Improvement Seen In Building Trades Nationwide
The report notes rising prices in grain and optimism for cement production increases. It highlights widespread gains in construction activity and higher contract values across regions with major projects in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn. Stronger demand and wage adjustments appear across roofing, electrical, and industrial trades as construction awards rise.
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Ventre
Engineering
New England
Middle Atlantic
Middle West
Trainne School
New York City
Harte
Jersey City
Blastra Atten
Chicago
Kingston
Pasanemao
Municipal
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Questions and Answers About Building Problems
A compendium of practical home building answers addresses water softeners that use geolite to remove lime scale and the need for periodic regeneration with salt water. It covers digging into quicksand, wall types on sands, waterproofing basements, and seeking expert advice on weights of pressure. It also discusses lumber specifications, oak flooring types, steam boiler sizing, and proper radiation calculations. It advises against paper under shingles, supports steel basement windows, and explains causes of plaster and lath failure. The piece ends with guidance on standard building setbacks and floor joist orientation for shrinkage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svear
Reshingle Plans Face Weather and Maintenance Questions
A fragmented note mentions shingle work on a residence, with unclear terms about use and prior conditions. The text references planning, weather considerations, and past maintenance but lacks specific dates or locations.
Architect Despairs Over Laws Limiting Practice Of Architecture
An architect laments the push to regulate architecture by laws, rules, and commissions. He argues licensing tends to shift work to mechanics, stifle creativity, and misalign with public health needs. He advocates building codes instead of restrictive licensing and warns against universal registration across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fife
Building Commission
Commonwealth
Royal Institute of British Architects
Min
Adding an Addition Versus Demolishing a House
Advice on extending or rebuilding a house. It suggests adding space may cost less than full demolition, depending on the old structure. Emphasizes having definite plans, using a reliable contractor, and consulting local ordinances or the Department of Commerce for masonry width guidelines.
Automatic Heater Supplies Hot Water
The article discusses gas fired water heaters placed in kitchens or basements. It notes that instantaneous models heat water on demand and newer automatic devices maintain a constant supply without wasting gas.
Methods for Wood Preservation Increase
The Department of Commerce reports wood preserving firms valued at 47,422,000 in 1921, up from 23,239,090 in 1919 and 21,058,000 in 1914, a 43 percent rise over seven years. The industry treats wood with creosote and other agents to prevent decay and fire. There is a severe painter shortage, with estimates of three to four times as many painters needed as are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Census
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Arnals
Clarendon 500
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Clarendon
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Connecticut Ave
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Hyattsville
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America
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NATO
Smith & Kline, Inc
Key Bridge
Wear
Intendon
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Walker Hill Milk
Walker Hill Dairy
Washington
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