Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 206, Decatur, Adams County, 1 September 1959 — Page 2
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Clear Grade Oak Flooring Ranks Highest Planning to build or buy a home? If so, you’d be wise to familiarize yourself with the grade names of ! lumber items used in at least the more important parts of the house. That’s the advice of Henry H. Willins, executive vice-president of ' the National Oak Flooring Manu- ! facturers’ Association. He says ; such knowledge may help you i avert misunderstandings concernI ing certain features. The well informed person will I know, for example, that while “No. I 1 oak floors” are excellent in overall quality they are not the top grade. The term “No. 1” refers to No. 1 Common, one of the more economical grades of unfinished oak flooring in the popular strip style. Willins explains. He points out that under the official industry grading rules approved by the U.S. Department of Commerce the highest grade is Clear. Next is Select. Then come No. 1 Common and No. 2 Common. A separate economy classification called 1% Ft. Shorts contains tw ogrades: No. 1 Common and Better, and No. 2 Common. Prefinished strip oak flooring is divided into four grades: Prime, Standard and Better, Standard, and Tavern. Grading is based chiefly on the appearance of the wood, the higher grades having more uniformity. Even the more economical grades, Willins adds, are distinguished for strength, durability and all-around lifetime service. Tuckpointing Can Be Done By Handyman Tuskpointing is another job that home handymen are tackling—and with surprisingly good results! If brirks are not kept well-mortared, they have found, water may work its way through the loose bricks and damage interior walls and floors. A good job for the home handyman who must ration his time over a period of several weeks, tuckpointing can be done at the workman's leisure. The first step is to remove all loose mortar from between the bricks. Use a stiff, wire brush for this job. Then dust out the joints with a softer brush. Home handymen can make the I mortar themselves, or buy a ready--1 mix type. A galvanized steel pail may be used to mix the mortar. A 10 or 12-quart pail will hold just enough mortar so there is no danger of it hardening before application. The pail of mortar may be carried right to the work site, and attached with a S-hook to the ladder. This leayes both hands free. Just before the mortar is applied, thoroughly dampen the places to be tuckpointed. This keeps moisture in the mortar from being absorbed too rapidly, and prevents cracking.
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Whtt'tN" In WOODWORK? Wood, man’s oldest home building material, is more in demand today for home construction than ever before in history, in spite of the development of hundreds of ajan-made substitutes. Among the reasons for this continuing popularity of wood are its natural beauty, strength, and durability. Equally important is the fact Woodwork manufacturers constantly are developing new products of wood and improving old ones to meet the needs of modern living. These Croducts are available through uilding material dealers. Some of these new products made of ponderosa pine are;
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Twin Colo, nial - style doors. These slim new dpors can be installed- " French"; fashion, as. the drawing
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Simulated louver doors. These! new ponderosa pine doors, for interior or exterior use, give the* smart appearance of louvers,> yet are built sol-
idly without openings. This permits their use as exterior doors, or wherever the louver effect is desired without the true louver function of permitting the passage of air.
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“Full view”l com bi n a t i on I storm and screenj doors. These newest styles in! ponderosa pine: provide inter-i changeable glass | and screen insert, such as the one shown, that are large enough I to give full pro-I tection without; obscuring thej main entrancei door or blocking! a view. J
Decorative screen doors. These are styled to add to the beauty of an entranceway. A number of designs are available, including models with scalloped stiles, louver panels, or “shoji” effects.
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Walls of windows with matching door. These unique new units of ponderosa pine, consisting of four tall slid-
ing windows and door frame, as shown in the drawing, come ready-built from the factory. There’s room underneath the windows for heating and electrical outlets. Windows with built-in framework. Supporting studs, sash, frame, and hardware are put together at the factory in this new window unit of ponderosa pine, reducing on-site construction costs by saving on labor. The unit occupies the entire wall space from floor to ceiling, eliminating two-thirds of the steps required for framing-in and installing a conventional window.
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China cabinets. New designs in these classic favorites make them ideal for brightening dull corners in houses with any decor from traditional to contemporary. Models of ponderosa pine, such as the unit
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New linen cabinets. Ideal for small homes with inadequate storage and closet space, these new cabinets come in a number of sizes that can be built in-. to a wall or" permitted to stand alone. The clear pon-
derosa pine is easy to stain or paint to match or harmonize with any decorating scheme.
Telephone cabinets. These are designed to hang on the wall or be built in. providing out-of-the-way space for a telephone and directory.
Ventilating louvers. Available in triangular, circle, or square shapes, these are designed to permit full attic ventilation in gable ends while keeping rain and snow out. Space For Linens Base cabinets for the storage of towels, table cloths, place mats and other kitchen linens are now being made by some wood kitchen cabinet manufacturers. The units, which fit in naturally with other base cabinets, have a series of deep, sliding drawers, concealed behind a full-length door.
Wood Stairways, Mantels Add Beauty to Any Home
I WES-— - ■» I |i Mantel of wood is focal point 1 of beauty in this room. I Two of the most effective ways to add beauty, dignity, and richness to a home are with a graceful stairway and a handsome wood fireplace mantel. This is especially true today 1 with the trend toward more traditional and Colonial home designs. . ..-V—
— New Standard For Doors Is Aid To Buyers Users of hardwood yeneered flush doors—and they include most new home buyers nowadays—are the chief beneficiaries of a new , commercial standard now in effect. ’ says Ormie C. Lance, manager of the National Woodwork Manufacturers Association. The standard, called CS 171-58, represents a refinement of previous sandards setting forth minimum requirements for hardwood veneered doors. Announced by the Commodity Standards Division of the U.S. Department of Commerce, it covers labeling, grades, methods of test, construction, designs, sizes, tolerances, inspection, nomenclaure and definitions. “It relates basic requirements and specifications,” said Mr. Lance, “to a new NWMA grade marking system for hardwood veneered doors, both the popular flush style and other varieties. Acts as Quality Guide “Thus it serves to guard especially the interests of consumers. It serves as an excellent quality guide. Buyers of doors bearing the grade marking permitted by compliance with the standard can be assured they are receiving the quality desired. Such doors are guaranteed to conform with the rigid requirements. “Producers, distributors, architects and builders also will find that in their respective fields of operation the standard serves equally well as a guide.” The NWMA, Mr. Lance explained, acts as licensing agent for the grade labeling system, which may be used not only by members but also by qualified non-members who accept the standard. In the latter category are expected to be a number of individual .manufacturers and sellers of hardwood veneered doors. The standard designates three grades—P remi um. Good and Sound—for hollow-core and solidcore flush doors with wood faces, stating precise requirements for each. Two Classes of Doors Doors are divided into two classes in the standard, Type I and Type 11. A Type I door must be capable of passing a tough waterproof test. Additionally it must withstand full weather exposure, provided the exterior face and the top and bottom have been finished with two or more coats of paint or varnish before exposure. A Type ll* door must be waterresistant. The rigid tests for the door specimens are described in detail.
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iruv i Hi II J I I «• ■ J || Wood staircase greets visitors with dignity and charm. Complete stairways and mantels of ppnderosa pine now are available from building material dealers. Stairways come in preciselymachined parts, ready for assembly on the job. Mantels are available pre-assembled or in pre-cut parts.
Doors Ssbjected To Rugged Tests For Quality Label Modern hardwood veneered doors dwe their widespread accept- . ance as much to their ruggedness as to their handsome appearance, according to building materials dealers. In order to meet requirements of the commercial standard for such doors, and thus win the right to wear the quality label of the National Woodwork Manufacturers • Association, they must be able to • pass severe performance tests. J Type I doors must be waterproof r and capable of withstanding full weather exposure. Random sam- , pies are subjected to a test in which they are boiled in water for four hours, dried 20 hours at temperatures of 140 to 150 degrees F., then boiled again for four hours ; and cooled in water. Type II doors must be water-re-sistant. Specimens are submerged , in water at room temperature for four hours and allowed to dry at 70 to 80 degrees F., for 20 hours. The specimens must hold up under an average of 10 repetitions of that test. Door Guarantee Assures Quality For Consumers If you expect to be purchasing doors for a new home, addition or remodeling project, remember to ask whether they are covered by the “standard door guarantee,” lumber dealers advise. The guarantee applies to all hardwood veneered and ponderosa pine doors produced by members of the National Woodwork Manufacturers Association. It also may be used by non-member companies. Designed for the protection of consumers, it guarantees the doors to be of good material and workmanship, free from defects which would render them unserviceable or unfit for the use for which they were manufactured. This warranty applies for one year from the date of shipment from the factory. Under its terms, which are spelled out clearly, the manufacturer agrees to repair or replace, unfinished and unfitted, any door found defective within the meaning of the guarantee, provided reasonable care has been taken in handling and installation. There is no charge for this exchange. You should receive a copy of the guarantee if your doors are covered by it, dealers explain. Read it carefully, they add, and inspect the doors thoroughly to help assure ■ satisfaction.
. SS A SMAU HOUSE MANNING BUREAU DESIGN NO. C-462 1 | STOH I Ij M : SFX TJj Je J- ~ B tcT S 3 9 • I __ ? Li.'/'.wrt ICL |<x eeonoom I V xivo | Beooooni I ,9>-6*WO I ■ • *■ •v-exO'C t-| -p’-L .71 JI ©eriddc /w | 1 2532fE8 S«M.F. 2S . DESIGN C-462. This ranch-style home features a two-way fireplace that can be enjoyed in both the living room and family room. The kitchen has a built-in oven, counter top range and abundant cabinets. Three large bedrooms have wardrobe type closets. A folding door separates the main bath into a lavatory for the master bedroom, and a bathing area which may be used at the same time. There is a small lavatory at the rear entry and an outside storage area for such things as lawn chairs and gardening tools. Casement type windows, wide shingles, low pitched roof and a touch of stone blend to form the pleasing exterior. Floor area is 1,445 square feet (with full basement), cubage 26,732 cubic feet. For further information about DESIGN C-462, write the Small House Planning Bureau, St. Cloud, Minn. In Canada, the Small House Planning Bureau of Canada, St. John, New Brunswick. Did You Get A GAS PERMIT? FOR YOUR NEW GAS FURNACE OR Conversion Burner CALL or SEE ASHBAUCHERS' INSTALLERS OF THE FINEST HEATING EQUIPMENT IN DECATUR FOR 44 YEARS FREE ESTIMATES! ASHBAUCHERS’ TIN SHOP Established 1915 HEATING—ROOFING—SIDING—SPOUTING 116 N. Ist St. Phone 3-2615 fn WtaSKklnßMffle f Ii w BUMP mi I t tn —~jli \ \ '■% .... a better lawn begins this way You’re off to I good start-and m kMr later you're through! Faß •reding and feeding's that easy. All-perennial family Med give* a handsome lawn that takes hard wear, needs little care, nw builder is the XM-hitniMg fertHiaer you apply same day you seed. And the precise Scotts Spreader assures even, accurate distribution of all Scotts products, year-round. Buy all three aow-and saves # ’ Famn/sM<| Turf Builder* Scotts Sffruadut' Ux««.4S ataM 4.78 1 all 3 for 21.15~y0u save 7.00!
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