Evening Star Newspaper, May 14, 1927, Page 17

REAL ESTATE MODEL HOME CONSTRUCTION ISNOW AHEAD OF SCHEDULE Wesley Heights Structure to Be Completed by July 30, Builders Announce. Progress Described. Construction of the Wesley Heights model home, the first of the five to be erected in Washington and its Vir- ginla and Maryland suburbs this year n conjunction with the better homes demonstration sponsored by The Sta is proceeding ahead of scheduled time to assure completion by July 30, when the home will be thrown open fm" formal public inspection, W. C. &} A. N. Miller, builders of the huusr\_s announced today. | This model home, which is located on Forty-fourth place between Haw- a sarfield streets, Wesley ish cottage style| of brick and stucco timber tecture, construction with exposed work. It will contain eight rooms. In the third week of actual con- struction, the second floor stage of the raising of the framework of the has been reached. The second are in place and the subflooring has been laid. Slab Is Protected. The rious steps in the laying of the foundation of the house were described on this ze of The Star last week, with special attention to methods employed by the builders to avoid dampness in the basement of the home. Since then, the concrete slab forming the side porch has been poured. This slab is of reinforced concrete and has been covered with paper and rough boards to keep it clean during the remaining construc- tion work. This precaution was taken because spots on concrete work, occur- ring during construction work, not only mar the general appearance of the house but are difficult to eradicate. Quantities of Colonial style of face brick selected for the Wesley Heights home have been delivered on the lot. In describing progress in the building of the house today, W. C. Miller pointed out that the bricks, which are of random shades to give the desired blend of color, will be carefully picked over and the lighter shades discarded. Barrier to Dampness. From the 13-inch foundation wall upward the brick walls of the house are 9 inches thick and furring strips *have been built into the wails so that they may be furred out to form a dead air space or insulation between the plaster and the brick wall. This not only a very good feature to ob- serve from the standpoint of insula- tion from heat and cold, but also serves to act us a barrier to any dampness which may possibly pene. strate the wall from the outside, Mr. *Miller points out. As far as the height is concerned -the brickwork is now finished except the chimney and the small entrance doorway. The second floor joists have been placed in position and have been allowed to project over the wall below, 80 that the second story will be larger than and overhang the first story. This will give a very nice shadow wall, as well as serve to shelter the wall and windows below from rain. The brick wall forming the cellar has been back filled with earth, from which the sticks and rubbish hava been carefully removed, and will be allowed to settle so that when the house is finished there will be a min:- mum of settlement at the foundation line in the outside earth. A feature of the tying together of the joists in this house is the metal bridging which ‘half-milé point beyond Massachusetts ing lumber used in this house is of Douglas fir, brought here from the| Wi Coast by ship, and each piece is stamped with the manufacturer's| name. Placed in Cypress. sh which are bullt lmhs; The steel s the first floor have been. placed in cypress frames which gives them more of the appearance of the true ement than would be obtained if the metal had been placed directly into the brick wall. These sash have been shipped open, or without mul- lions, and are to be filled in With A glass to give the cozy architec- tural effect that is desired. During the week the incinerator for garbage and rubbish has also been completely installed in the basement. The plumber now is heginning with his cellar tYori. The sewer and water lines have bha trought into the house and the work of roughing in the cellar sewer work has begun. In the construction of this home materials have been used which are guaranteed to stand the test of time. The first cost is of primary importance and the up-keep will be minimum. As far as possible, standard, trade- marked materials are being used in the construction of this home; mate. Is which are recognized by leading uthorities in the construction in- dustry for their durability and perma- nence. Route to Home. Home owners and prospective home builders may learn many valuable les- sons in the planning and construction of dwellings by following the steps in the building of The Star model homes, which will be described each week on this page. It is also recommended that the houses be visited from time to time during construction. The builders have no objection, so long as visitors do not talk to workmen or otherwise hinder the progress in the homes which are scheduled for com- pletion at definite dates. The route by automobile to the Wes- ley Heights model home is as follows: From The Star Building at Eleventh street and Pennsylvania avenue, west on the Avenue to Fourteenth street, north to K, west to Connecticut ave- nue, thence to Dupont Circle, west on Massachusettsavenue past Wisconsin avenue, thence left from Massachu- setts avenue and down Cathedral ave- nue and down' Cathedral avenue for half a mile. This will bring one to the front door of Wesley Heights. From here go west one block, tehnce left, or south into Forty-fourth street for one block, then turn right on Hawthorne street and then west one block. to Forty-fourth place. s A bus leaving from Dupont Circle follows this same, route as far as the avenue, described above. The bus leaves Dupont Circle in front of the Merchants’ Bank on Sun- days on the hour, One week days, aft- er 9 o'clock, it leaves the same place hourly until 3 p.m. Thereafter, on week days. the bus leaves Twentieth and Massachusetts avenue, beginning at 3:12 p.m., at 15-minute intervals; or, the bus may be taken on week days in the afternoons at Seventeenth and I streets, from 4:24 to 7:18, at the same interval. The schedule of bus departure may be obtained from the office of the Washington Railway & Electric Co., and is also noted on the Ideal Suburban Home Has City Convenience Rural Architectural Lines Blended with Town Features. BRICK AND STUCCO DESIGN OFFERED House Planned as Spacious Home for Country Gentleman. ~——— BY L. PORTER SMOORE. President Home Owners' Institute, We are featuring today as plan No. a house which is really unique in its happy blending of architectural With its solid structure of k. lightened with stucco facings and decorated with half timber, it ypifies the spacio home of the “country gentleman.” It is designed to provide conveniences demanded by the suburban dweller and combines tha equipment of the most modern city homes with a typically suburban style of architecture. Its whole ap- rance is one of leisurely comfort. house consists of five rooms on the fi floor and three on the second; the attic may bc finished at the owner’s option. The house is entered through a large square hall which opens into the kitchen at the left, the dining room at the rear and the living room at the right. The living room, which is 16 by 23 feet, allows ample space for built- in bookshelves along its entire length and the atmosphere is enhanced by a fireplace and an entrance onto the open porch at the front of the house. The maid’s room and bath are above the garage.on the first floor level, and provide, in reality, a separate wing for her, away from the main part of the house. Spacious Breakfast Room. A spacious breakfast room is off the pantry, between the dining room and the kitchen. A lavatory and a clothes closet are located on either side of the vestibule entrance. The second floor boasts, in addition to its three bedrooms, each wth cross ventilation, three closets, two baths and a sewing room, the latter a scl- dom found convenience nowadays. The cellar contains. a fruit closet, laundry tubs and incinerator, in ad- dition to the heating plant. From the basement one may enter the two- car garage. The house was designed for a lot sloping toward the rear. In consider- ation of the width of the house and attached garage, a lot of 100 feet square would allow the front yard space necessary to preserve an ap- pearance of balance. The house is being built in a suburb of Detroit, from the design of Carol DuPuy. $25,000 Estimate, According to the: estimates of Ar- thur Bates Lincoln, consulting archi- tect of the Home Owners® Institute, it may be erected in the viclnity of New York for a cost of $25,000. It contains approximately 40,000 cubic feet. The roof is of shingles and where brick is shown it is brick veneer on frame. Outline of recommended speci fications follow: Masonry—Concrete footings under all walls, as shown on drawings. All foundation walls to be concrete block or poured concrete made with Port- land cement. Concrete to be mixed with waterproofing compound, All walls of common brick. Chimney of common brick, all flues lined or con- has been used in place of the ordi- nary 1x3 woodstrips. All of the fram- bus signs at the above points. Methods for Obtaining Good Draft in Fireplace Hinge on Chamber-Chimney While we are on the subject of brick construction it might be well to take up at this time the one surefire method of obtaining a good draft for & fireplace. In recent years this fea- ture has become so important in the suburban house that, together with the front entrance detail and the in- ferior stairway, it forms one of the three most essential -features in the ‘home. Of the two accompanying sketches the one at the left indicates quite clearly just how a good draft is ob- gained, The esential feature consists of the smoke chamber, which is a * Gooo*ConSTRUCTION' The Over 250 homes 1 ley Road. Wooded villa sites from 75 to 300 feet front. Middaugh & 1435 K St. N.W. Triangle of Increasing Values —between Massachusetts and Connecticut Avenues and Wood- Actual improvements and home values exceed $10,500,000. lots, central and side hall homes, with lots Call for Literature and List of Over 300 Purchasers ESTABLISHED 1899 rather large rectangular opening above the damper, where a partially revolving draft is formed which will naturally create a good draft through the damper from the open fireplace. This smoke chamber should be as deep as the width of the chimney will allow and at least as wide as the fire- place directly beneath. The height of ;hli chamber varies from three to six et It should also be noted that in order to obtain a good draft, the height of the chimney should extend at least two feet above the highest peak of the roof. 3 gy “FavLTy CoONSTRUCTION * Massachusetts Park built and under construction. Shannon, Inc. structed with interlocking chimney brick. Fireplace of selected brick: provide ash dump and clean-out door in_cellar. Incinerator—Built-in incinerator to be installed in chimney, with receiving hopper door located in or mnear the kitchen for disposal of garbage and trash. Carpentry—All framing lumber shall be well seasoned and free from large knots, either fir or yellow pine. Cali- fornia white pine for exterior mill- work and interior trim; oak floors. Steel bridging for floor joists, interfor doors and built-in kitchen cabinet, as required in detailed specifications. Hardware—Owner shall furnish all finishing hardware for doors and win- dows, for closets and caseweork. The contractor shall furnish a correct list of hardware and is to put it on in a careful, workmanlike manner. All hardware on exterior openings to be of brass or bronze. Stucco work—Where shown on plans walls shall be finished with three coats of cement stucco. Finish coat colored and textured as directed. Casement windows—Steel casement windows may be used at owner’s op- tion. Plastering work over me and lathing—Three-coat 1 lath is recommended. sive job may be obtained though the use of one-half inch of plaster over flat rib expanded metal Staf % Plan No.2§7-s £ lomeowner’s © 1927 Rhns from s t/‘fz(e, Jze OLD-FASHIONED PANTRY DISAPPEARS FROM HOME Modern Methods of Equipping Houses Replace Cookie Jar Scenes of Old. Kot Excevajen The old pantry—the pantry that held the cookle jar—the pantry that meant reaching and climbing and thousands of extra steps—has disap- peared. Modern methods of equipping a kitchen have replaced it. And thou- sands upon thousands of women are rejoicing because these new methods have brought'new conveniences, and < saving of time and energy, in kitch- n_work. The ideas of women, of domestic science experts and of architects have all been combined in designing a “pantry in the Kitchen,” an arrange- ment of units which provides com- plete storage space and working equipment—everything from kitchen cabinet to dish and_ broom closets, from refrigerator to linen cupboards. It includes folding “breakfast nooks™ and froning boards which can be fold- ed easily out of the way when not in_use. Each unit is complete in itself. Tt can be used alone or in combination with other units. Due to this un- usual feature the home builder has the widest possible choice in the use and arrangement of the units. You can choose one or one-half dozen unlts, according to your particular needs. You can group them on one wall or separate them in different parts of the kitchen. . $2,600,000,000 EXPENDED LAST YEAR FOR HOMES Contracts Awarded During 19286 for 185,000 Residence Build- ings in United States. The United States concluded another record-breaking building year in which residential construction again played the most prominent part. More than $2,600,000,000 in contracts was award- ed for nearly 185,000 residence build- ings last year. Practically complete figures for 1926 show that the value of residential buildings was 46 per cent of the total value of all new buildings. Resi- dences include apartments as well as dwelling houses. Public works constituted 15 per cent of the building value; commer- cial buildings, such as office struc- tures, 15 per cent: industrial buildings, 8 per cent, and educational buildings, 7 per cent. Garden Wall Beauti The best kind of garden wall is one with cracks and crannies. Into these one need only rub some fine soil, sow SECOND FLODR. PLAN INSTITUTE COPYRIGHT, 1027. PLANS FROM HOME X RS’ INSTITUTE. OV s HOME OW e NE] bathroom, with bailt-in china acces- sories. Heating—Steam or hot water boller, coal, oil or gas fired. Hot air at own- er’s option. Insulation—Throughout with in- i sulating building board (or insulating quilting if preferred) used as plaster base on second floor ceiling operates as roof insulation. le*h and wood lath. Insuliting lum- ber or plaster board may be used if de- sired by the owner. Metal work—Gutters, leaders, down- spouts and flashing to be 16-ounce cop- per or No. 11 gauge zinc. Toofing—Roof of slate-surfaced, copper-clad or asbestos shingles; col- ors as selected to be laid in accord- ance with manufacturer's instruc- tions. Cedar shingles may be used at owner's option. Painting—Strictly pure white lead and linseed oil in proper proportion, with zinc oxide where desired, or a good grade of ready mixed paint shall be used. Interior trim to receive two Beautifying Closets. Unthinkingly to swing back a door and encounter a glow of sunshiny orange or a flash of bright, clear blue or cool refreshing green is a delight SATURDAY, MAY 14, 192T. HOME & GARDEN 17 HOUSC on Granada Terrace. Overlooking Highway, Scheduled to Be Ready The start in the conciruction of the second of the 1927 series of r model homes made this week, when ground was broken for the demonstration house to be erected in Lyon' Village, Va. The site for this house is located on Granada Terrace, overlooking Lee Highway, and is about one mile west of Key Bridge. Construction of the foundation of the home now is under way, and progress in the building will be pushed steadily ahead in anticipation of the| formal opening of ths house, which is scheduled for August 27. On that date, according to present plans, this house, completely ¢ uipped and fur- nished, is to be opened for public in- spectation for four weeks as a part of the better-homes demonstration which is being sponsored by The Star as a | service to its readers. Location Attractiv The Lyon Village site for this model home was chosen by The Star model- homes committee, which is in charge of the better-homes demonstration, largel; because of the attractive en- vironment and the accessibility of the spot to the city. This suburban loca- tiom, it also is felt, is esnecially fitting for the type of home to be built there, which will be of Italian mission style of architecture, The location of this model home is but three miles from the White House, and except so far as actual houridaries are concerned is as much a part of Washington as are many sections within the District of Colum- bia, John F. Maury, president of the Washington Real Estate Board and a member of The Star model-homes committee, pointed out today in com- menting on the Lyon Village model house. ashington has become a metro- politan center, and its further growth necessarily will occur largely in Vir- ginia and Maryland, where 'moortant suburban centers are ¢ now de- veloning,” Mr. Maury said. “The Star model home in Virginia ia located in such a suburban center and one that is growing as rapidly as any area_around Washington. The Granada Terrace section of Lyon Vil- lage has been restricted to such an extent that the model home will have an even more attractive setting as the community builds up than it en- joys today. “Washington is particularly fortu- nate in the natural beauty of so large a part of its suburban territory in Maryland and Virginia. We are al- ready anticipating the development of our suburban areas along lines of beauty and charm in the work of the National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Roadside parks and parked boulevards are important fea- tures of the commission’s plans for the beautification, of the metropolitan area.” The perpetuity of the present nat- pnaissance of interest ural beauty of the environment of this home, M Maury pointed out, been assured by the dedication of a wooded area on the opposite side of Lee highway as a park. The model home will overlook this park and the highway, which will be about 25 feet below the level of the house, The house will front on an attractive, tree lined private drivew The Lyon Village model home was designed by Speiden & Speiden, Wash- ington architects. It embodies many ‘ming features which typify this style of Old World hitecture, At each side of the house the massive masonry walls which form the front of the structure: continue on into garden walls, in which are placed In- teresting garden gates with long wrought-iron hinges. Wrought-Iron Features. Wrought iron will be plentifully used elsewhere for grills and balconies at window for awning supports and for hardware fittings, pleasing _contrast against the stucco walls. The tiles on all projecting roofs of the building add a warmth of color to the.masonry walls. A wide chimney with a curved top is the dominating feature of the living room end of the house. The front wall ends of the second story are fin- ished off with decorative urns set in niches in the masonry, giving a char- acteristic Mediterranean touch to what would be otherwise plain, unrelieved masonry corners, The plainness of much Mediter- ranean architecture is overcome in the design made for this house by graceful irregularity of outline and of wall ends. A part of the structure is two-storied, but the remainder is only one story, giving an irregular sky-line effect. PLANK FLOOR FEATURES. Plan Offers Coziness and Warmth for, Homes. There recently has been quite a re- in oak plank floors. There is something cozy, warm and unusual about plank floor- ing that lends an antique touch to the home. This is amplified by the use of wooden plugs in attaching the joints, and, if desired, the plugs may be of a darker wood. Many floor layers have - produced very satisfactory results by rough scraping and omitting the screws and plugs, using instead numerous un- evenly spaced wrought iron nails, which show on the surface. The floor- ing is available to every home owner, complete with all the antique touches, such as tight, smooth knots and other slight imperfections. , affording a Rose Roofs Are Reliable That’s why they are The Grafton Conn. Ave. and De Sales St— is another of the prominent buildings in Washington topped with a Rose Roof that is “mak- ing good.” The always so generally in use LASTING—that's what you want of a roof—to feel perfectly sure it is CAPABLE of “weathering the weather” continuously. We can refer you to thou- sands here—all holding their own—because they are made the Rose right way. We know how from experi- ence—and put our know-how into practice. moderate bill can be conveniently budgeted the seeds and cover them with earth good coats of flat paint and one coat s0 that the birds will not readily of flat enamel. Finished floors to be varnished or waxed throughout as di- rected. Electrical work—Complete system of electric wiring from meter to all outlets, including all panel boards, junction boxes and all other fittings. The installation must be in accord- ance with the rules and regulations of the National Board of Fire Under- writers. Plumbing—A complete system and fixtures ready to use shall be pro- vided as shown on plans and in ac- cordance with local regulations. Brass piping for hot and cold water lines. tas or coalfired hot water heater. Where sewage connections are un- available use of septic tank of rein- forced concrete recommended. that never palls. The use of gay color in chilaren's closets and toy €U~ ioko qway with them. Nature preity affords an incentive to orderliness, | WeIl takes care of the rest and here nursery decorations may be | used to advantage. I DISTINCTIVE NEW HOME 1726 Varnum St. N.W. Detached brick residence. containing 8 exceptionally large rooms ‘and 2 baths, beautifully finished in colored tile. 5 Sold lath or even wood lath. We suggest e obtain aiternate bids on metal home has just been completed. With a Z-car brick garage at end of large lot. d briek constitiction with stone trim e Only One Block Builders Opinions Several well known builders, on inspecting this home, com- mented on the stanch construc- tion and the ex- ceptional value it represented at this unucu- ally low price. Price Only Inspect This Home 1206 18th St. N.W. Main 8685 Corner Brick Home CHEVY CHASE, D. C. Drive out Connecticut Avenue to Legation Street—east one block on \ Sunda / . Legation Street to Home. TERRELL and LITTLE, Inc. Evening Phone, Adams 3215-W e i in'the neighborhood from the standpoint of rice and beauty. from Conn. Ave. 7777777 i of all new buildings erected P g in Washington for the ast 6 years were shaded us, using Tontine cloth, 95% Call s for " Estimates THE SHADE SHOP 830 13th N.W.—Main 4874 W. Stokes Sammons, Prop. Garden Apartments TAKOMA PARK Homelike, residential type. Three exposures, ample grounds, beautiful trees. Living room, bedroom, bath, sunroom, dinette and ki h - |11 i their arrangement both con- venient and charming; continu- ous hot - water, service. Come and see these delight ST IR E No. 50 Elm Avenue | Price, $50 and $55 iron PLACE, completely equi, CONCRETE STREET 4n Easy Terms Main 3285 6 large rooms, tiled bath, 3 large railings, COLD STORAGE R 2120-22 Georgia Ave. WALTER A. DUNIGAN BUILT YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR A SEMI-DETACHED HOUS AT A POPULAR PRICE—WE HAVE IT! The Best Buy on the Market Today INSPECT THEM AT ONCE 2 M under Owner and Builder ches, TILED KITCHEN SINK, concrete porch, y porch, BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL FIRE- kitchen, LARGE SIDE LAWN, with lots 144 feet deep, D ALLEY. - Sample House, 5722 5th St. N.W. ; 5 _ Open and Lighted Unil 9 P.M. Drive out 16th Street or Georgia Avenue to Long- _fellow Street, east to 5th Street. Look for our sign. "~ WALTER A. DUNIGAN Occupied