Roof Framing and Ties for Stable House Structure
The roof framing is crucial to prevent wall spread and ridge sag. Tie rafters to base joists, ensure joints lap and spike securely, and use collar beams or purlins if ties near eaves are not possible. Proper tying reduces thrust and strengthens the overall house.
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Te Ehie Mae
Iolete
Ventilators Offer Comfort and Economy
Glass ventilators play a key role in rooms by providing ample airflow without drafts. They are inexpensive to attach and help preserve occupant health, reduce curtain wear, lower laundry costs, and prevent stains on window sills and floors.
Insulation Advice for Plumbing Line Noise Reduction
The article suggests insulating soil lines in walls near living rooms with various materials such as loose insulation, felt, sawdust, or tan bark. It emphasizes choosing wall thickness to permit adequate packing to deaden sound transmission.
General Use Of Air Conditioning Requires Careful Framing
The growing use of air conditioning in homes requires preplanning of framing to accommodate large ducts. If girders and partitions are not designed for ducts, metal runs cause costly cuts, bends, and odd boxes. Proper early planning reduces expense and speeds installation.
Five Points For Home Builders
Five points from P A Andres Johns Manville vice president outline basics for sturdy construction. Gain knowledge of fundamentals plan with architect, pursue sensible financing, use reputable materials and competent workmanship. Foundation walls and damp proofing, interior plaster, triple insulation cited as keys to a safe durable home.
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P. A. Andrews
Johns Manville
Andrews
Privacy First: Calls Should Be Hidden From Family Ears
The essay urges placing phones in closets to protect privacy. It argues conversations should not be conducted in living rooms or halls where all words are overheard. The author recommends closing doors to feel free to speak one's mind.
Children Drive Parents To Buy Everything They See
A playful look at how kids influence shopping in households as markets push products to meet every wish. Parents find it hard to resist demands while navigating city and government messaging about consumer culture.
Window Book Cases Take Up Little Space
The owner with many volumes worries about space for orderly storage. Built in cases fit into corners, but wide window sills allow shelves under the window to help organize books efficiently.
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