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THS DETROIT FREE PRESS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1936 13 Safe Construction Urged for New Houses PAST ONE Fenestra Windows in This Home Modernization Question Box Fire Resistant Building Urged tfeW Materials Help Make Home Safe Modernization Will Continue Campaign Extended to End of November Small Homes Given Impetus FHA Booklet Proves Spur to Building Q. There ia a wide opfninR between our living- room and dining room. Do you think it advliable to put on glass doors A. If you want to cloe the opening, doors are perfectly ap propriate. Whether you should use glass doors or wood depends upon whether you want light to be transmitted through the doors.

If this is not necessary and the doors are Intended to provide privacy, wood doors would be preferable. WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 Since the publication of the Federal Housing Administration's Technical Bulletin No. 4, "The Planning of Small Houses," a number of houses in widely separated sections of the Country have been reported to the Housing Administration as under construction, or about to be started, based on one (X rr-''-- I rCT et A i The homes listed below are 'preferred homes because they are built by master builders and are equipped with the greatest of all modem improvements -Gar Wood Tempered-Aire air conditioning. Visit these up-to-the-minute homes and learn how Tempered-Aire filters, warms, humidifies and circulates healthy air, at a cost which owners say is less than that of coal heating.

of the five plans presented in the Q. What Is the best way to pre para a garden pool for winter? A. Drain it and fill it either with straw or leaves or cover it with a wooden roof. If there are any pipes that carry water to the pool, they, too, should be drained. booklet.

These plans were offered only as basic suggestions for those interested in building homes in the low-cost bracket. Marked enthu siasm has been shown for this type Q. Is It necessary to leave the outside ventilators under the tin-excavated portion of the cellar open all winter? A. Not If there are sufficient openings to the cellar itself. If there are no such openings, the outside ventilating openings should This new Colonial home, recently completed by George Knorr, Detroit builder, on the southeast corner of Northlawn and Pickford is another of the many residences in the city that feature Fenestra steel casement windows.

Extension of the 'Modernise for Winter" prngrsm through November in Detroit and Michigan was announced Saturday by L. F. Rogers, associate director of the Federal Housing Administration in Michigan. Rogers commented thst the modernization campaign has gained such momentum that builders, lending institutions and supply dealers have asked that it be c6n-tinued until extreme cold sets in. The "Modernize for Winter" program will continue through November in other parts of the United States as well, Rogers said.

The Michigan office of the Federal Housing Administration, located at 1174 National Bank Building, has received a supply of check lists for homes which are available for free distribution. Some 40 points covering both exterior and interior of homes and reaching from the chimney masonry cap to the footings are listed. These have been previously found of considerable assistance to those who desire to repair or improve their homes and pay in cash as well as those property owners or lease holders who desire to take advantage of the modernisation credit plan. The number of this home check list booklet is Form FHA 2065. Another booklet describing how-merchants, manufacturers and owners of business property may obtain loans up to $50,000 has been issued.

This leanding service is available for the modernization of apartments, multiple family dwellings, hotels, stores and shops, hospitals, schools, colleges, orphanages and industrial plants. This booklet, Form FHA 189, Is also available at the Detroit office of the Federal Housing be left open to prevent dry rot. The floor should be Insulated to keep out the cold. tip -'1 I 10 Home Building Steps Help Insure Satisfaction of construction, however, and in many instances these identical plans have been' used. In Colonial Village, at Long-meadow, five houses, New England adaptations of House B.

have been started, Keith Sellers Heine, Hartford architect, has prepared House plans, and this will be erected at Bristol, Conn. A home based on House plans is being erected at Appleton, Wis. At Bethseda, the National Lumber Manufacturers' Association is completing repllras of Houses and D. At Williston, L. a development known as Hillside Heights is being sponsored by Realty Associates, and 624 houses are being built, with 40 of them sold before completion.

Other communities in which low-cost homes, based on the plans suggested in "The Planning of Small Houses," are being built are Mo-llne, Rochester, N. Madison, Silver Spring, Kansas City, and Charlotte, N. C. Q. How can I tell whether or not my furnace is capsble supplying some additional radiators that I want to put in? A.

You had better consult a heating engineer. 20J Moran Road near Charlevoix, Groj'o Farm. Colonial town house, six large rooms and noc firs! I.ocr wd.h roorn, rear porch end terrace, larcj bo'hroom howr. Exterior bouHer stof.e root. FscreaUon rocra w.th natural hreplar.

Two Uiy windows. iSlab doon and ttn'e-4 walii. Harry J. Durbm, 81 Grand Rivtr KEiiord 1800. O.

I am nuttlne a chair mil in XEV YORK, Oct. 10 Slight ions for making a new house aJ fire-resistant as possible were outlined here by P. A. Andrews, virf president of Johns-Manville in of building materials, in oonnftipn with the nationwide nborrvance of Fire Prevention Week, which closes today. "I'cnple who plan to build should insist on good fire-safe con-strjctlnn and should take advantage of as many of the modern fireproof and fire-resistant building materials as possible," Andrews siiid.

"This is especially important nw Iwause of the great activity in home building which has been brought about by increased incomes, a decided housing shortage, and improved financing, such as the federal Housing Administration Insured Mortgage System." Andrews' suggestions for eliminating fir hazards in new construction are: 1-Exterior covering of the bouse, both roof and sidewalls, sh.wM be fire-resistant. The side-walls may be of brick, stucco, or developed asbestos siding shingles. The roof should be built of soive similar fireproof material. Exposure to the heat and flame of next-door fires is the greatest known cause of fire in this country, Recounting for losses of more than J26.nn0,000 annually. 2 Interior plaster should be applied to a fireproof material such as a steel wire mesh, which helps tn provide a fire-resisting barrier on the inside walls of the house, W'hIIs and partitions should he fit estopped to prevent fires from running up the hollow wall paces and between floors.

If home insulation is planned, it is best to use some type which will completely fill the walls and blanket the inside of the roof with fireproof material. Rock-wool home insula' ion is very effective. 4 Masonry chimneys should be ell built and lined with continuous flue tile. Most architects requite at least two inches between the masonry of the chimney and timber framing members (joists and beams). This space should likewise be firestnpped.

5- Stair supports should be flre-swipped at bottom and-top. 6 All electric wiring and gas plumbing should be done by licensed artisans. 7 It is advisable to cover the ceiling of the cellar, or at least the portion over the heating plant or boiler, with a fire-resistant my dining room, and I am in doubt whether it should line up with the winaow mis. A. If the sills come at the proper height it is desirable, but it is not necessary.

Decide where you want the rail and put It there. I build. Learn all of the financing costs, interest, commissions, insurance, pay-offs. If the charges are too high, consult your architect, building and loan association, the Kederal Housing Administration representative. 8 Let the contract.

Have a legal form of contract approved by your architect. You may have to get a building permit, if so, get it before you sign the contract. 9 Pay the bills. Never pay an account until you have receipted bills for every item and releases of mechanics' liens for all material and labor. Your architect will check all of this.

Be sure the contractor pays his bills before you pay yours. 10 Move In. No one needs direction as to this, but do not move in until you are satisfied that the job is essentially complete and Shelf Space If the breakfast nook In your kitchen is crowded for space, install a shelf on the wall above the electric outlet and paint or enamel it to harmonize or contrast with your breakfast nook furniture. Such a shelf will give you a place to set the toaster during breakfast Luty Will Speak at Exchange Club Don J. Luty, chief engineer and sales promotion manager of the air conditioning division of Cat-Wood Industries, will address the members of the South East Detroit Exchange Club at their weekly luncheon meeting next Wednesday, in the Hannon Memorial Y.

M. C. A. His subject will be "Building Advancement and its Relation to Automatic Heating Air Conditioning." If you are troubled by everyday problems you will find Ruth Alden giving helpful advice to many. Bring her your problem a daily Free Press feature.

and will hold bright accessories be tween meals. 1MM Taifwav Drive, eorr.er 7 Road, Detroit Gel! Club Subdivision. Georgian home with foorqtin circular stairs, large living room, dinir.q room has butier't pantry, 5 red-rooms, 3 baths, rr.as'er bedroom and bath has cemple'e pn. vacy from the rest cl the bedrooms. Progressive Construction 3784 Cortiand, HOgarlh 2640.

that the contractor has paid for everything. OPEN DAILY A 4 By Robert Taylor Jones, A.I. A. of us build a house but once. We cannot draw on our own past experience for the processes of getting them built.

Thus for many there seems to be no end of complicating details. Here are listed the major operations in chronological order, with some of the critical Items to be observed in each. Time may be wasted and effort lost by changing the order. 1 Buy a lot. But first have the survey made and the title abstracted, and before any money Is paid have an attorney review the whole matter together with the contract for purchase.

Follow his advice. 2 Get sketch plans. Tell your architect what you want and what you can spend. He will make sketches for your choice and afterward preliminary drawings sufficient for rough estimates but not complete enough for building. 3 Get estimates of cost.

Your architect will do this for you. If the figures run too high, you can decide whether you want to revise your plans or give up the project. Preliminary estimates of cost are often rather frail. 4 Consult the banker. With the preliminary plans and cost data you have suine basis to discuss the matter.

II should be able to tell whether or not his organization would finance the plan you hav In mind. If he has any prejudices against it, this is the time to learn of them. Resale value may be as critical to you as to him. 5- Get complete plana and specifications. Anticipate somewhat higher final rosts than you had from the preliminary estimates.

Do not add extras. Keep within the budget but have the plans and specification complete in every particular. 6 -Take bids. This Is again the business of your architect. Get several good contractors to figure the plans at least three.

Do not invite bids from builders you would not trust with the building contract. Play fair with these people, freer.e out the shyster builders. JUST COMPLETED FOR SALE 20-year F. H. A.

mortgages can be arranged i I Opening Planned for Kelvin Home Luncheon Wednesday Attracts Leaders 15900 Roaemont. Ixirye living room, dining noclc, In kitchen and tiie first lioor lavatory, library, three bedroom upstuirs and batli i'h shover. tecreaden room with natural fireplace. Face btirk. Two-car garage.

House is v.il shaded wi'Ji large trees. 50 lc0 it. lot. tfouse is well With rock Pastor Eorn, 19X3 Grand tuiord 3V43. moAel OAm tcm can own youi own fwne in ROSEDALE GARDENS "Where You Can Live With Pride" 1 rv At' I 'I: fr l-i 4 i A-' pi -i linn y.f tun rr-rfl nunm -iir tT 1 Bfcim-finftwi nflfrnTimfnr im to A Peii-p ririmm, president of the York real estate firm of Wil-I ''t- Whit A Sons, and governor aid former president of the Heal K.stntp Roard of New York, "11! sprak at a luncheon in Detroit when the air-condi-'ioned and electrically-equipped Keb.n home at 11420 Blackburn A- Gardens, is formally npr'-rd Mr Orimm will join Francis K'ally, prominent New York sr- nun 7 Arrange the financing.

Witn chlt-i 1. and national leaders in the fieMs of complete plans ana specinrauons banking, industry and nd with final estimates of cost profusions, in discussinr the ylir bnkr 800,1,11 kno f1 132CS E. Outer Drive. An eiact dapiicKe oi a f.emi-.h f'lans drawn by eminent r.em.sn architect. Cnt store irim, ens! i I ei i i tiled kiirhert.

cord room, conservatory. Tnree idrocm. two tiie ba'hs. Perwihon rcorn, wme cenor. Iwo car gnrage.

Ben G. Vonur Ecwtu buuaer. iigu Mt. luo-t, ll 4-t5. "dure housing ffMi hv i what sort of security you pian 18415 Fairfield Avenue Detroit Golf Club Section Inspect this attractive English home today; consisting of the latest ideas and features in modern architecture; 4 large bedrooms so arranged to accommodate twin beds in each room, also cross ventilation in every room.

Two beautiful colored tile baths, colored plumbing fixtures, maid's quarters on third floor. Large living room, library, breakfast room and kitchen on first floor. Recreation room 15x34 ft. Completely insulated with rock wool. Electric refrigerator, gas range, window shades, curtain rods, screens and screen doors are all included.

$19,500 Mr. J. Wm. Klem. tins completely modern home.

Kelvin Homes have alHMdy been constructed in De-'roit lo demonstrate that an wun automatic automatic refrigerator an I ric cooking range can be bu.it owner'i lot for less $7,000. This figure includes a profit for the builder and 11 ustiMiuirs real estate com- Attached Garage an Aid to Comfort Winter's Cold a Spur to Such Building 1 r. WHICH will you own-20 years from now? $12,000 worth of rent receipts? Or-a fine Rosedala Gardens home-free and clear? With a modes! down payment and monthly payments not a penny more lhan rent you can pay for a home of your own and end, once and for all, the problem of rising rents and housing shortage. Payments include fire insurance and taxes (only about one-third of Detroit Today's best investment is a home or a homesile In Rosedale Gardens-prices are so low you can't afford to delay! You're invited, lodar, lo inspect tighlttn charming mw homes $6,500 lo The more particular you are about your environment, the more you'll like this line Americas community with Ui beaulilul landscaping fine homes and good neighbors. If you plan lo build "lome buy a homailtt now In Roaedale Gardens for aa little aa S55 down make a definite beqrinnlna, towards your goal of home ownetuhip ad at once before the price rise that ia ahead.

Visit Roaedale Gardena today! Drive out Plymouth Road, one mile beyond Middle Belt Road. -( 31. r.JiA. ti Tempered A'ire Conditioning Sysiem Uiuugh the houses all have the fuor the fxtn-iors are "Uit. Kelvinator Corp.

has 't the house but is not going the business of building or It'oises. Instead, it has pre-md is making available specifications for the 1 1 'ii architects and contrac- Now that winter approaches' with its icy blasts chilling the blood In the veins and freezing the water in the radiator, it would be well to consider where the car i purchased last spring can be housed. It was all right to let it stand at the curb during the summer, but when cold weather comes the 1543S Artesian, rod i.e Fa-ir, halt b'wt so r1 Ctrl kiver. I. j( e-p; r-i-e- men fa'1 1 t.cl i.i p- 'o- rc-prit-n room.

Pern oft dinmi r.m cre'ie. Tnree Ba'hroom witn s-aired g.ass winaow shower room. Open and evenings. S. I 153J3 btahe.i.-:, fEctora I'etroit ceremonies are by the Kelvin Horn rira'ion Committee, which in- its membership such P'ofunent figures in the construction field t.

D. Webb, vice of the Federal Home Loan H. S. Wherrett, of Pittshureh Plate Glass III l.Jil Li tp 2 U. Honk, president of the! li 1 1 a fc 1 SHELDEN SONS SALES COMPANY 2600 BUHL BLDG.

RA. 5200 "''an Rolling Mills and K- I-evia, president, of the "-Illinois Glass as well as and Mayor Frank average business man who makes no allowances for unusual circumstances in his early morning rush for his office may find to his dismay thst his car is buried deep in a snowdrift and that he has to leave it for later excavation while he takes the bus. A garage, either attached to the house or entirely separate, would obviate such a possibility and add considerably to the comfort and longevity of the car. Stirh a garage can be built for a remarkably low cost, and cold weather offers no obstacles to its erection. Such work can frequently be done in winter at a lower cost than If contracted for in the spring or summer.

"A noseaaie uaraens umce: fLimuuin between Cranalon and Blackburn, II facilititaofheCommuniry Home, vT- center of social aetiviief ere ea- Joyed eicua. vely by rasidenii of jjjj.i i.ucr iiv.ng rocm. 14 i i5 rt. e- i Color's the Thing 5 Inrmony of color that makes 'int. rooms so inviting.

Lovely usually have some dominant r- bain need by a contrasting ppnsite" color, and with one other colors for accent 'vf 'J- S170 West Outer Drive. c.ii.r.j at.U i levator, T.nre be-rro and Cct? e- room, larrre 'ct 45 i garaje. c.s Cc, ms. L.e b-c'n f' and ced xi.ij, c1 citf 19161 Warrington Drive "In Beautiful Sherwood Foresf" If you are this unusually attractive English residence will merit your serious consideration. Coupled with the exclusive location, are its many features, including a spacious library paneled in figured red gum with hand-painted ceiling frieze, four large bedrooms with two luxurious colored tile baths, large recreation room with built-in bar, and natural fireplace.

Priced at $18,500. Mr. Wagner. figaeca.e Gardens. a Gar Wood Industries manufacture a complete line of Direct and Indirect Air Conditioning Systems, Matched Boiler-Burner Units for Steam and Hot Water, Conversion Oil Burners, Air Circulators and Hot Water Heaters.

Tempered Aire Conditioning System MORTGAGE LOANS Will COST YOU LESS AT Greater Detroit Mortgage Corp. CORf SPONDFNT FOP METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE CO. 4 I i-; I WW Vr3 file) sss i4 RANDOLPH C0 i. 3915 V. Seven Road University 24274 i and tvr-.

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