Evening Star Newspaper, September 26, 1925, Page 17

REAL BATE, 17 ) 'BUYING HOME ON CREDIT FOUND SOUND BUSINESS REAT THE EVENING LOSS IN SANTA BARBARA : BL AMED _Ol (_:ONSTRUCTIONE HOUSE PLANS FOR HOME PLANNERS |A Brick House of ESTATR STAR. WASHINGTON, D. €. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 26. 1925. ?Fa‘l'fll‘y Building Methods Found Re-| Banker Says It Encourages Thrift—Fore- sponsible for " “Fully 80, per cent of the property loas sustained in the recent Santa Barbara earthquake could have been Prevented had good judgment, appro- priate materials and sane structural engineering practice been used when the structures affected were built, ac- cording to Oscar G. Knecht, building inspector of Santa Barbara, in a state- | ment made to the n Barbara NRealty Board and the National Asso- elation of Real s follow fng u survey by bhim of the effect of the shock on various types of siruc tures, The statement will be of general public interest in view of the fact that real estate hoards in regions wiw seismical disturbances have occurred are advocating the revision of build ing ordinances to take care of pos sible vecurrences. Its value s, of course, that of the experience of a single city, with only a very limited number of structures in any type of bullding coming under the test of the shake. “All well built and well designed buildings withstood the earthquake nicely, with no rent damage other than a lttle falling plaster. Had A mevere \windstorm visited Santa Barbara the damage might have been as bad or worse,” Mr. Knecht states. Building Law Enacted. “Prior to the earthquake Santi | Barbara had no modern building law | or ordinauce. Speculative builders | built as they pleased. Now there Ix| a new modern building ordinance in| effect “The Santa Barbar and the damage it caused s just another bitter lesson as to what may happen to any city where cheap spee. ulative builders or uninitiated or un- acruplous contractors can build any | old way.’ i After making an examination of the effect the earthguake had on varlous types materials and construction | Mr. Knecht holds that with Intelligent structural designing, honest work- earthquake | withstand | for proper strength an; Great Deal of ; | | dence also was little affected by the quake.” On the basis of the necessarily limited * * * observation afforded by the city’s experience, qualified by the | possibility that impropr meihods accountable for the results observed, Mr. Knecht adds “Of all building materials employ hollow tile proved to he the poore in ability io resist earthquake strain This light-weight buildin seems to entively inadequate for sisting earthquakes. and mayv be con- sidered dangerous in localities fe- quented arthquakes or severe windstc The Al “examination brought out defects in construction rvespons'- ble for the inability of structures io the shcok. Mr. Knecht s of what he found gives det follows “Many of the masonry not anchored to the joists. rafters o1 wood framework. some of the ma- sonry plers supporting lintels over large openings were entirely too small stability, and were not provided with | ring area at ends. walls were many lintels sufficient b Lack of Bond “Lack of masonry bond another principal many failures. 1 s 36 | courses of face brick | bonding or tyving to th acl - ur- Ny this facing must fa ¢ in a J\ke. Also much veneerin fm.the wood framing back of same. All thls was on account of a scarcity of_anchors or ties. “Most fire or parapet wall failures | were due to the fact that the wallx were too thin relative to their| height. or due to lack of tles or or due_to poor mort Oradi n hollow tile walls with no rs or bonding beams were in general a mplete failure. “Poor concrete and insutlicient re- inforcing were the principal causes of the fallures of reinforced concreie construction. Many four, six and elght inch reinforced concrete walls was z the manship and good materials, all bufldings can easily be made practi cally earthquake-proof. | Earthquakeresisting power, as| wn by the various types of con uction, is reported upon by Mr Kuecht as follows: Types of Buildings. “Practically all types of bullding construction experienced at least partial failure. Three reinforced con- crete buildings were almost complete failures. A number of brick and masonry bulldings, including hollow | tile, stone, cement block, and adobe wholly a partially col- lapsed. Even a few large open wood frame buildings or sheds were shaken | down. “‘Practically all the above failures were due to poor construction. poor material, and lack of proper super- vision or inspection by authorities. “Structural steel framework, bolted al | | construction, { Muncie, Ind.. Man to Serve Florida were 100 long and too high relative 1o their thickness un consequently must have fallen in any ordin quake on_account of their lack of stabllity. Had the wood under- been properly braced the wounld not have occurred.” Knecht cites, for example, a hotel of cheap reinforced concrete whose massive pylons and buttresses were merely shells, built for effect, and not properly | anchored to the main structure. The brick filler or panel walls of this building fn many cases were hollow | brick, unbonded. and these shell-like | walls were not anchored or tied 1o the reinforced concrete, framework. | post NAMED AS SECRETARY. | | of the artist to make this possible, Beautiful Dignity This Substantial Design Is Well Planned for Your Comfort. an's privilege to Tt s the aim | o attract attention to and to conserve whateveg is beautiful fn form. color ¢ thought® In architecture man finds it possible to assemble all that is beauti ful in art and in nature. Therefore the home is not only the j It is every irrounded by beauty. 2d comfort of people. but it Is also the center from which the ever en larging horizon of nature and the arts can be viewed and appreciated. A perfectly halanced house, where nothing is in e and yet nothing | lscking. is an achievement possible only where arti§t and workman ave one. for struett laws must be obeved else the vision cannot he ma- | terialized <t must come the vision, then the patient working out—the perfecting of every detall. "his house is suzgzested to he built brick. The quality and shade of brick depend a good deal upon the situation, whether in the city or out in the country. The design naturally xgests that roush textured brick be course. they could be dark or light mortar sints. Brick offers a wide choice of slor, for It ean be had in almost any of the shades. running from buff through all the browns to red. includ- ing russets and all the Autumn shades. The roof can be made of shi of wood, or asbestos, composition or | slate, in random width and with butts laid in flowing lines. There are many ways of getting an attractive roof for this house both as to color and t ture. There Is also a chance for ting eolor in the doors, the gate to the service entrance, window frames and chimney pots. to say nothing opportunity of having liv formed by flowers at the house A brick house always looks and hospitable in the Winte pecially if there is a planting of ever greens close by. AU the right of the vestibule ix & cout closet 1y people feel that a | house Is not complete without a place | for storm clothing near the front door. | The stairway rises directly from the | hall. At the left of the hall fs.a lving room with cozy fireplace and large groups of windows. The porch Is en tered from both dining and living used, and. of lald up with warm - LIVING TN SECOND FLOOR PLAN. A house that is suitable for town or country, provided the plot is not too small, and especially recommended for a corner | lot since it is equally attractive on all sides. room and could he used not only for a sun room. but for & breakfast room, if so desired From thls porch one steps out into | the garden. It can be inclosed in glass | a or left open, as preferred. The kitchen has been designed for convenient working Furniture has heen arranged with a view to saving | steps. One entire end of the kitchen is devoted to a sink and two closets. | The sink is sunk in a_counter run. | b m ning the full length of the kitchen. | could be finished off here if desired or so that dishes can be slid along and | n put in place in the closet without un- | necessary effort. The shelves of the | ing may be done without interruption. The other fng that room in a section of its own. r's room is large and light and shut way by itself so that readinz or writ- stone. ing costs ean be obtaimed from any Tocal buflder. For informaton as to the procuring | of the building plans of this design send a stamped and self-ad | dressed_envelope to the Real Estats Editor, The Star. Use number of plan in asking for information (Copsright George Matthew Adams.) two bedrooms are in the | arden. The naid’s room 1s on another level, leav. ack section and face the The garret is large. Another room © room were needed. The stairs he garret rise from the hall, just cross from the bath Detailed information as to the build- | a mald’s room and a bath. The own- | formal and the paths be of split field | NEW COMMUNITY DUE ON WISCONSIN AVENUE sin avenue area of the is now under way. In this dential subdivision will be built, in- | creasing the number of this type of | community that is fast growing in all | sections of the city | city section a resi- home strated Hor Americ exi by th | secured | owne | record is very thriftiness that comy; Liter closures Come Seldom in Well Arranged Deals. homes with small eash pay- and small monthly payvments, and in the st majority of these ca the individuals have immediately bibed the spirit of saving “In fact, this is nece instances, 'as persons self-denial is required to ence with one of the local fin: ments throughout the period of years ins 1tions its records fa before the final payment is made. The single foreclosure on v thrift and saving that one must prac t institution where the | tice in purchasing a home on th in n & home oceupied by ment plan in many instances makes the person a permanent saver, ind when the home is finally pletely paid for the habit con the same monthly deposits and in this wayv capital is ot Twentieth hought ments The sound, economie principles of ownership have been demon in Washington, cording to d Moran, vice president of the urity and Trust Co.. who % in “home nership” u M. C. A ind bject of mortga that im- 1 th and com nues and made. mulated Mr. Moran said in his le sitive e almost i e nies t Ny t purchas misands of persons on Massachusetts Park ul residential section of detached feet of forest-covered land, Includes what remains of Washington’s most beautif homes. Cont seven mil with six miles of improved streets. ,The Triangle of Increasing Values —between Connecticut, Massachusetts and Cathedral avenues. Over 200 homes from $15,000 to $200,000 Huilt and under con- structicn. Actual improvements and home values exceed $8,000,000. \Vooded villa sites, lo cent nd side hall homes, with lots from 50 to 115 fect front. P: 3. St. and Cathedral Ave. Middaugh & Shannon, Inc. ESTABLISHED 1899 Riggs-Semmes Bldg., Dupont Circle, Potomac 2200 on HE Roof is like the story of the horse and the stable door— “It’s too late to lock the door after the horse is stolen™ It is just multiplying trouble and expense to de- lay repairs to the roof until the elements burst through. So much better to prevent than to reclaim. We'll know after an inspection—whether your roof is tight—or if it needs attention. An examination NOW will save much in trouble and cost later. You needn’t hesitate to have the work done—for we’ll arrange the payments on a basis that will suit your convenience— The ground is bounded by Wiscon- | sin Avenue Parkway from Upton to | A large meteorite that recently feil | van Nes and: east toward| in India includes three kinds of mat- Connecticut avenue for two blocks. | ter—igneous rock of i slategray Two hundred houses will be built and color, marked with spots of dark tur- | \p, new development is to be called sise blue: quantity of jet-black 5 highl azed lava with turquoise blue N veins e of refully fol closet above the long counter are to be | inclosed in glass. Beneath the counter they are inclosed In wooden doors Thus there is ample room for cooking { utensils and for dishes. | The range is on the inner wall and | the ice hox near the service porch The pantry is also well supplied with shelves for dishes and food. The » floor has three bedrooms, Il The doorway is a special feat this house and should be ¢ guarded to see that the builder lows the design closely. The house should not be bullt on a lot smaller than 50 feet, for it is 30 feet deep by 441, feet wide. It could | well placed o1 lot, for 11l sides are equally Let v r planting or riveted, and wood framework, well braced and nailed, proved to be the best and most successful mater- | fals for use in making buildings earthquake-proof. Carefuily designed reinforced concrete is the next best. “The one and only structural steel bullding In the city came through | the earthquake practically unharmed. | The average well bulli frame resi Real Estate Boards. O. Meredith, secretary-man- the Muncie, Ind.. Chamber and former secre Fstate Associa secretury of | What's in a Meteorite? Paul ager of of Commerce, of the Indiana Real tion, has been selected the- Florida Association of Real k: tate Boards. Mr. Meredith succeeds | he late J. L. Wallace of Jacksonville. ' I ML Buy With Confidence—Buy a Dunigan-Blu:lt “All-Brick” Home HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE SURROUNDED BY BEAUTIFUL HOMES IN WASHINGTON’S BEST RESIDENTIAL SECTION? Dunigan Homes Are Located Just Where You Want to Live—You Owe It to Your Family to Own One of Thesq Homes The Best Buy Today NEW ROW OF PETWORTH — HOMES JUST COMPLETED Located at 5th and Crittenden Sts. N.W. ONE BLOCK FROM SHERMAN CIRCLE streets be Devonshire Downs = A Miller are the develo TN e least bit 0 < “'We Have the Home You Want WONDERFUL LOCATIO EVERY CONVENIENCE HIGH ELEVATION - YOU CAN SIT ON THE BACK PORCH AND VIEW THE ENTIRE CITY 5500 CASH - BALANCE LIKE REN Petworth’s Most Beautiful Homes 4th and Buchanan Sts. N.W 2 Blocks North of Grant Circle at New Hampshire Avenue CONVENIENT TO CARS AND 16TH ST. BUSSES THE HOMES “DE LUXE” _ with six large rooms, up-to-date bath; concrete front porch with iron rails and brick pillars—breakfast porch, sleeping porch; complete kitchen—front lawn—shrubbery and deep lot to paved alley. A Dunigan-Built Home $7.150 5th and Ingraham Sts. N.W. A refined section to live in, high elevation, excellent neighbor- hood, healthy and beautiful view right on top of the city. THE HOMES YOU WILL ADMIRE Built of attractive brick Daylight cellar Six large sunny rooms Hardwood floors Sunlight dining rooms Large front porch Cozy, spacious living room RBreakfast porch Three large bedrooms Sleeping porch I’-r!m‘ kitchen Spacious lawn Allwhite bathroom Deep lot to paved alley PRICE AND TERMS UNEQUALED Concrete Porches—Paved Alleys Convenient to Cars and 16th St. Busses CASH BALANCE LIKE RENT 5500 Real Modern Homes in Columbia Park COMPLETE IN EVERY DETAIL CONCRETE STREETS AND PAVED ALLEYS Take 14th Street car marked “Takoma” to 5th and Kennedy Streets, walk two blocks to houses, or 9th Street car to Ingraham Street and walk east. D. J. DUNIGAN, INC. Main 1267 1319 New York Ave. T e R TETETICE o OPEN AND LIGHTED DAILY AND SUNDAY UNTIL 9 P.M. OPEN AND LIGHTED DAILY AND SUNDAY MY