Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-11
Design Featured This
Week Won Award in
State Contest.
UNIQUE SHAPE ADDS
TOATTRACTIVENESS
Bullion Vestibule and Quaint
Multiple Chimney
Lend Charm.
BY l.. PORTER MOORE,

| President Home Owners Institute. Inc
We are featuring today, as Plan No.
ZOOS, a siX-room modern English
house Of common brick The design
is from Harold II. Davis and was
awarded first prize in the State compe-
tition conducted by the 1925 exhibit
ton committee of tbs Architectural
Club of New Haven. The house since
has proved a great faVorite with home
builders.
Among it's outstanding points is its
unique IL" shape, its attractive little
bullion vestibule and the quaint null
tiple chimney. It's sturdy oak door
and gate and enormous easement win
dows are added features. The window
arrangement gives at once an appear
ance of dignified formality and the
coziness of a studio. in addition to the
advantages from the standpoint or
light and ventilation.
From the vestibule one enters a
large hall, containing stairway and
closets. The living room at the right
is unusually spacious for small
house, and contains an open fireplace
and a door leading to the side porch.
From the dining room one has access
to the living room, porch. terrace IN
the rear. and pantry and breakfast
alcove on the left, beyond which is the
kitchen.
The second floor contains three
double bedrooms, a bath and four
closets which would delight the house
wife. The home has a remarkable
amount Of dignity for small house,
and vet it's coy atmosphere Is out
standing. The durab ility of its con-
struction represents a lasting invest
ment, and the simplicity Of it's design
is such as would not be likely to pail,
as in the case of less conservative
plans.
According to the estimates Of Arthur
Bates Lincoln. consulting architect OF
Home Owners Institute, the house
contains 1890 cubic feet. The home
may be erected in the vicinity OF New
York for approximately $4,000. out
line of recommended specifications
follows:
Masonry. footings under
all walls, as shown on drawings. All
foundation walls to be concrete block
or poured concrete, mixed with water
proofing compound. Exterior walls
of common brick. Chimney OF COM
mon brick, all flues lined. Fireplace
of selected brick; provide ash dump
with clean-out door in cellar.
Observation-Disclosures incinerator to
be installed in chimney with receiving
hopper door located in or near the
kitchen for disposal of garbage and
trash.
Carpentry.-All framing lumber
shall be well seasoned and free from
large knots, either Douglas fir or vel.
low pine. California white pine for
exterior millwork and interior trim;
oak floors Steel bridging for floor
ioists, interior doors and built-in kitch-
en- cabinet as required in detailed
specifications.
observation-disclosures shall furnish all
finishing hardware for doors and win
dows, for closets and casework. The
contractor will furnish a 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.
Easement Windows.-Steel easement
windows may be used at owners
option.
Plastering and Lathing.-Three-co
work over metal lath is recommended. |
A less expensive job may be obtained
the use of one-half inch of
plaster over flat-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 If |
desired by owner.
Metal Work.-Gutters, leaders, down |
spouts and flashing to be 16-ounce |
copper or No. II gauge zinc.
Roofing. Roof of slate surfaced, |
or asbestos shingles; color |
as selected to be laid in accordance |
with manufacturers instructions. Ce- |
dar shingles may be used 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 fiat enamel Finished floors to |
be vanished or waxed throughout as
directed.
Electrical Work.-Complete system |
Of electric wiring from meter to all |
including all panel boards, |
junction boxes and all 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 pro-
vided as shown on plans and in &C.
cordance with local regulations. Brass |
piping for hot and cold water lines.
Gas or coal fired hot-water heater.
Where sewage connections are un.
available. use of septic tank or rein.
forced concrete recommended
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