Galloway Compact Cabins Promote Fast Raised Homes
Galloway and Sons Co markets four models of ready made cabins that ship in sections and erect in half a day. Sizes range from 10 by 14 to 18 by 24 feet with prices from 675 to 975 delivering by train truck or steamer. The factory builds neat comfortable dwellings with dinette kitchenette baths and upper bunks and plans protected by copyright.
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Wiliam, Galloway& Sons Co
Gallaway
William Galloway
Waterloo Township
Lds
Galloway
World Inn
United States
Canals
Wim. Gallaway 4 Sons Co
Pierre Blooke
Chicago
Information About Copper and Alloys for Homes
For home builders, copper is an ancient metal valued for weather and wear resistance. It resists deterioration, can form alloys like bronze and brass, and can improve other metals when used in combinations.
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Nature
Five Room Bungalow Design Emphasizes Low Cost Living
The article describes a practical five room bungalow layout with living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bath. It highlights efficient spaces, such as a turnings and reaching kitchen, built in storage, and a recreation room with a fireplace. Exterior features include stucco finish and steel sash windows.
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Clufés
The Value of Copper in Home Building
The article extols copper for roofing, downspouts, flashings, and piping due to durability and salability. It notes copper alloys yield brass and bronze, offering corrosion resistance and full water pressure, arguing higher upfront costs pay off over time through savings and lower maintenance. It cites long-term economics for home builders and highlights bronze use in hardware and screen cloth.
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Small House Service Bureau of the United States, Inc
Building Q and A on brick steps and waterproofing
Instructions cover brick steps using ordinary red bricks set in cement mortar and say pavers are unnecessary. It advises that waterproofing concrete is best achieved with more cement and suggests professional assessment for wall waterproofing and drainage. It also notes old bricks can be used outside when painted and warns about basement sewer backflow needing valves rather than traps.
Chimneys and Fireplaces in Home Planning
The article outlines chimney and fireplace design as key to home structure and atmosphere. It covers footing depth, bonding into walls, height above roofs, proportional fireplace openings, and the need for separate flues. It emphasizes proper materials, arched rear walls, dampers, and architectural harmony for tasteful, functional fireplaces.
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Institute of Architects
United States Department of Commerce
Technical Department of the Architects’ Small House Service Bureau
The
Architects’ Small House Service Bureau of the United States, Inc
Waterloo
Division
Bath Sta
Independent Electric Company
Jefferson St
Small House Service Bureau of
Ths
Tine
H. R. Cosper
Quest & Sy
Mr. Quick
Waterloo Metal & Mfg. CO
Miles St. at_ Commercial
Will Siglin
St. Waterloo
Weatherwax Insurance
Agency
B. V. Hughes
Mer
Black Hawk
C. E. McFadden
West First
Nagle & Heald Electric Company
West Park Ave
L. E. Glaza Company
Barber, Barrett
Johns-Mansville
Watson
R. ‘C. Harrington
East Ninth St
Lennox
Bennett Furnace CO
West Fourth St
Davidsons
Waterloo Building & Loan Association
East Fifth
Lafayette
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