Evening Star Newspaper, January 5, 1924, Page 15

T0 MAKE CONCRETE - | FLOORS DURABLE | Builder Says Wearing Quality May Be Increased by Solution He Prescribes. The wearing: qualities of a concrete floor may be Increased by treatment with some good floor hardener, a builder says. One treatment consists in the ap- plication ‘of about a 16 per cent solu- tion of zinc sulphate with about 4% per cent free sulphuric acid applied four ‘hours after the first one. Thet} surface should be scrubbed with hot water and mopped dry just before the application of the second coat. This “treatment gives the floor & darker appearance than the original concrete, There are a number of compounds axes, etc., which are te floor hardeners. Pulyerized iron mixed with sal am- monlac or some other oxidizing agent is also used both as an Integral floor hardener and as a treatment for a concrete floor surface. There are on the market a number of compounds which are widely rec- ommended for inclusion in the body of the concrete. Instructions for the use of these compounds invaria- bly call for many of the methods and practices which are known to be es- sential for successful concrete floors built with the inclusioni of Integral compounds. Poor workmanship or improper methods of materials can- not be compensated for by the ad- mixtura of any material other than thote used in making good concrete. Admixtures containing chemieals may interfere with the chemical ac- tion between the cement and the wa- ter. Unquestionable evidence should, therefore, be had about the effect on the concrete of any proposed admix- ture before it is specified for use. Decordtive floor paints or coatings may be had in considerable variety from responsible manufacturers. Al- most without exception these painta require that the floor be thoroughly clean and dry when the paint is ap- plied. A fairly wide range of colors is available and while these paints wear off under foot traffic, they are, in general. as permanent and wear- resistive as the paints wood floors. SAYS PLASTER SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY DRIED Interior Trim Put on While Is Is Wet Will Cause ‘Trouble, Mill- man, Says. Tt is common practice to install interior yrim before the plastering is dry, and'it has been noted in some instances that contractors even.go as far as to place it hefore fe plasier- ing work-is completed. If interfor windows are is thoroughly will unquestionably sarink and perhaps bacome molded or of moisture. A local millwork manufacturer contends that the factories have'a great deal of trouble on this account. Tn almost every instance he reports | and the smuall-house contractor puts up his interior trim just as soon as he is through plastering and before it has had time to dry out. - Naturally, it 1s going to cause the trim to syell or shrink. At all times the trim should have a shellac filler, ‘and should not be installed until “the plastering Is thoroughly dry. When factory work shrinks, the first complaint comes to the contrac- tor, who passes it on the millwork manufacturers. It 1s not-the fault of ! the manufacturer in this cnse. but { the fault of the contractor. If archi- tects would I[nsist upon the contrac- for keeping snsi doors in a dr trim - and plastering is thoroughly dry, storing _them in_the house plasterii would serve to greatly reduce the general cost of millwork and also | save considerable unnecessary trou- ble, delay, cost and annoyance. Never fit or hang windows and doors and don’'t put up the inside trim until the plastering is thor- oughly dry. s R REALTORS HAVE CHARGE OF COUNTY ADVERTISING Official recognition of the services of a real estate board in advertising the advantages of its community comes in a recent of the county commissioners of ouls. county, | Mimmesota, to turn to the Vir- zinla-Eveleth Real Estate Board the ded by the agent for the advancement of public interest in the agricuitural resources of the county. The appropriation is believed by officers of the National Association of Real Estate Boards to be the first in- stance of Its kind in the history of jhe country. 8 BUILT—1 LEFT 5010 Arkansas Ave. Seml Detached Home, Con- tains '7 rooms; tiled bath; 4 bedrom-n hot - water ~ heat; elec. lights; laundry tubs; open fireplace; hardwood floors; “colonial front porch; two-story rear porch; attic. Lot 353100 to alley. Open Daily and’Sundaf Representative on Premises Francis A. Blundon Co. . 805 H St. N.W. PLEASING 5 'ORKMEN like to use »ourlumber: Itiseasy: to work with and gives _beautiful results.-Get our “estimates today for: your | lumber needs: "Bmzr ltimber here” Galliher & Huguely Sherman Ave.& W St.N:W. nylu T “."I“;'x local merchant, purchased this residence at 4207 16th street northwest, from the Joweph m; er. REAL ESTATE EDUCATION MOVE PRAISED BY EXPERT 178133 g, It has eight rooms. Realty Leaders In Baltimore to " |STANDARDIZED RENTAL Vo dppeolver Proves PRACTICE IS SOUGHT Puule to- Auflfm 'Roorn.n!.utlon of & rental asso- latlon within the Denver res! sitate ; She= exchange has just been reported to iices "“ml';‘j";a e on | the Natlonal Assoctation of Real Ns- £ :"""‘hom that is belng appraived - | tate Boards. Standardisation of ren- constitute such an “Intefost in the~” tal practices is the primary object of premises” on the part of a member - | tho Dew Intraboard organiation. of & real estate board appraisal. !-tm.flm!n of office mflm committee as would preclude that mhn L experience wi . vf the rental men's. member from signing the appral- sal as a disinterested party? The ":‘_fl"”'"“'" system o question comes to the Natfonal toall ;l. Association of Real Estate Boards from the Minneapolls Real Estate. Board, where a member of that board’s champion appraisal com- mitteo {s under & cloud—a mince DIRPLAY OERTIFIOATES. ple &loud. In consideration of the Displey of & framed realtor cer- committes's year record of making tificate, as {ssusd by the National As. appraisals totaling over siine and |sociation of Real Estate Boards, s { & halt million dollars and-result- required ot all active members by ing in turning In to the board's”’ by-laws of the {ntrou real es- treasury of fees amounting to uz- board. slightly over $10,000, the name of the committeeman is withheld. The board's attorney has been asked for & ruling. N LUMBER FREIGHT LARGE. The natién's lumber shipment in 1920 was abodt 2,070,000 carioads, and the g haul for each ocarioad 485 According to the Dest- estimate of the forest service, United States De- “My, Your Shades Work Beautifully!” —is what your friends and neighbors will say —4f your home is shaded by us. Factory prices mean a great saving. uwlm oars the E: zfmfi.u.. Yooara, T ° 9 FEs L In the kCharming Subdivision of Petworth We Offer for Sale Homes That will answer all your requirements. Solidly built, and finished to satisfy most any one. In a location that is without competition. the forest mervice, wisely invested each year in forest protection and rehabili- tation would grow timber where it is eeded, reduce the nation's frelght bill, Cheapen " lumber and | release vast amounts of rallroad equipment and labor for unavoidable transport. Coal and fron cannot be grown, but timber can_be. WANTED Locations For Piggly Wiggly CLASSIFY REALTORS. Classifying realtors throughout the state as to their business specialfza- in use on Real Estate Boards in what is called one of the greatest edugational move- ments of modern times Is commented on in“the current ssue of the Ameri- can Reveiw of Reviews in-an artiele by Dr, Richard T. Ely, professor of | political ‘economy of -the University of Wisconsin and head of the Insti- tute for Research in Land Economics and Public “Utititles. Dr. Ely's comment is made in con- nection “with the inclusfon in the association's general plan. for real ostate _education of “the work of American bullding-and loan associa- tions, Dekslopment of special training in the management of building and loan assoclations is-receiving-attention by the joint committee on general real estate - -education reprafiem!n National As=socjation of Re EBoards, th nstitute for Re: ‘Econamics and’ the Ccotleges of the United Btates -and zhe “United Y M. C,-A: schopls The organization of great tions, and industries for education for. scientific fearless research by"tndependent, untrammeleq, educa= tional -inatitutions, such as ¥s beimg done in"the field of real estate, buiid- ing and loan-assoclations and public utjlities, is one of the grestest edu- cational movements of -modern times, Dr. Ely declares. Part of the National Assoclation of | Purchase Home | Special Dispateh to The Star. BALTIMORE, January 5. — Plans for the erection or purchase of a per- manerit bome for the. Real Estate Board of Baltimore, to cost between $200,000 and $500,000, are being for- mulated by a committee composed of eleven past presidents, according to a statement by C. Philip Pitt, sec- retary of the real estate board. The building committee will meet Text week to consider the tentative plans proposed by. the members of the committee. The bullding will be {in the downtown business section, and the ground floor will bhe rented to retall stores and the remainder | ot the floor space will be dévoted to |'tire_ activities of the board. ——— | - PLANS REALTY ITINERARY. Visit of W. E. Herron, - fleld : secre- tary of the National Assqgiation of Real Estate Boards, to- California real estate boards is scheduled -for two _monthe, beginning in Jaguary. Every one of the California belong- ing to.the assoctation will be included in the fleld secretary’s itinerary, it is planned. Open for Inspection ~ Daily and . Sunday 2to9 PM $6,950 Many have been looking for- ward to an opportunity of buying a home at this price in convenient northeast location. A brief description is given be- low. Six Rooms and Bath Hot-Water Heat Electricity Built-In Garage—Paved Alley in Rear Many Other Features 625 Orleans St. N.E. (Between 6th & Tth—L & M—N.E.) C. H. SMALL Owner and Builder Tel. Main 6861 1515 M Street N.W. On 16th Street Close to Park Road N.W. The Best - Buy 706 Colorado ‘Bldg. in Wmhmgton 3321 16th St. N.W. This home. contains-many ‘unusual” features, a few of which ate: A exceptional- 1y large reception‘taom and _hall,_ built-in--mirrers . over the mnmm. Very -large apimy with; beamed . § = cellmg und paneled walls,- - beautifyl ric fixtures; large. kLehm yith - wahs tiled, speciet built-gus-range;- H large-kitchen-cabinet and- a porcehm able, Phe second floor contains three large bedrooms and two -completely outfitted baths; four large bedrooms and complete bath on-third” floor. Servant’s room and . bath in. basement. Double screened porches. Screens, ‘awnings -and - weather strips for the’entire house. The ‘bést._hardwood * floors and trim throughout, large * two-car built-in wage An it vince | you of ts. unmnl “value.’ i Exclusive w T tions is reported to the National As- soclation of Real Estate Boards ‘by the Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards. The classification Tooks to- ward “the organization of the state association on the divisional plan. It will facllitate communication of real- tors with fellow speciallsts in other towns of the st. T LA I L unusual features. room and bath. Its attractive location, livable and convenient. STORES ‘LAWRENCE D. ENGEL Exciusive Agent 709 Eye St. NN\W. Main 223 L A L e e BEAUTIFUL NEW DETACHED HOUSE Center Hall Type 1605 VARNUM STREET Nw Just West_of 16th Street This home is of pleasing design and contains many 9 rooms, 3 baths, including servant’s | Large attic with cedar roomi; and 2-car ' brick garage on end of deep lot. Street and alley paved. t ¢ its generous room size and the liberal size of the lot combine to make this home Open for Your Inspection Every Day and Evemn' Until 9 P.M. Price and Terms Given Upon Request L. E. BREUNINGER & SONS MEMBER OF THE WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE BOARD 706 Colorado Building \ Main 6140 L A I Have You Seen Our New Varnum Street Homes? Just Off 16th Street e House, 1427 Varnum St. N.W. $13, 250 A Small Cufi Payment—Bnhnce Like Rent DESCRIPTION. clous, rooma. tlled bath and sbowsr, "':"ue'%‘m entire house. 8 1 ‘basem oak «~28q Batia 16 Bos, white en":el ;mn- uM.I m many other unusual featu: porches, 2 sleepiug porches. Deep lot ing poscd ¢ e rear ’f:m.. .m ,Opén and Lighted for Your and hfi':n::beho- Du'ly Swlfiy To hupwc—rakc 14th Street.Car to Varnum Sm, or MomO-t 16th Street to Varnum * and-bath Six Large Outside Rooms and Bath This section is built up of hundreds of new homes, and is a community by itself. Good Streets and Paved Alleys Transportation Equal to Any in the City Exhibit House 205 Varnum St. N.-W. Open and Lighted Today and Sunday Until 9 P.M. ~" - To inspect take 16th Street bus to Grant Circle or 9th Street car marked Soldiers’ Home to , 3rd and Upshur Streets; walk north one block. D. J. Dunigan 1319 New York Ave. N.W. If You Believe in the United States—Y ¢ Phone Main 1267 elieve in Washington! Midwinter Home Bargains Smart Home Buyers will recognize the desirability of these houses and the unusual values offered. Moderate cash requirements and reasonable monthly terms are salient features. Northwest Suburban Jocelyn St—$14,250—7 rooms and bath, de- tached, h.-w.h., electricity, built-in garage, hard- wood-floors, screens. Lot 60x100 feet. Ingomar S rooms and 2 baths, detachied, with servant’s room in attic, h.-w.h.,, electricity, sleeping and_living porches, hard- wood floors, garage. Ideal location, close to Conn. Ave. Chevy Chase, Md.—$10,500—Only $1,500 cash. _Pretty detached 2-story, 6-room-and-bath resi- dence, center entrance; strictly modern throughout, with porches, hardwood floors, screens;-on lot 45x143 feet. Quick possession. " Near 4ist and 5,256—Delightful 7- room detached house, with’ tile bath and shower, first floor tile lavatory; hardwood fleors. throughout, .stone_fireplace, large living porch, spacious closets with lights; h.-w.h., elec- tricity, and many other exceptional - appomt ments.. Moderate terms. Near 4ist and Ji 850—Well built 6 rooni-and-bath _ brick, with hardwood hflclmfl, uilt-in hiw.h., electricity, sleeping porch garage. Moderate terms. Sww—&ick bungalow, de- tached, h-w:h., electricity, porches, hardwodd floors, screens;-on-lot 50x150 feet. This is a real -bargain. Northwest Park—S$19,250—Delightful 6-room- detached house, with . hardwood floars, h.-w.h. large closets with lights, con- crete porches, large lot and other unusual fea- tures. Mass. - Ave. gMb—‘n.“'—S rooms and bat detachéd (5 bedrooms and sleeping porch), h-wh, electricity, front and rear porches, hardwood floors; ‘5-car garage. Can be ‘sold on small cash payment. ‘Near 14th and itur. 11 rooms and 2 complete ‘baths, central hall plan, detached brick, with' h-w.h., ehcmchy (6 bedrooms and slzeymg porch). Complete in every detail. Experienced representatives WHO KNOW WASHINGTON vnll take “park; 10 rooms-and 2 baths, brick, h-w.h., Northwest Section Mt. Pleasant—Close to Park—$14,500—Very attractive 3-story" brick, containing 11 rooms and 2 baths (8 bedrooms and sleeping porch), h.-w.h., electricity, front and rear porches, hardwood floors, screens, awnings; other fine appointments; splendid condition. This will move quickly. Mt. Pleasant—$13500—Fine section, closc1 to clec- tricity, 2-car garage. This is a bargain. Near 16th and Upshur—$14,500—8 rooms and 2 baths, brick, h.-w.h,, electricity, iront, rear and sleeping_ porches. An_ especially attractive proposition, in most desirable location. Webster St.—$9,850—6 rooms and tiled bath, brick, with Nokol h.-w.h., electricity, front, rear, sleeping and breakfast porches, fireplace, hard- wood floors, screens, garage; lot 20x120 feet to alley. . See this unusual offering at-once. Northeast Section Near 7th and L NE~$,000—6 rooms and bath, brick, h.-w.h., electricity, .porches, other features; garage. Immediate occupancy. Near 5th and B N.E.—$6,750—Only $1,000 cash —7 rooms and:bath, brick (4 bedrooms), h.-w.h.; Pittsburg water Heater, concrete cellar, with toilet and faundry. l\ewly papered and painted throughout and in fine condition. Mass. Ave. N.E—$9,000—$500 cash—8 rooms and bath, brick, 2-story-and-basement dwelling. Located just off Stanton Square. 12th St. N.E~$8000—$1,000 cash—6 rooms and bath, 2-story brick, with porches, screens. awnings. Lot 100 feet deep to alley, with garage. u to see 1 dny of ‘these properties, or will select others from our hstmgs which will be sure to ‘meet. vmh’ydur _requirements. * Clnmmforwmt KER