Nails and fastenings for galvanized roofing and siding
The guide advises using zinc coated or other corrosion resistant nails for galvanized roofing and siding. Lead washers must not be used with lead headed nails. Nails should be long enough to clinch when using one inch nailing strips. About 43 1 2 to 2 pounds of nails per 100 square feet. Nails for corrugated sheets should be driven near the top of the corrugations and slanted. Care to avoid denting the metal.
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General rules for home renovation planning
The modernizer should assess material longevity and appearance over time, focusing on serviceability and return on investment. Priorities include durability, ease of upkeep, and long term costs, with secondary emphasis on other quality factors and potential future repairs.
Proper room proportions and design choices
The article discusses how height, width, and length affect a room’s appearance. It notes owners seek balanced proportions and can adjust through architectural design, decoration, color, draperies, rugs, window size, arches, doors, and furniture to improve harmony.
Living Room Walls Finish Suggestions from Architectural Forum
A questionnaire by Architectural Forum magazine finds that most households prefer rough plaster walls with casement windows and hardwood floors. For best effect, use a medium glossy paint in white, putty, or cream on rough plaster surfaces.
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Architectural Forum Magazine
Improving Home Comfort by Insulating Cold Floors
Cold floors in homes often cause unhealthful conditions and high heating costs. The FHA notes insulation can fix this, especially in rooms over basements or added extensions. Install insulation by nailing panels to ceilings or joists, then paint or Kalso mine the material if desired.
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Federal Housing Administration
Architectural Advice for Home Reconditioning
Consultation with an architect is urged when facing home reconditioning problems. Costs can be avoided and simpler, cheaper solutions found with expert advice. A modest fee may be offset by savings and a better final result. An architect provides trained diagnosis and prescription for reliable contract execution.
Home Maintenance Tips From A Practical Guide
Restore paint with softened brushes and use plastic roofing cement to fasten linoleum. Ground one side of each electrical circuit and ensure ventilation under non cellar areas. Clean brownstone steps with weak muriatic acid solution. Use lard oil or soap to ease sash sticking and paint wood when dry. Fill wood cracks with putty and paint furniture upside down on paper for easy edge painting.
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