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THUKSDAY, SEPTEMBER THE WAYNESVILLE MOUNTAINEER Page 8 -:- BUILDING AND THE HOME 1.1 idi- Ceilings Govern j Ventilation Needs. The question of wiling heights in a home is not merely a matter of taste, but a problem which involves heating and ventilation. The solu tion is dependent upon the degree of efficiency desired by the owner. In dwellings built during the Vic torian era, rooms usually had ele vations of 10 or 12 feet. These ex treme heights were thought to aid in keeping the rooms cool during warm weather. Actually, unless the warm air was properly carried off, it only served to increase the tem perature of the rooms by storing upi masses of warm air. Any sensation of coolness noted was generally due to the mental reaction of the resi dents. It has been conclusively shown that any space more than 12 inches above the heads of windows, unless ventilated thoroughly, is of no value whatsoever in cooling the room. The modern trend is toward lower ceiling heights and adequate venti lation. When this principle of plan ning is followed there is a saving in construction costs effected without loss of livability. Also, because the area of the rooms with lower ceilings is less than that of those with great er elevations, heating costs are less. In small homes the general propor tions will be much more pleasing with lower room heights. Many old houses have attic space that cannot be used for living quarters because the ceiling is too low. When the downstairs rooms have excessive ceiling heights, these can be lowered and the attic elevation increased so that the space can be converted into bedrooms. Problems About HOMES Q. When wood starts to rot is there anything that can be done to check it? A. The remaining wood can be sav ed by the complete removal of the lotted wood. If decay is caused by dry iot, which is a fungus that will m-.l thi- infected wood must be fcut out Vmpletely and destroyed. When decay is caused by dampness, the wood that has rotted should be removed and replaced, and the new woodwork .protuefcod from future dampness in order to prevent a re currence of decay. When wood is affected by termites means must be taken to destroy their tunnels and to prevent them from reaching any moisture in the ground. Planned for Efficiency Read The Ads E, WALLACE LAWRENCE ARCHITECT Bradley Cottage Route 19 Phone 77 Waynesville, N. C. Q. Is it necessary to put metal flashing over the top of doors and windows? A. It is advisable. Wooden drip caps are frequently used in frame construction. A sheet of noncorro sive metal should be extended down over the top member of the window or door trim for enough to form a drip ami be turned up on the wall sheathing about 2 inches. Q. Is it possible to install extra floor plugs in a room? A. Yes. Call in a reliable electri cian and he can determine how it should be done. Do not attempt this work yourself, as you might over load the circuit or make a bad con nection that would create a fire haz ard. Q. We are installing all new, mod ern fixtures in our bathroom. The room is paneled in wood. Can tile be installed in its place? A. Yes. The wood paneling can be taken down, wire lath put up, and tile cemented to it, Q. Is it Safe to set wood floor beams right into the brick walls of a BUILDING SITES No better place can be found to build than this community. . . No better time to build than now. . No use to look further for someone to help you select the site than us. ... No time like the present, See Us. L. N. DAVIS & CO. Insurance - Real Estate PHONE 77 -:- Rentals Bonds MAIN STREET llBetter-LIGHTf 4rter,$IGH The home that is adequately wired for many needed OUTLETS ia the BRIGHTER home, in which there are happier people with better vision. Plenty of LIGHT, scientifically applied and used, is a constant protection for the eyes. Too frequently, it occurs, that some member of the family is compelled to use "second-rate", reflected . and too-far-removed light. This means. . . .of course. . . .eye strain. Allow us to examine your rooms. .study the outlet possibilities, and mak,e it possible for everyone to have the light their eye ' deserve. It is more economical to do this than to go through life doctoring ' ' ' faulty vision. 5 y Martin Electric Go. PHONE 33 CHURCH STREET I) e a I e r s F o r Frigidaire - Philco Radios Combustioneer Stokers W hen You Build or Remodel, Consult Us For Your ELECTRICAL WORK 1 .., WIMMWMVMi 1 Many Old Homes Need To Be Wired Most homes more than ten years old were wired for lighting purposes only. Today they are forced to carry an appliance load that is too .Tiuch for usual home efficiency. This extra load in the usual home is equivalent to an increase of approximately two thirds the original load. Overloaded wires leak, lack, power, and run up costs. The lights dim, appliances do not function properly, and each task takes longer that it should. Not only should the wires carry a load adequate for present needs, but they should be able to take care of reasonable expansion. The need of this is readily understood when a home owner reflects on present-day house hold uses of electricity and compares them with those of 15 years ago. Not only are more appliances being used, but modern homes are planned for more light. 3 1 BED I (2.0OM rf" I ulVINd I WALL I ol I I DINING BE-D aoow ROOM III U'S'XIO' ll'IO'" XmJT Tin I . - Wooden Strips I s On Glazed The panes in be held in place w.;h v , beads and not -.. When beads are u-t i also be a thin lav.-r TL.: l i it i his Miuuiu iilao wooden shouUU-r S,UB; glass rests and th.- Constant opening ; lloors will sunn J',.,.., cause the glass tu wooden strips breakage is greatly !( Doo: house? A. Yes; if they have not less than four-inch bearing. The beam ends should be treated against moisture where they enter the walls. The walls, of course, should be at least eight inches thick to permit this. Q. I would like to know some ma terial other than tile that I can use to cover my bathroom wall. A. If you want a tile effect, there are a number of good wallboards made in imitation of tile that are attractive and serviceable. If you do not insist on having that appearance there are waterproof wall boards with plain surfaces that you can use. These can be painted. You should use at least one coat of high gloss enamel as a finish. Only the best grades of enamel and paint should be used as steam and hot water vapor are very hard on these surfaces. Over-Scale Paper Patterns Lend Charm The charm of a small home, which often lies in its very compactness, can be enhanced by the use of over scale wallpaper patterns. Many new figured pattrens and new striped papers are available to home owners Who contemplate re decorating their homes this year. These loans are repaid in monthly installments over a period as long as five years. Lattice Fixtures Add To Attractiveness Of Homes Lattice columns lend lightness and grace to the general appearance of a home without detracting from its structural soundness. This type of column has been found particularly well suited for use with homes of Dutch Colonial design. Ornamental Strips Used For Decorations Horizontal metal strips, singly or in double or triple lines, are being used extensively in modern interior and also for exterior ornamentation of store buildings. These strips, usually of copper chrominum, monel, stainless steel, or aluminum, break up the monotony of solid-colored, walls. In interiors they may be used to seal together panels and in many other ways. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our apprecia tion to our friends and the doctor and nursing staff of Haywood County Hos pital for the kindness shown us dur ing the illness and death of our son and brother. Also for the floral con tributions. ' Mr. and Mrs. Dillard Hooper and Flooc Scale Plan Here ia a complete email home that was planned for efficiency and yet has a simple charm that will be enhanced with a little landscap ing. Although the house seems very small from the exterior, it contains four large rooms, kitchen, and bath. A comparative rarity in small homes is a f ull-sised dining room. This house incorporates this feature. It has a full basement. The house is in Columbus, Ohio, and was appraised at $5,250. A mortgage was insured on it for $4,000 by the Federal Housing Administration. Lighting Fixtures uecorationi Lighting fixture , integral parts f ,h,. ,Bte" icuui UCLU! UUOl, ;m-l ;i i;,,t neeu not saenhee beatuy in !ht terests of lighting (rtinnxy' '' When planning a m-w h .mc,ai... of fixture types that can be wirb'C with the architectural type house and the plan of intViMr U ation will assist the nwru-r in car ing out the motif that characttrii nis nome. jiuiuc un tiers wnuse iL'hi;r tures are outdated or which placement from other causw will a wide range of new fixtar avs able. Read The Ads Gmpku ROYAL i CUANIN9 1 ' s 4 jf V ' ""V !.l -? 1 a,! 'J " "" h J$X- - NNr Qmmi la atfalr wiM Vtal UiX 9fpt ww fttnn wvtk. it Uhmm Martin Electric C Get Ready For The Indoor Months Brighten The Home For Winter With A Paint Or Varnish For Every Job Now is the Time to Repair and Put in Weather-Strip- pin?: and Storm Windows You know you must have. , . COAL this winter, so why not get your sup ply delivered now. Our Satisfied Cus tomers Use VIRGLOW Phone 43 For many year have been dealers CoaI We kno fro m experience what type Rives het results in all h inff plants-O'"11 ' us. . . :. . . BLOCK -EG; STOKER Lower Prices In : Carload I "s Phone 43 The Depot Phones 43 -157 At family. I
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