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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1949
Page
13
Well Filled Joints Essential For Water Resistant Masonry
The National Bureau of Standards reports that well filled joints and reduced brick suction improve rain resistance in masonry. Water leaks occur mainly through joints, with solid vertical joints or plastered moisture barriers offering best resistance. Wetting highly absorptive bricks before laying increases overall watertightness, while brick composition and header use show mixed effects on permeability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bureau of Standards
The Grafton Has Unusual Setback Cottage Plan
A detailed description of The Grafton four room cottage highlighting an unusual front setback and outside chimney serving heating and fireplace. It covers layout from entry hall to living room, dining alcove, kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, and basement access, noting built in features and light from multiple windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
The
Permeability and mortar joint strength in brick work
The article explains how facing permeability affects mortar joint strength. It notes maximum joint strength occurs when brick suction is 0.2 to 1 ounce per minute and that strength increases with higher water retentivity of the mortar, especially for bricks with moderate suction.
New Sound Absorbing Plaster Recommendations
A plaster marketed for acoustical treatment suitable for nurseries and bedrooms is described. Various types offer gray natural or colored finishes and can be painted. one type is nearly indistinguishable from ordinary plaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
Warren Savage
Methodist Servie Ree
Hekenah
William H. Bailey
W. Shippey
Salem
Shushan
Wert
Hebron
William D Shippey
Brunswick Road
Dlama
Eagle Mills Volunteer Fire Co
Brunswick Poat
American Legion
Brunswick Sportsmen's Club
Cropneyville
Ray H. Dixon
Church of Christ
Kermit F. Chekner
Maple Avenue
Loval Werkere
FHA Bulletin Offers Painting Guidance for Houses
The Federal Housing Administration bulletin outlines painting suggestions for mail houses. Exterior trim should be backpainted before erection, exterior walls receive three coats or two coats when specially prepared, and painted masonry gets two coats. Interior woodwork needs three coats, and high gloss enamel is advised for kitchens baths and service areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Housing Administration
Clambake and community events held in Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls hosts its annual clambake at the village water works with committees led by John McMahon and Thomas Mulready, plus Boy Scouts at Camp Wakpominee next week. A Kiwanis base ball trip is canceled due to infantile paralysis concerns. The Harrington family reunion occurs at Hedges Lake with a 11 am football game and 12:30 pm dine, followed by a program. Junior baseball at Coyne Field features Hoosick Post American Legion versus ONeil Port at 6 pm. Also noted are travel plans and local social news including residents at naval hospital Fortemouth and Cape Cod vacationers from Monroe La.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble & Word Machine Co
John McMahon
Thomas Mulready
Robert Sargood
Waller Crowley
James McLuras
Herrington
Harrington
Hedges Lake
Local residents report travel and home relocation notices
Names such as Latham Mie Rhea Hall Firet Steret and Adam Kalbfierd er are listed returning from Canada Cooperstown Rye Reach Mee and New Orleans. Several households including John Fisk Grave Avenue Palmer Luther Clinton Road and Howard Raj af Werodiawn Road announce visits and plans to relocate to Ve ra Tal. The piece also notes guest preachers at Hid sam acy ace and Desid Osterhout family travel details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latham Mie
Rhea Hall Firet Steret
Canada
Adam Kalbfeien
Adam Kalbfierd
Cooperstown
Claude Snide
Doris
Spencer Quirk
Rye
Mee
Frans Barbare
New Or
Jeane
John Fisk
Grave Avenue
Palmer Luther
Clinton Road
Marian Hopital Trav
Howard Raj
Vera
Tal
Rev
Herter
S&s
Pabette
Cavers Metheriat Cheytoh
Tomar
Hid
Sam Acy
Walling Cetere Ant Tami
Riese Salton
Aged Paul
Dasid Osterhout
Ana Fay Af
More Electrical Outlets as Homes Add Power Access
Home building planning notes urge expanding outlets to match growing electrical gadget use. Detailed plans and pricing documents are offered by the Providence service, advising owners to place outlets for bathrooms near lavatories and to consider numerous accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macertain
Wits
Endone
AL Beart
Een
Providence A
Rome
Light in Linen Closet Eases Confusion Caused by Roping
A brief note suggests adding a light in a linen closet to reduce confusion when handling a certain article. The advisory emphasizes practical organization and safety without detailing the exact item or location. The guidance reflects a focus on simple home improvements for clarity.
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Standards Bureau
Saratoga
Minsky’s Follies
Beautiful Girls
Riley
Union Ave
Saratoga Springs
Featuring
George Kriesler
Aileen Cook
Joe Rafts
Jack Kerr
Joe Kulick
Joe's
Albany
Serviege
Irv Rosenholtz Ant Ie
Remsen ST
Cohoes, N.Y
Mitche
Ja'-O
FHA
Stokor
Fulton End River Sts
Hoosick Falls
Boy Scouts of America
Lewis C Wart
Camp
Wakpominee
New York
Kiwanis
Elks
Herrington Reunion
Hoosick Post
America Legion
Haynes Brothers
Sill
O'Neil Port
Coyne Field
Rensselaer
Hoosick Fo i
Anthony
Bromirski
Naval Hospital
Fortemouth
Wea
W. Chapmans
Celler
Abereagh
Don Pitcher
Trey
Rorers
Morthog
River ST
Troy
Ohms Manville
Anderson
Cornell
Lathams
River
Trey, M. Y
MOORE
Fred W. Curtis Co., Inc. Wholesale Druggists and Paint Distributors
Congress St. and Ltd Ave
Troy, N. Y
Young & CO
Bulding
Rickerson
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