Fig. 129.—MANNER OF BUILDING.
Fig. 130.—ANCHOR NAIL.
DESIGN XXXI.
A HOUSE COSTING $3,700.
The plans here given are somewhat peculiar in arrangement, intended for a compact and economical residence or parsonage, containing thirteen rooms, ample halls, eleven closets, large cellar, heater, range, cold and hot water, and, in fact, all the necessary modern improvements suitable for the uses of a good-sized family.... Exterior.—The general outline is nearly square, 26 × 30 feet, affording the most simple and economical form of construction, and embraces a much better opportunity for the most desirable distribution of rooms. The porch, bay-window, and lobby, provide projections that serve to break up and relieve the monotony usually observed in square buildings. Three elevations ([figs. 131, 132, 133],) are given, from which choice can be made, according to the situation of the building.... Interior.—It will be observed that the arrangements of the interior partake very much of the character of a “double house,” particularly in the upper stories.... Cellar, ([fig. 134].)—The Cellar extends under the whole house, and contains the heater and bins for coal, etc. The Heater (“portable”) is arranged to provide warm air to each room in the two principal stories, except the kitchen.... First Story, ([fig. 135].)—The Entrance, or Reception Hall, is large, and contains the principal stairway of the house, so arranged that the quarter-circle is about midway of their hight, placing the niche down, where it adds greatly to the good appearance of the hall. The principal rooms, Parlor and Dining-room, where it is usual for the family to congregate, are large and accessible. Each has a large bay-window, adding to its area, and supplying a pleasant outlook. The Kitchen adjoins the dining-room and the rear entrance, or lobby, and has direct communication with the cellar-stairway through a door. It is provided with a range, boiler, sink, pump, and wash-tubs, complete. The Lobby, or rear entrance, is arranged to connect by doors with the dining-room, kitchen, and private stairway leading to the second floor.... Second Story, ([fig. 136].)—The method of erecting the stairs make them “land” nearly in the center of the second story. Very little space is required for the second-story hall, leaving almost this entire floor to be “laid off” in rooms. These rooms may all be used as chambers, or either of them may be used as a study. Doubtless the room directly above the front entrance would be best adapted for that purpose. The door leading to this room should have ground-glass upper panels to supply light to the hall of this story.... Attic, ([fig. 137].)—The Attic story is reached by the stairway shown at the front end of the second-story hall, which has a door at the foot of them to shut off all communication at pleasure. This story is divided into four rooms, four closets, and hall. The Hall is lighted through an opening, or skylight, in the roof, which also serves as a ventilator. The School, or Play-room, is put in this part of the house, where noise is less likely to disturb the older members of the household. A Work-shop, having ample space for a work-bench, wood-lathe, and other tools, is provided for in our plan on the third floor.... The estimate appended indicates the general character of the work to be good and substantial. Provision is made for brick foundations, a regular timber frame, double siding, slate and tin roofs, outside blinds, panelled doors, simple and appropriate trimmings throughout, with marble mantles and stucco cornices in the principal rooms of the first story. The figures set down for the cost of windows, bays, porch, lobby, and doors, include materials and labor. The figures for carpenters’ labor are for the balance of such work.
Estimate for house with Mansard roof:
| 75 | yards excavation, at 20c. per yard. | $15.00 | |
| 13,000 | brick, furnished and laid, at $12 per M. | 156.00 | |
| 48 | ft. stone sills, steps, and coping, at 40c. per ft. | 19.20 | |
| 1,000 | yards three-coat plastering, at 28c. per yard. | 280.00 | |
| 250 | ft. stucco cornices, with centers. | 75.00 | |
| 4,181 | ft. of timber, at $15 per M. | 62.71 | |
| 2 | sills, 4 × 8 in. 26 ft. long. | ||
| 2 | sills, 4 × 8 in. 30 ft. long. | ||
| 6 | posts, 4 × 7 in. 23 ft. long. | ||
| 1 | girt, 4 × 8 in. 38 ft. long. | ||
| 4 | ties, 4 × 6 in. 26 ft. long. | ||
| 4 | ties, 4 × 6 in. 30 ft. long. | ||
| 4 | hips, 3 × 7 in. 16 ft. long. | ||
| 2 | plates, 4 × 6 in. 26 ft. long. | ||
| 2 | plates, 4 × 6 in. 30 ft. long. | ||
| 4 | deck plates, 3 × 8 in. 22 ft. long. | ||
| 2 | deck plates, 3 × 8 in. 30 ft. long. | ||
| 8 | beams, 3 × 8 in. 15 ft. long. | ||
| 66 | beams, 2 × 8 in. 15 ft. long. | ||
| 66 | beams, 2 × 8 in. 12 ft. long. | ||
| 100 | joists, 3 × 4 in. 13 ft., at 22c. each. | 22.00 | |
| 500 | wall-strips, 2 × 4 in. 13 ft., at 11c. each. | 55.00 | |
| 483 | sheathing for sides and roofs, at 25c. each. | 120.75 | |
| 300 | lbs. tarred felt, at 5c. per lb. | 15.00 | |
| 381 | novelty siding, 6-inch, at 30c. each. | 114.30 | |
| 112 | ft. main cornice, at 60c. per ft. | 67.20 | |
| 10 | squares of slate, at 10c. per ft. | 100.00 | |
| 12½ | squares of tin, at 10c. per ft. | 125.00 | |
| 8 | cellar windows, complete, at $8 each. | 64.00 | |
| 12 | plain windows, complete, at $12 each. | 144.00 | |
| 8 | dormer windows, complete, at $20 each. | 160.00 | |
| 2 | bay-windows, complete, at $60 each. | 120.00 | |
| 1 | porch, complete. | 75.00 | |
| 1 | lobby, complete. | 50.00 | |
| 390 | tongued and grooved flooring, complete, at 28c. each. | 109.20 | |
| 46 | doors, complete, at $10 each. | 460.00 | |
| 11 | closets, complete, at $6 each. | 66.00 | |
| 2 | marble mantles, complete, at $25 each. | 50.00 | |
| 1 | heater, complete. | 200.00 | |
| Gas-pipes. | 35.71 | ||
| Plumbing, including range, etc. | 300.00 | ||
| Painting. | 188.93 | ||
| Carting. | 75.00 | ||
| Extras for hardware, etc. | 75.00 | ||
| Carpenters’ labor. | 300.00 | ||
| Total amount. | $3,700.00 | ||
