Evening star., 1928-03-10
Variety of Exteriors
Possible With Same
Interior Plan.
ECONOMY IN COST
NOTABLE FEATURE
Separate Entrances and Use
of Same Chimneys
Provided.
BY l.. PORTER MOORE


Possessing the architectural requisites
so frequently lacking in the two-family.
or income type of home, Plan No
300-S could well be built in even those
neighborhoods where restrictions of de-
sign are imposed upon new homes.
Such plan as the one shown today.
by Harold E. Paddon. New York archi-
tect, obviates a frequently heard OBJ
lection to the two-family house, in that
the usual demoralizing effect upon
regional realty values is eliminated by
good architectural design. The two
perspectives shown with the plans to-
day illustrate how the same interior
plan may be !ncloSed with variety OF
differing eXteriors. The house contains
32,500 cubic feet.
Seven houses, all having differing cX-
teriors but the same interior plans, and
built from this design. are now nearing
completion in the Monroe Manor de-
velopment at Ridgewood. N. J.
The main problem heretofore in
building the two-family house has been
that of overcoming the Objectionable
appearance of fiat roof design without
incurring the expense of large attics.
This has been met in this instance by
the use Of projecting bays and over
hanging gables. While the designs
shown are characteristically English.
others are being built with Spanish
and Colonial exteriors. The use OF Eng
lish detail work. as in the chimney
pots. half f-timbering and wrought iron.
is being alternated with Spanish or
Colonial details.
Plans Permit Economy.
The interior layout permits of using
the same chimney for the fireplaces
and of the same plumbing mains for
both bathrooms, which Is an important
point in construction economy. AL
though both families would utilize the
same facilities. privacy Is we'll provided
for by separate entrances, the two fam
lilies meeting only on the rear service
stairs.
An outline of the specifications rec
commended by Home Owners Institute
for this design is as follows:
Masonry.-Concretef footings under all
walls, as shown on drawings. All foun-
dation walls TO be poured concrete or
concrete block. Concrete TO be mixed
with waterproofing compound. CHM
ney of common brick. all fiues lined.
Fireplaces OF selected brick: provide
ash dumps with clean-out door
Carpentry.-All framing lumber shall
be we'll seasoned and free from large
knots. either Douglas fir or yellow pine,
California white pine for exterior mill
work and interior trim: oak floors; steel
bridging fer floor joists. Interior doors
and built-in kitchen cabinet as required
In detailed specifications.
Hardware. shall furnisl1 all
finishing hardware for doors and win
dows, for closets and casework. The
contractor viii furnish a correct list
Of hardware and Is to put 1t on In
careful. workmanlike manner. All hard
ware on exterior openings TO be OF
brass or bronze.
Three Coats OF Stucco.
Stucco Work.-Where shown on plans
walls shall be finished with three coats
of cement stucco. Finish coats colored
and textured as directed
Easement Windows.-Steel easement
windows may be used at owners option.
Plastering and Lathing g.-Three-c
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
iath or wood lath. Insulating lumber
or plaster board may be used II desired
Metal Work-Gutters. pipes. val
leys and flashing to be l6-ounce copper.
Rooflng.-To be of fiat clay or con-
crete tile. carefully laid In accordance
with instructions of the manufacturer
Roofs on projecting bays TO be OF rigid
asbestos, copperclad or slate-surfaced
shingles.
Painting 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 OF fiat
enamel. Finished floors to be vanished
or waxed throughout as directed.
Electrical Work.--~Complete system OF
electric wiring from meter to all out
lets. including all panel boards. juno