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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1936
Page
2
In new houses with plaster walls owners should leave walls unfinished for several months to let plaster dry and settle. Early paint causes visible cracks and damp spots that require repainting. Thoroughly dry walls peel and discolor, but with time and bright decor the absence of finish may go unnoticed.
With warmer months approaching homeowners should inspect and repair screens to prevent insect entry. Proper screening is especially important to combat mosquitoes during the summer.
A brief note discusses using mastic as a base for floors, nailed over old surfaces. It suggests a fine finish with enough color shade variety to prevent monotony and mentions the method aiding longevity and appearance.
A reader asks about a ceiling mounted garage door and a chimney screen for swallows. The column advises grading the downhill side to drain water away, adding a gutter, and waterproofing the cellar wall. It also notes installing a shutoff valve at the fixture or an inline valve to shut off one section of piping.
Fragmentary text discusses approval limits for a home on paper by the FI Housing Administration. It notes that definite approval hinges on the demand method of construction and that a home on paper could be approved if it conforms in value and design with the Collier's House, impacting property standards.
A Phoenix section describes a model home conforming to federal property standards. It outlines foundations piers underpinnings floor beams and constructions. The material highlights insulation and shingle application along with joist settings in the foundations.
The passage discusses using cellars for vegetable storage and warns mold may develop if the space stores household items like furniture trunks. It urges concrete doors and damp-proofing for storage purposes to prevent moisture damage.
Painting is crucial in new construction guarding appearance and structural integrity. Discolored or peeling coats invite elemental damage and higher future costs, making early, quality painting essential to prevent wood deterioration and costly repairs.
Practical advice on protecting foundations with a shallow trench to catch roof drips and keep landscaping intact. Also a note on historic door hardware, recommending flush or recessed plates to preserve the look of box and rim locks.
More than 8,000 slogans were submitted by the public to the Boost Better Building program sponsored by the Retail Lumber Dealers Association in cooperation with the Federal Housing Administration. The association will donate a cash sum to be divided into three prizes and awarded after a winning slogan is chosen.
The text urges creating a vented air gap between roof rafters and top ceiling joists to prevent condensation and allow heated air to escape in summer. It notes that attic insulation without ventilation is of little use.
A new lavatory design with a cabinet underneath offers more than five cubic feet of storage in an easily accessible location. The Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau notes clutter is reduced by a gleaming enamel steel cabinet with generous room for towels toiletries and smaller items.
The item describes a new conditioning unit added to provide humidity control air movement and filtration. It notes adaptability for summer use with a cooling medium such as a compressor ice or well water.
The article explains paint failures stem from damp wood or moisture entering exposed surfaces. Increased humidity from air conditioning and home laundry use causes blistering and peeling through walls. In new buildings, back paint all exterior wood with full strength paint before erection.
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