanished or waxed throughout as di
rected.
Electrical Work-Complete system
IF electric wiring from meter to all out
let's, including all panel boards, juno
ton boxes and all other fittings. The
installation must be in accordance