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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1924
Page
9
Architects Bureau argues renting wastes money and taxes, proposing a comparison over 18 years. With $500 cash on a $5,000 home, renting costs about $16,632, while buying with financing leads to ownership and potential $23,900 estate via savings and interest. The pamphlet urges building rather than continuing rent to gain independence and long term wealth.
A detailed feature describes a frame and shingle two bedroom home on a 40 foot lot with a front dormer option, cross ventilation, and a living dining area with a fireplace. The plan emphasizes south or east facing design, potential to reverse for other facings, and a Paladian style triple arch entrance. Estimated total building costs range 6590 to 8009 dollars, plus a 1500 dollar contingency.
A reader asks about warped floor joists and straightening methods, insulation options for an older frame house, fire stopping and insurance impact, anticipated price trends for spring building, and affordable sound proofing methods. The expert replies: timbers warp in seasoning but can be straightened with sheathing or blocking. insulating ceilings or roofs improves comfort. fire stopping uses wood blocks or incombustible materials around floors and chimneys though insurers rarely credit it. winter can bring price recessions in some lines and general building may still proceed. sound proofing can be achieved with layered floor and ceiling assemblies or dedicated joists with separating materials.
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