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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1926
Page
5
The piece traces stucco’s long history from Spanish colonial roots to modern Portland cement and colored stuccos. It notes shifts from traditional plaster to cement mixes, introduces magnesite and gypsum bases, and highlights texture varieties from pebble and rough dash to smooth finishes. Emphasizes proper backing and skilled application to prevent cracking and ensure longevity.
A newly built Lancaster Pennsylvania residence features six large rooms and a sewing nook. Noted for English inspired details, portland cement stucco walls, arched doorway trellised panels, and a front porch with round columns. The layout includes a spacious living room with a large fireplace and piazza access, a well lit dining room, a kitchen with built in conveniences, three second floor bedrooms with two baths and a sewing room adjacent to the largest chamber. The design suits a large lot to emphasize architecture.
The cladding scheme uses lath and sheathing over the framework with proper stucco application to produce a durable exterior surface. It aims to deliver the desired texture and color and endure as long as other home components.
Thoughtful selection guides bathroom upgrades with matching finishes for items such as faucets, lavatories, sinks, closets, and appliances. Homeowners, especially women, take pride in a modern bathroom when fixtures reflect quality and design.
The article notes that ample bathing and toilet facilities, though often overlooked, boost a home's attractiveness and value. It argues modern houses are built with generous bathing amenities, and this increases property value beyond the equipment cost.
The article discusses frost heave in improperly designed foundation walls and the need for walls to extend below frost lines. It emphasizes distinguishing heaving from settlement, and notes heating systems require a professional assessment to determine proper burner size. It also covers cellar water pressure and suggests using metal lath on ceilings as a cost-effective improvement.
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