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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1951
Page
21
The National Association of Home Builders cites 1950 spending patterns showing more for clothes doctor bills insurance recreation television and less for housing. Food remains similar to 1935 39 levels while clothing and furnishings rise and fuel and shelter fall due to higher income and rent controls.
A veteran carpenter explains the vital role of nails in framing and sheathing. He details standard practice for corner posts, joists, and subfloors, noting eight penny nails for most connections and how gauge and penny length describe nail size. The article cites a government booklet on house nailing and mentions historical use of pegs and nails.
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