Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-27

Front Porch Provides
Pleasant Outdoor
Resting Place.
UPSTAIRS BALCONY
OF SPACIOUS DESIGN
Interior Appointments
Indicate Thought for
Family Comfort.
BY l.. PORTER MOORE,
,resident Home OMners' lnatitutc. Inc

President Home Owners Institute. Inc.
The prospective home owner who
deplores the sacrifice of the broad
veranda in so many modern designs
will find much to please him in the
siX-room house featured To-Day as plan
No. 212-S. The plan encompasses a
number of good features. in addition
20 its solid. tiresafe construction. The
exterior shows q slight southern in
fluence. sufficiently modified to assure
its adaptability to any locality.
The front porch, with its cement
columns, suggests the architectural
style of a few years ago when the
beauty of a home was largely judged
BY the size of its veranda The coy
hammock and porch swing. out of
place on smaller porches. will have
ample room in this home. where the
family may have an actual outdoor
living room. The upstairs balcony. eX-
tending the width of the house, is
graceful note and another porch at
the rear an added convenience.
Interior Plan.
The wide living room has an open
fireplace In the dining room is an
attractive bay-window Enclosure. A
cold room adjoining the kitchen should
materially reduce refrigerating ex-
penses. The second floor contains
four closets. in addition to the three
bedrooms, one of which has an open
fireplace similar to the living room
fire. The bath is large and well
planned.
On the whole, the house. with it's
red brick walls and white porches. be-
speaks the conservative grace which
any family might wish for its home.
nv nf hn no
that the design will not be eclipsed
by newer types which may arise. The
whole keynote is permanence, and
the equipment should be such as to
also assure lasting service.
According to the estimates OF Ar
thur Bates Lincoln. consulting archl.
tect of Home Owners Institute. the
house contains about $4,000 cubic feet
and NAV be erected in the vicinity or
New York for approximately Sl4,0oo.
Outline of recommended specifications
follow:
Masonry footings under
all walls, as shown on drawings. All
foundation walls to be concrete block
or poured concrete, to be mixed with
waterproofing compound. All exterior
walls of common brick. Chimneys of
common brick. all fiues lined. Fire
place of selected brick; provide ash
DUNN with clean-out door in cellar.
CARPENTRY. All framing lumber
shall be well seasoned and free from
large knots, either Douglas fir or yell
low pine. California white pine for
exterior mill work and interior trim;
oak floors. Steel bridging for floor
ioists, interior doors and bullt-ln
kitchen cabinet as required in detailed
specifications. ;,
finishing hardware for doors and win
dows, for closets and casework. The
contractor will furnish a correct list
of hardware and is to put 1t on IN
careful, workmanlike manner. All
hardware on exterior openings to be
of brass or bronze.
Easement Windows.-Steel easement
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
through the use of one-half inch OF
plaster over fiat rib expanded metal
lath, or even wood lath. We suggest
YOU obtain alternate bids on metal
iath and wood Iath. Insulating lum-
Der or plaster board may be used il
desired by the owner.
Metal Work. -- Cutters. leaders,
downspouts and flashing to be 16-ounce
copper.
Roofing.-Roof of asbestos, slate
surfaced, or copperclad shingles, at
owners option.
Painting.-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 fat enamel Finished floors to be
vanished or waxed throughout as
directed.
Electrical Work.-Complete system
Of electric wiring from meter to all
outlets, including all panel boards,
junction boxes and other fittings. The
installation must be in accordance
with the rules and regulations of the
National Board Of Fire Underwriters.
Plumbing "A complete system and
fixtures ready to use shall be provided,
as shown on plans and in accordance
with local regulations. Brass piping
for hot and cold water lines. Gas or
coal fired hot-water heater. Ii sewer
connections are not available, use OF
septic tank of reinforced concrete rec
commended.
Tile Work.-Tile work and VAIN
scot in bathroom, with built-in china
accessories.