Soil at Post Office Location Withstands 200 Ton Test
Construction crews plan to finish Monday driving 94 concrete piles to support the Pittsfield Post Office on Fenn Street. Robert H. McIntyre, general superintendent for the Davidson Management Co. of Arlington, said the project remains on schedule as crews from Davidson complete piling work.
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Pittsfield
Fenn Street
Robert
McIntyre
Davidson Management Co
Arlington
Second Home Plans Book Offered
Autumn brings cooling days ideal for cabin building and finishing. The booklet Vacation Land Homes offers 11 cabin floor plans with sketches and a materials list for 10 cents, with construction plans later at nominal cost from Western Wood Products Association in Portland Oregon. The note covers paint prep and Pile tests by Franks Foundation Co Boston, describing No slump concrete piles reaching 200 tons test load and rapid daily installation.
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Western Wood Products
Association
Yeon Building
Portland
Ore
Call Plumber For Clogged Sewer Pipes
Root growth blocks sewers and leaks invite roots. A plumbing contractor tests an auger to cut growth or flushes a chemical to slow further growth. Neither fix lasts. leaks must be repaired or pipe replaced with watertight material for a permanent solution.
Elderly Targeted By Home Improvement Swindlers
Washington reports that elderly homeowners are prime targets for home repair con artists who use door knuckles and smooth talk to gain entry and sign needless contracts. The Better Business Bureau cites millions aged 65 plus as vulnerable, detailing disguises from gutter to electrical repairmen and citing cases of thousands lost on faulty projects. It urges caution through doorbell skepticism, prepayment investigation, and checking with local chambers or the BBB before hiring unknown firms.
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Washington
UPI
National Better Business Bureau
Better Business Bureau
Bureau
Eld
The
Business Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Low Maintenance Homes Fetch Higher Appraisals
A survey of building appraisers finds buyers prefer low maintenance homes. Reports indicate exterior finishes that require no painting such as mineral fiber siding earn higher valuations. Suggestions include paneling the eating alcove to distinguish the area. Western hemlock pairs well with walnut, mahogany, and teak for dining sets.
Siphon Jet Is the Best For Homes
A home bathroom water closet should have top mechanics, easy maintenance, and pleasing appearance. The siphon jet with elongated bowl flushes quietly and efficiently and costs little more than basic models. An off the floor model eases cleaning and allows flexible bathroom layout. write to the Plumbing Fixture Manufacturers Association in Washington DC for more info.
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Plumbing Fixture Manufacturers Association
19Th Street
N.W
Washington
D.C
Experts See Wider Use of Plastics in Steel Buildings
A 10 day international Lehigh University conference on plastic design for steel framed structures drew 430 educators from 16 foreign countries and 41 states. Leaders outlined steps for code updates, ongoing Lehigh research into unbraced frames, and earthquake design implications for tall buildings.
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Bethlehem
Lehigh University
George Driscoll
Lehigh
States
District of Columbia
Puerto Rico
Ahdd
American Tron & Steel Instiute
National Science Foundation
American Institute of Steel Construction
Americain Society of Civil Engineers
American Society For Engineersng Education
Navy Department
Bureau of Ships
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Offices of Naval Research
Welding Research Council
United States
Fritz, Engineering Laboratory
Frug Laboratory
Don't Take Heating For Granted When Buying A Home
Advice from the National Better Heating Cooling Council urges buyers to invest in a hydronic heating system for efficiency and comfort. Separate air conditioning with baseboard heat can provide even year round comfort, zoning, and the option to heat pools or greenhouses. A 16 page booklet offers further principles, free from Heart of the House at 250 Park Ave New York NY 10017.
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Council
Coun
Heart of the House
Better
Park Ave
New York
N.Y
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National Paint, Varnish & Lacquer Association
Franks Foundation Co
Boston
St. Mark’s Elementary School
C. M. Goodrich & Son, Inc
Merrill Read
LYNCH
Esa
South Street
Robert F. Buckhorn
Contractor
S Supply Co., Inc
Hawthorne Ave
ST. Mark’s
C & C Plumbing & Heating Contractors
AL Cardillo
Anthony Cancilla
ST. Mark’s School & Parish Center
William L. Phair & Sons, Inc
Pittsfield, Mass
St. Mark's Parish
Joseph Francese Inc
Fenn'St
Committee of Structural Steel Producers
Committee of
National
Better Heating Cooling Council
Sid Buckham
Prop
Berkshire Plate Glass
First Street
Bigelow
Bigelow Commercial Carpeting
Haddad
St. Mark
Harland B. Foster Inc
Newell St
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