Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 60, Number 249, Decatur, Adams County, 22 October 1962 — Page 2

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House Paint With the house painting season about to begin; homeowners have the choice of several types of quality paints with which to decorate and protect their homes. You can use linseed oil house paint, alkyd based house paint, or the new latex house paints. Whichever you decide on, be sure that it is a quality paint made be a reputable manufacturer and, secondly, be sure to follow the instructions on the label.

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I For Outdoor Living... Build Fence Around Patio < XI 3J ■ IWfUtw i li K • I IF" fewh - M WiaL rsSlr <J«i * _, ■ 'SMi I ■■ h ftf■ lIMBi li • ;; ■ H .i:s. . - ; i >■> w-. w< r ■ : Your patio can be a roofless outdoor living room if you provide it with a partial enclosure as illustrated in the Knoxville model house sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders Research Institute in cooperation with Masonite Corporation. This attractive patio wall was constructed of lumber supports and Masonite Sunline siding, interspersed at intervals by expanded wire mesh, as seen in the right foreground. The siding has built-in battens, molded during the manufacture of the grainless hardboard. It is available from lumber dealers.

/; 08 Banker Telb Why ' Mortgage Better-Secured \ \ When House Has Medallion 1

Medallion Homes are a hedge against obsolescence. That’s the opinion of the fifth largest savings institution in Connecticut, the Waterbury Savings Bank. “In considering any kind of home financing, obsolescence is a very important factor,” says C. Frederick Goodwin, vicepresident and mortgage officer of the 112-year-old bank. “Our main interest is assuring ourselves that the rate of depreciation on any home won’t exceed the rate of amortization. We feel that the Medallion Home has more built-in safeguards against Obsolescence than the overage.” ■ Mr. Goodwin points out that I in considering any loan he looks I for value in three areas: basic ■ construction, low maintenance and future saleability. “The Medallion home scores high in all three categories,” he says. “It includes extra lighting, more built-in" appliances (and better wiring. Because the : electric heating systems in Gold i Medallion homes have no moving parts and because electric heat is clean, the cost of mechanical and decorating maintenance is exceptionally low. The electrical standards to which these homes are built help keep them up-to-date for many years and enhance future resale value.” Mr. Goodwin observes that

many of the important elements of a Medallion Home are thoroughly inspected and supervised by engineers of power companies. “Since the power companies themselves sponsor the Medallion Home Program, they have the most to gain or lose from superior or inferior construction techniques,” Mr. Goodwin says. He points out that power company engineers check to see that insulation is properly installed in adequate amounts. They also inspect wiring to assure that it provides at least 100 amp electrical service and that service outlets in living > areas are spaced so that no point i along the floor line of a wall is | more than six feet from an out- i let. In the kitchen, outlets must be provided for every four feet of counter work surface. Fixed or switch-controlled electric lighting is required in every room of the home including stairways, hallways, walkin Closets, and garages. Medallion standards also call for the installation of an electric range and at least three other major electric appliances. “With so many rigid construel tlon and performance requires i ments on a Medallion Home, ; there is little risk for either the ’ home buyer or lending institu- ; tion,” Mr. Goodwin says.

Seal The Feet If you repaint wooden garden furniture next spring, don’t forget to give the bottoms of the legs at least one, but preferably two. coats of varnish or enamel. Otherwise, the unpainted ends will draw up moisture from the ground which will enter the wood, cause it to swell and thus result in paint peeling. How Much? To estimate the amount of enamel needed to cover baseboards, window frames, chair rails and similar surfaces, measure the length, and allow one pint per hundred feet.

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New Roofing Is Safe, Durable And Attractive When choosing roofing material, home owners should insist on both safety and good appearance. Asphalt shingles meet both .these requirements Families can make sure their homes are protected by fireresistant roofing by choosing asphalt shingles that . have earned the Laboratories’ Class 9 label. This label is given to asphalt shingles that weigh at least 235 pounds per 100 square feet of roof area and have passed severe flame-exposure and burn-ing-brand tests. The color of asphalt shingles is derived from a tough coating of permanently colored mineral granules embedded in the asphalt surface. In addition to providing glare-free color, this coating of rock particles helps make the shingles fire resistant. Asphalt shingles with the UL Class C label are now available in an array of solid and blended colors, including white and pastels, as well as the traditional . dark greens, blues, reds, browns, and blacks. White and the pastels, including silver gray, are particularly appropriate with contemporary architecture and color styling. Fix Oak Floors Restoring neglected oak floors to their original gleaming beauty is among the simplest, most satisfying and most economical of home improvements. It revitalizes rooms with new attractiveness and frequently costs next to nothing. Even in extreme cases — where the floors, have become shabby looking due to years of severe wear without proper care.— they can be re-conditioned at moderate cost through sanding and refinishing. Hardwood floors are unique in this respect. In most instances simple refinishing is all that is needed to renew an oak floor’s glamour. If the existing finish is floor seal or lacquer it may be sufficient merely to retouch the worn out spots with the same type of finish. This is not advisable with other finishes, nor when the worn areas are large, numerous or in particularly conspicuous parts of a room. More pleasing results are obtained in such cases by refinishing the entire floor. Before applying new finish it is important to sweep the floor clean and remove all wax and spots. Mineral spirits or naphtha is effective for taking off Wax. Treatment of spots and stains varies. Methods are recommended in a free new booklet, “How to Keep Oak Floors Beautiful,” published by the National Oak Flooring Manufacturs’ Association. Write them c/o Dept. H-B 814 Sterick Building, Memphis 3, Tennessee. HOW TO LOAF IN YOUR KITCHEN Why are some homemakers tied to a seemingly endless round of coooking chores while others can “loaf” in the kitchen? Experts say there are two “secrets” that usually decide which group you’re in. One is the amount of time you spend “pot watching” that is, actually checking food while it cooksThe other is the time you use in after-meal cleanup. Modern appliances can cut both. White Roofs Are Cooler White, which was the least papular roof paint ten years ago, now is in the number one spot. The reason for this is that a roof painted white reflects the sun’s heat- Tests ihavesjiown that under-roof temperatures can be reduced as much as 20 degrees by painting the roof white. Check with your paint dealer on what type of paint is best for your rooft

j Right Insulation ; i Saves Monty Tests Prove 1 Whether you live in the North, . the South, or in between, testa show that adequate insulation | cuts your heating and cooling bills and reduces the construction costs of your home. I An actual dollar-and-cent , study made in the three repre- , sentative climatic areas of the J country showed that recom- | mended amounts of mineral ■ I wool insulation saved up to $99 j each year in fuel and power for i heating and air conditioning and lowered construction costs by as ! much as $230. i The study, made by the National Mineral Wool Insulation 1 Association, compared two identical, three-bedroom ranch houses with 2,034 sq. ft. of living space. The warm climatic area was represented by Dallas, moderate by Indianapolis, and ’ cold by Minneapolis. 1 One house in each area had 1 the minimum amount of insula,tion generally used by builders ’ —l% inches in ceilings and none I in walls. The other, properly ini’ sulated according to “R numi bers, had mineral wool with an installed resistance of R-19 in I ceilings, R-ll in exterior walls, i and two inches of perimeter insulation against the sides of a I heated crawl space. I The “R” number represents ’ the total resistance to heat trans- • fer of insulation in place in the house. The higher the number the greater the insulating value, i Annual fuel and power savings for the adequately insulated houses were: Dallas, $99; Indianapolis, $81; and Minneapolis, $99. Since there was less heat transfer in the well-insulated houses, the year-round comfort level of 75°F. was maintained by a smaller furnace and cooling unit. This cut total construction costs—including cost of the additional Dallas, $l3O in Indianapolis, and $230 in Minneapolis, Brush It Out When yin. paint wood siding, take a hint from professional painters who deposit the paint in several spots on the board and then brush out the paint to cover the area. This will save your arm and also insure better coverage. Always paint from a dry surface toward a wet one, following the grain wherever possible. Smoth out any brush marks by stroking gently with the tips of an almost dry brush.

Homes, Industry Harmonize In New Chicago Suburb

Homes and industry are growing up together in contented coexistence in Elk Grove Village, 111. The prime reason for this harmony is that from the start, a modern industrial park was planned for the community and carefully located where it would not encroach on residential and commercial areas. In addition, all industrial buildings must meet architectural standards designed to preserve the overall beauty of the community. Taxes Shared With this arrangement both property owners and industry benefit. The factories shoulder a large share of the tax burden and help provide jobs, while Elk Grove Village homes provide housing for plant employees and attract a particularly desirable type of worker. Imaginative planning, good location and transportation facilities have been instrumental in the explosive growth of Elk Grove Village, but the homes themselves have proved to be the big attraction. Among the features included in these homes are brick veneer, ceramic tile bathrooms, ample closet space, paved driveways, UL labeled asphalt shingle roofing, wood windows and doors, underground power and telephone lines, 100 ampere electric service entrances, oak floors, individual home fire alarm systems, fireplaces and built-in television antennas. Wood Replaces Metal ' At first Elk Grove Village homes were equipped with metal windows. Now, however, wood windows are specified for all models. Osborne Fernaid, vice president of Centex Construction

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Contemporary, One-Story Colonial L-Shaped House Suits Any Lot, Provides Privacy, Convenience

Here’s a house that’s at home on almost any lot. It’s a singlestory, L-shaped contemporary Colonial that can be turned this way or that, Set squarely or at an angle, to suit most lots, including both types of corner locations; The ’ architect, Herman H. York, whose designs have been i used for nearly 95,000 homes in various price brackets, puts this three-bedroom, two-bath ranch in the $23,000 class. ; in addition to its flexibility of ; location, York’s house oilers a sound, livable design with a feeling of openness and space, without sacrificing either warmth or privacy. For comfort and practicality, York specified proved materials such as stock woodi work, mineral wool insulation, t UL labeled asphalt shingles, and i masonry. To create the best possible first impression of the house, York placed a large bay window, consisting of two double-hung wood windows flanking a central fixed unit, in the living room opposite the entrance foyer. •• York chose wood windows because of their compatibility with the Colonial design as well as for their pleasant appearance, their high insulating value, and their resistance to condensation. 'All windows and doors are stock units of ponderosa pine. Most of the doors are paneled, but where air circulation is important, louver doors are speci- ! Outside, the house is a harmonious blend of wood, brick, and asphalt shingles. Shutters of ponderosa pine are in keeping with the Colonial theme. Asphalt shingles are specified for the roof. Although color is optional,' York suggests that white or a multicolored blend i makes exterior color coordina- : tion easier. To provide livability as well ’ as an attractive overall appear- s ance, bedrooms are separated i from busy areas, traffic lanes i avoid activity centers, and the i

Two Car Garage If yours is one of the increasing number of two-car families, you’ll find that parking will be easier if you divide the garage into two sections by painting a line down the center of the floor. In this way the first driver will leave enough room

: *1 1.8 IP Wood windows and shatters, are features of attractive entrance area of Larchmont model home at Elk Grove Village, lIL, shown above,

Company, builder and developer of Elk Grove Village, explained: "There is more warmth to the wood window than there is to any metal window. There is no question about the versatility of wood windows, but I feel that most important of all is the insulation value of wood windows as opposed to any type of metal window.” A preference for wood is also seen in the use of panel doors throughout the houses and bifold louver doors on all closets. Even medicine cabinets have wood doors. All doors and windows are stock ponderosa pine units. Centex is one of the largest home-building firms in the country. At Elk Grove Village, they offer 7 basic homes, each with 3 variations, for a total of 21 different models. Prices range from $18,950 to $27,990.

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kitchen is left open to the-rec-reation room. The architect specified mineral wool insulation that meets standards for both electrically heated and air-conditioned homes. This assures maximum year-round comfort and minimum costs for

for the second car. Simplest to use is a latex floor enamel which will not be damaged by the alkali of the concrete foor and will dry in less than an hour. Painting Insulating Siding Solvent-thinned paints will cause

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heating and cooling equipment and its operation. Further information, blueprints, and specifications for this home can be obtained from Her-, man York, Architect, 90-04 161st St./Jamaica 32, N.Y. Refer to Plan SR-5.

the asphalt used in insulating siding to bleed through the paint coat and stain it. To avoid this calamity, use a paint made specifically for asphalt roofs and siding. If this is not available, use an exterior latex paint, either one designed for masonry or the new latex house paint Follow this with a second coat of latex paint or with convent ional house paint.