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Show t: '.umarr. r-1,-r m il in I B tT"7"fl T3 . Mr. "William A. Radford will answer questions and give advice i-'HKK OK COST on all subjects pertaining to tho subject of building for the readers of this paper. On account of his wide experience expe-rience as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, Manufac-turer, he is, without doubt, the highest authority on all these subjects. Address all inquiries to "William A. Radford, No. 194 P'ifth Ave.. Chicago, 111., and only enclose two-cent stamp for reply. I er prominent, and all things considered, consid-ered, slate would probably bo most satisfactory. One of the newer forms of roof construction, con-struction, which might be used, consists con-sists of corrugated steel sheets which rest on a light steel frame work. The corrugations are deep enough to prevent pre-vent any bending of the sheets between be-tween supports. Waterproofed cement plaster is spread on over the sheets in a coat about one inch thick, completely com-pletely filling the corrugations. This method would certainly make a fireproof fire-proof roof, and the cement plaster The accompanying illustrations show a house design especially adapted adapt-ed to the needs of suburban or country building. The requirements for a dwelling house for such a location are different in a good many respects from those in a city. More attention should be paid to the matter of making the house as nearly fireproof as possible; for in the country, as well as in our smaller towns and suburbs, there is no I fire protection. Accordingly, if a building build-ing once takes fire, nothing can be done except to watch it burn. Of course, the fire risk from adjoining buildings is much greater in thickly settled communities, but the fire-fighting apparatus which is quickly available avail-able more than makes up for this extra ex-tra hazard. The only wise and logical thing for a man to do when he plans to invest a large amount of money in a suburban -or country home is to build it fireproof. fire-proof. With the modern building materials ma-terials now available it is very easy to do this and the cost, although considerably con-siderably more than for frame, is certainly cer-tainly not excessive when the fire protection, pro-tection, enduring character of the house, etc., are taken into consideration. considera-tion. , For the accompanying design a thoroughly thor-oughly fireproof construction is employed. em-ployed. The beauty and homelike atmosphere at-mosphere of this house makes an expenditure, ex-penditure, however large, seem worth while that will make it absolutely safe and enduring, no matter where it is built. The walls of this house are formed Second Floor Plan. could be easily colored to make an effective ef-fective contrast with the side walls. Native squared stone is used to very good purpose in this design for the large chimney and for the porch pier3 and arch. This stone work gives the house an added appearance of stability. sta-bility. Tho arrangement of the house leaves little to be desired. The floor plans show a large parlor, or living room, dining-room, kitchen and reception re-ception hall on the first floor. Upstairs there are four bedrooms and a bathroom. bath-room. The cost of thi3 house is estimated at $4,000, using a good grade of materials ma-terials and most thorough construc- ' A'r " ' fy - A tion. The size of this house, 34 feet six inches wide by 35 feet six inches, makes it very suitable for the ordinary suburban 50-foot lot. of 2x6 studding well braced, but they are covered both inside and out with expanded metal lath. The outside is plastered with cement plaster applied in three coats; thus there is fully one inch of nature's most fire-resisting material ma-terial cement on the outside of this house, completely surrounding the steel reinforcing, thus protecting it against rust. The inside of the walls, as well as all the interior partitions, are composed of one coat of cement plaster on expended metal lath and then a finishing coat of hard wall plaster. plas-ter. The. floors of this house are formed of hollow terra cotta tile made in narrow nar-row flat panels between reinforced ll lJ, OfVfVC TOOAf u 11144 i, I ptto m rone First Floor Plan. concrete beams. The concrete beams are four inches square, reinforced with twisted steel rods. On top of this concrete and terra cotta floor a one-inch one-inch coat of cinder concrete is laid in which 2x2 nailing strips are. imbedded ; the wood flooring is laid on these, being be-ing nailed down securely. For the ceiling ceil-ing finish the wall plaster is applied directly to the underside of the concrete con-crete beams and the tiles. This makes a floor that is thoroughly fireproof, very warm and not' excessively heavy, j The roof of this house may be con-I con-I structed in a number of ways, yet it Bhould be made fireproof, since the roof is really the most vulnerable part of the house. Green slate would be very appropriate and would make a beautiful contrast with the cement j nails. The roof in this design is rath- |