Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 265, Decatur, Adams County, 10 November 1959 — Page 2

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NAHB Constructs Masonite House

Research Results: Lower Cost hardboard products can contribute to lower home building costs is dramatically demonstrated in the NAHB ResearchMasonite house at Knoxville, Tenn. Built under the direction of the National Association of Home Builders Research Institute, the $13,500 house shows what research, good planning and a basic building material can accomplish. Nels G. Severin, president of the NAHB. an organization of 40,000 members, highlighted the purposes of the Knoxville house in "This house was developed by the Research Institute of the association in co-operation with the Masonite Corporation to demonstrate new materials, equipment and construction methods, and, in particular, to show the widespread use of hardboard products in housing. Develop New Products “The house represents a signifi-

cant step forward in the continuing program es the Research Institute to accelerate progress by stimulating the development of products that will contribute to building better houses for lower cost,” Builder of the house, Martin L. Bartling, Jr., is second vice-presi-dent of NAHB and a past trustee of the Research Institute. Bruce McCarty of Painter, Weeks, and McCarty, Knoxville, was the consulting architect. Main feature of the Masonite house is the use of hardboard as the basic structural material. The use of Masonite nardboards in home building and remodeling it not new. though their applica--tion—for—exterior- siding has aCcelcrated tremendously in the past six years since the company introduced a line of tempered hardboard especially designed for the purpose. An innovation at Knoxville are the comporfent hardboard walls, put up quickly in 4’xß' units. They have an attractive exterior surface with vertical ribs, a walnut woodgrained surface for the interior, and three inches of insulation between. Adequate Storage Non-load-bearing walls, separating the rooms, are Masonite Duowall construction. Similar to the i company’s Panelok system, soon to be available nationally, the walls are a series of panels joined by steel splines on which fixtures may be fitted at one-inch intervals to hold magazine racks, shelves, dressing tables, desks, pictures, plants and various closet items. Every closet has the new construction, which permits full use of the storage space. The bathroom has walls and ceilings of gray Marlite, the plasticfinished hardboard which never needs redecorating and is kept clean by occasional damp-wiping. The centrally-located tub is screened on both sides with a decorative, translucent material. A stool and lavatory are situated on each side of the tub.

Working Walls Solve Family’s Slorage Problem

Heralding a new idea in the construction of interior walls is the Masonite Duowall system appearing in the NAHB Research-Maso-nite house at Knoxville. Tenn. It consists of hardboard panels in widths of 1,2, 3or 4 feet, joined by perforated steel splines on which objects can be suspended. Only 2” thick, the functional wall system saved 21 square feet of floor space that otherwise would have been lost under walls of conventional thickness. Faced on both sides with Masonite Presdwood, the component walls are functional on both sides. Fixtures distributed by Masonite Corporation fit into the splines at 1“ intervals to hold magazine racks, shelves, dressing tables, desks, pictures, plants and even peripheral furniture, in addition to various closet items. In the kitchen, cabinets are hung on the functional wall at a considerable saving in cost. Every closet in the Knoxville house has | Duowall construction. Though the Duowall system ’ which appeared in the research ■ house is not yet available to the I public, a similar wall with the | same functional purpose will be market by lumber dealers this I year. This is known as the Masonite Panelok system, and it is i designed especially for home and I office modernization projects, j A special line of metal fixtures i especially designed for use with I the system will be available at 1 lumber dealers.

THE DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, DECATUR, INDIANA

A SMALL HOUS! PLANNING BUREAU DESIGN NO. CM2 Z]l<w * i i*L *T] 1° 10. 1 oc FftmiLV fl Btonoom mbAkA— pv-r-x C c G'-GxiVS H ii'OMirs Jq i L U (“ICJ S-'cxiy-s J . . —- £-r I a r I ? U CL L mmmmm • " al tiviflO » I 2l'xiy-3 LU tionooffi taonoom al 1,1 I n'oxq'o a'-exKy-G m| q 11 I | CI v [ || oxnoot »u.»w w ‘ r oa/ian c-sM I — ---I DESIGN C 552. The garage leads directly to the rear entrance, which is the control point of the house. To the right a handsome kitchen adjoins the spacious family room. The two-way fireplace is located in such a manner that it can be enjoyed from the family room and the living room. A folding door allows privacy between the two areas and when opened presents a spacious area 27 feet wide free from cross room traffic. Three good-sized bedrooms with floor to ceiling wardrobe type closets are convenient to the bathroom and joined by a minimum hall. The gable eave projection, window styles and proportion, combined with wide horizontal siding and brick, present an appealing balance in the exterior design. The plan contains a living area of 1300 square feet. For further information about DESIGN C 552, write the Small House Planning Bureau, St. Cloud, Minn. In Canada, the Small House Planning Bureau of Canada, St. John, New Brunswick.

Install Oak Flooring At Right Time

Installation of the oak finish flooring should be the last construction operation in a house. All plumbing, electrical wiring, plastering and painting should be completed before the finish floor is begun. Only the final interior trim work should remain. The purpose of this procedures is to avoid use of the finish flooring as a working surface by the building mechancis. That is an important point for you to check on during construction of your house. Make certain the contractor does not lay your oak floors prematurely. When installed too soon, they are likely to receive scratches, dents and other marks of disfigure-

No. 2 Common Oak Is Good Attic Flooring Attic conversions, among the most popular home improvements nowadays, can be accomplished at surprisingly little cost when home owners plan ahead carefully. One important point of possible saying frequently occurs in the floor construction. And the saving can be achieved without sacrifcing true quality. A genuine oak floor can be installed far more economically than the average home owner probably realizes. Key to the saving is the use of No. 2 Common grade oak, which is available at substantially less than top grades. Lumber dealers explain that No. 2 Common is distinguished by interesting variations of grain pattern and coloring which make for an attractive floor. In durability and allaround serviceability it differs little if any from the less economical grades. Additional savings often can be effected through use of a construction shortcut: the subfloor can be omitted, provided joists are spaced no wider than the conventional 16 inches. For this method the flooring must be the tongued and grooved type. Should the pocketbook grow fat-! Many fine ballroom floors, he exfloor be desired, it can be nailed right over the No. 2 Common, with the latter then serving as a subfloor. f

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1 ment. The last operation before actual installation of the oak finish flooring should be the application of a ' good quality asphalt coated building paper over the subflooring. This will protect the finish floor and the interior of the home from dust, cold and moisture which might seep through the floor seams. In the area directly over your heating plant it is advisable to use double weight building paper or standard insulating board. The purpose of this precaution is to i protect the finish floor from excessive heat which might cause the boards to shrink.

Arthur Murray Finds Hardwood Best For Floors NEW YORK — Arthur Murray, who has spent thousands of hours “teaching dancing in a hurry,” is a strong booster of hardwood floors and foot comfort. Having danced on virtually all types of flooring surfaces, he says hardwood is “the most sensible choice for dancing and for most rooms in the home.” He explains: “Nothing compares with a wood floor for beauty, built-in resiliency, long wear and easy maintenance.” All of the famed Murray dance studios throughout the world are equipped with wood floors — more than 2’4 million square feet of dance area. Mr. Murray personally supervises the care of about 20,000 square fedt of floor space to make sure ’the surface “is just right—not too fast and not too slow.” He points out that most of the upkeep involves maintenance of the wax or the finish, rather than the wood itself. Some of the floors are oak, others maple. Most are of the strip style. All must be able to withstand a terrific amount of punishment, he declares. I Litter Pail The home garage needs a storage place for litter which is removed from the family automobile. A good container for this purpose is a galvanized steel pail hung ji by its bail handle on a hook or nail on one of the garage walls.

Tall Doors Cut Heat Bill, Improve Home Circulation

A striking feature of a research house at Knoxville is the use of tall floor-to-ceiling doors. Sponsored by the Research Institute of the National Association of HomeBuilders and Masonite Corporation, the house is attracting national attention. Doors this height, faced with Masonite Dorlux, have various advantages, the. co-sponsor said, listing them as follows: 1. Better ventilation throughout the home and lower cost for heating and air-conditioning, because air is not trapped as it is above ordinary doors. 2. Superior appearance from a design standpoint, because the rooms appear-larger. 3. Lower construction cost averaging about sl2 per door due to elimination of the headers. 4. Elimination of a trouble spot, as the usual place for cracks to develop in plaster or gypsum board is in the door header. Doors of the Knoxville house are hung conventionally on three hinges. A space of inches at the bottom permits the passage

Oak Floors In Colors Make Hit Oak floors in beautiful decorator colors! That’s the latest in distinctive floor styling. The’innovation, becoming quite popular in some areas, is an outgrowth of the trend to exposure of more floor area and use of less floor covering. Paint manufacturers have stimulated interest in the new approach to room planning by the introduction of excellent stains made specifically for hardwood floors. Utilizing these materials you can have oak floors in colors which blend or contrast with room furnishings while still revealing the natural beauty of the wood grain and figure. One leading producer has brought a line of penetrating sealer stains in 12 colors. They include various shades of blue, green, red and brown. There is virtually no limit to the range of color effects that can be achieved, however, since the colors can be mixed in any desired combination. For use cm an opened grained wood such as oak, the sealer stain first is mixed with paste wood filler, which fills the minute pores of the wood and helps produce a mirror-smooth surface. The material should be applied only to bare wood. Previously finished floors, therefore, must be sanded thoroughly or treated with good finish remover before receiving the stain. Sanding usually is preferable, according to floor experts. The stain is applied with a brush and allowed to set for 10 or 12 minutes. Excess stdin then is wiped off with a soft cloth and the floor is permitted to dry. Generally, about six hours is required for drying. A coat of clear sealer then is applied. When that has driefl, the final finish is put on. This may be varnish, shellac or other commonly used floor finish. The same type of sealer stain also is available in a choice of two oak tones, light and dark. Oak Floors Noted For Resistance to Denting Resistance to denting is one of the most desirable qualities of residential floors, lumber dealers say. They explain that oak and other hardwoods meet this requirement especially well. Such objects as the legs of heavy furniture usually have little or no effect on the tough wood. • t

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of air when the doors are closed. Eight-foot doors with hardboard surfaces in another NAHB research house at South Bend, Ind., are 3” wider than the opening. They are attached with special hinges and lock which eliminates the door jamb and usual fitting problems.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1959

Time-Saving Tip Indoor gardeners can save time by placing several potted plants in a galvanized steel tub and then watering them from above. The excess water and dirt will collect in the tub, easing the clean-up and watering problem considerably. Ist Electric Range The first commercially successful electric range was developed in 1908 by George A. Hughes, first