Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-23
Attic Space Afforded
If Owner Desires
Extra Room.
STRUCTURE GIVES
SOLID APPEARANCE
Living and Dining Rooms
and Open Fireplaces
Are Features.
BY l.. PORTER MOORE.

President Home Owners INSTITUTE
The small brick house featured as
Plan No. 266S cannot fail to charm
the prospective home owner, whether
he plans to build in city, country or
suburb. 1t is the popular type which
affords attic space, which may be nm
ished either at the time the house IS
built or later. as need arises. 1t was
designed by r. Alex Dillson OF PITTS
burgh.
The low hanging roof with its CEN
trail peak lends interest to the exterior
and the bay-window Enclosure ADDS
coy note. The PANIED doorway win
it's rounded top adds a formal toucn'
which is balanced by the brick porch
at the other side. On the whole, the
house gives an impression of solidity
and permanence which Is always de-
sirable in home.
Within doors the size of the living
room is an attraction. The open lire
place promises Winter comfort, While
a door leading to the porch Is sum-
mer feature. The dining room at the
rear also opens onto the porch. A very
complete kitchen and breakfast nook
adjoin the dining room.
The second floor contains three ma
jor bedrooms, maids room. bath and
seven closets. The house lends itself
to the installation of up-to-date con-
venienceS.
According to the estimates Of Ar
thur Bates Lincoln, consulting archi'
tect of Home Owners Institute, the
house contains $4,000 cubic feet and
may be erected for approximately
$4,000. Outline of recommended
specifications follow:
Accomplishments footings under
all walls, as shown on drawings. All
foundation walls to be poured con-
crete to be mixed with waterproofing
compound. Exterior walls and chin.
ney of common brick; all flues lined.
Fireplace of selected brick; provide
ash dump with cleanout door in
cellar.
Carpentry ALI framing lumber
shall be we'll 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
joists. Interior doors and built-in,
kitchen cabinet as required in detailed
specifications.
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
lath and wood lath. Insulating lum-
Der 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. II gauge zinc.
Roofing-Roof of asphalt, slate.
surfaced. copper-clad or asbestos
shingles; to be laid in accordance with
manufacturers instructions.
Painting-Strictly pure white lead
and lnseed 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
directed.
Electric Work-Complete system of
electric wiring from meter to all out
let's, including all pane boards. juno.
ton boxes and all other fittings. The
installation must be in accordance
with the rules and regulations Of the
National Board of Fire Underwriters.