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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1954
Page
40
The article explains that correct roof application is essential for asphalt shingles to achieve long life. Manufacturer instruction sheets detail roof deck prep, eaves flashing, and secure fastening based on extensive testing. Homeowners benefit by using sheets as a guide to judge quality of installation.
The article notes replacing swinging cabinet doors with GPX plastic faced plywood sliding doors. Tracks for the sliding doors are sold by building supply dealers and the doors can be finished natural or painted. It also mentions over 40 alpine lakes in New Mexico stocked with trout.
The article explains using light colored roofing and siding to lift the eye upward. It notes pastel russet roofs and coral siding, light gray trim, and peacock door accents. For modern one story homes, a brown roof and light brown siding with dark doors enhances perceived height and importance.
A liquid masking tape is now available to protect glass on windows you do not want to paint. Applied with a brush it forms a protective film that hardens and can be stripped off after painting like cellophane tape.
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