COLORS AND HOW TO MAKE THEM.
- Blue and yellow makes green.
- White and yellow makes buff.
- White, yellow and black makes drab.
- White and black makes lead.
- White and black makes gray.
- White, black and blue makes pearl.
- White and lake makes pink.
- White, blue and black makes slate.
- Red, black and blue makes brown.
- Red, black and yellow makes maroon.
- Red and yellow makes orange.
- Blue and lake makes purple.
U. S. Marine Barracks, Navy Yard, Pensacola, Fla., October 22d, 1887.
Sirs:—In compliance with your request, I have to say that about a year ago I was called upon to decide which of several kinds of roofing material to select for two barrack buildings, which I was constructing for the Government at this place. Owing to the heat and moisture of the climate, very destructive to wood, and the proximity of the Gulf of Mexico, which makes what is known as a salt atmosphere, very injurious to iron roofing, I was induced to try your system, and ordered the 14 × 20 size, I. C. Standard, some painted and some galvanized. As it was previously almost unknown to me, I had to assume the risk of its success, and have since watched it very closely; the more so, as it was laid by soldiers entirely unfamiliar with it.
After the first rain a close inspection failed to reveal a single leak. I have had it inspected after every heavy rain since then with the same result. On the 20th inst. we had the severest gale for many years, and the roofs not only resisted it in every way, but there was no rattle, which could not be said of our other tin roofs (old system).
You can refer any one to me for commendation of these points which are established; also of its architectural beauty, and I have little doubt as to the rest, for we painted it very carefully on both sides.
I am, Sirs, very respectfully yours,
HENRY CLAY COCHRANE,
Captain U. S. Marine Corps, Commanding Post.
The combination of cherry and light oak proves an excellent one for over-mantels, for, in addition to contrast of grain, and figure, and hue, is that of the high polish of which cherry is susceptible with the somewhat ridgy surface of the oak.
One coat of paint takes 20 lbs. of lead and 4 gals. of oil per 100 square yards. The second coat, 40 lbs. lead, 4 gals. oil; the third, the same as the second—say 100 lbs. lead, 12 gals. oil per 100 square yards, for three coats.
| One gallon | priming colors | covers | 50 | square yards. |
| “ | white zinc | “ | 50 | “ |
| “ | white lead | “ | 44 | “ |
| “ | lead color | “ | 50 | “ |
| “ | black paint | “ | 50 | “ |
| “ | stone color | “ | 44 | “ |
| “ | yellow paint | “ | 44 | “ |
| “ | blue color | “ | 45 | “ |
| “ | green paint | “ | 45 | “ |
| “ | bright emerald | “ | 25 | “ |
| “ | bronze green | “ | 75 | “ |
COMPARATIVE PITCH OF ROOFS.
Design J.—Front Elevation.
EIGHT-ROOM, TWO-STORY HOUSE.
OUR GUARANTEE.
We guarantee our shingles as follows: If you will use them, and they are properly put on in accordance with our instructions, and if they do not then give satisfaction, we agree to replace your roof, free of expense to you, with equally expensive material, any time within two years from the time you put them on. In addition to this, we may be able to give you a local reference, as our goods are in use in every State and Territory. We call your attention to the price list, and we will be pleased to make you discounts on application.
THE NATIONAL SHEET METAL ROOFING CO.,
510 to 520 East 20th St., New York City.
Design J.—Side Elevation.
Cover roof with No. 1 Standard 10 × 14 Tin Shingles; use attic vents ([see page 73]) on main roof, and cover belt courses with 7 × 10 Tin Shingles, same quality as those for main roof.
The plans and elevations of cottages presented in this book have each been specially prepared for some individual by an eminent architect, and the proportions and details can be relied upon.
Second Floor.
First Floor.
Design J.—(Elevations, [pages 51 and 52].)