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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1956
Page
23
In a Barrington Illinois design by Brooks and Coddington for the U S Gypsum Research Village, the space under the stairs becomes a sleeping area and art studio. A wheeled bed extends from an 80 inch long alcove, with pegboard walls for paintings and a back shelf for pillows, transforming day to night use.
Linn County issued six building permits for new dwellings last week under the county zoning ordinance. Permit recipients include Paul J. Marsh for a Fairfax residence valued at 8000 dollars and William J. Kirkley for a Marion dwelling valued at 7700 dollars.
Kay Conway at the University of Nebraska stresses two rules for using new household equipment. Read both the directions and the guarantee because changes are frequent and proper use depends on clear guidance. The guarantee may require mailing a card to the manufacturer immediately to be valid.
A list of residents and firms filing permits for reroofing remodeling new garages and dwellings in multiple streets including Eleven th street SE Second avenue SW and Mt Vernon road SE with varied costs from 50 to 12 000 dollars and names such as Vernon Apartments Inc Ellen Pirmartin Bingham and Stark Realty listed among applicants.
A roundup of bids shows individuals proposing reroofing and some garage work on multiple addresses including 705 Fifth Avenue SE 404 Twenty-sixth Street SE and 1545 Bever Avenue SE with prices ranging from 144 to 667 dollars. Contractors include Nate Frink Maxine White Alfred Schlantz and many others with work on dwellings and garages across SE NE SW and NW sections.
Modern living produces more water vapor from indoor uses like washing and spinning clothes. Dried indoors the moisture enters the air, with smaller houses offering less air to disperse it. Adequate ventilation at all times protects the structure of your home.
Guidelines for asbestos cement roofing shingles emphasize dry weather installation. Do not apply on damp roofs. When hiring a contractor, ensure protection for unfinished roof sections and place a felt layer over the top course to stop rain from seeping underneath.
The Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau announces central summer cooling using chilled water for homes heated by hot water or steam, expanding cooling options for households.
J Ralph Dalzell explains simple basement wall insulation to reduce indoor condensation. He outlines attaching 1x3 inch furring strips to foundation walls, spacing sixteen inches on center, and fastening insulating surface material. The method works for plastered or unplastered masonry and benefits from ventilation and exhaust fans.
A new cast iron radiator is available for installations needing radiation and convection heating. It can be used on both steam and hot water systems, expanding options for heating setups and efficiency.
Administrationbacked move favors a one year GI home loan extension with July 25 1957 filing deadline. Budget bureau says keep loans while studying long term housing needs. Teague bill proposes broader FHA credit liberalization supported by builders and bankers teams. S&L League and veterans groups oppose.
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