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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1960-07-21, Page 7A CAR NEEDS A HOME—When planning a built-in garage provissions must be made for fireproofing of the walls and ceiling. ' If the garage is heated -the exterior, wall should be insulated. With hot air heating a, self-closing device is required on the garage register as a fire preventive mitasure. ADVENTURE IN BUILDING Modern Home Not Complete Without Garage or Carport This is .the 26th in a series of articles by Central Mort- gage and Housing Corporation, Federal housing agency, on building a house. A modern home is expected to haveeither a garage ora carport and it is wise to make allowance for one or the other when planning the house.- Many car owners prefer a gar- age to a carport since it offers better protection against the wea- ther, and. can. be heated. Howev- er, in more recent years the car- port has been gaining in popular- .;ity, even .in d'reas where• winters are cold. To be large enough to accommo- date today's cars, a carport or garage should be, at least 20 feet long and a full 10 feet wide on the outside. If a chimney is located in the space reserved for the carport, the l0 -foot width should be exclu- sive of the chinpiney. In determining the location of a garage or carport one of the first things to consider is the slope from the street to the parking .area; it should not be too steep. Prospec- tive homeowners sometimes forget this and select a house design with- out too much thought being given to grading requirements. A steep incline leading to the garage or carport can be both an inconveni- ence and a hazard, especially in winter. If the driveway is sloped it is preferable to have it run up from the street. Basement garages, for example, have many drawbacks. For one thing, backing up the ramp requires special care. If the view is obstructed there is the added .danger of backing into a pedestrian or a moving vehicle. Driving down to the garage .is also tricky when the surface is slip- pery. Drainage may be a problem and a clogged drain can quickly turn a basement garage, into a swimming pool. All the problems inherent in the construction of a' basement gar- age . should be studied carefully. A driveway ' sloping upwards from the street does not present as many problems, provided the slope is not too steep. If the in- cline is more than that required for surface drainage, however,. there may be difficulties. Unless the slope is hard surfaced, erosion may deepen the ruts and gravel or other loose surfacing will not re- main in place. A carport or garage floor can be of loose material such as coarse gravel, broken brick or stone, cin- ders or slag. Such surfacing re- uires a-. layer o£ fine gravel _as topping. For attached and built-in garages, however, hard surfacing is recommended, asphalt and con- crete being the most common types of materials used for this purpose.. ' Carport Construction Piers which carry the weight of the carport roof should be sunk be- low the frost line. The same ap- plies to .the foundation wall for a partly enclosed carport.If this isn't done there is danger of the roof structure being damaged. It is dangerous also to build the piers for a carport on backfill that hasn't been sufficiently packed down. Some builders use tempor- ary roof supports, and only put in the piers when they are sure that the ground' is firm and settling is ended. Building storage space in a car- port wall for garden tools and other equipment is a convenient arrangement. However, in a NHA- financed house a carport may not be enclosed for more than 60 per cent of its perimeter. Otherwise it is treated as a garage and has to conform to building requirements laid down for garages. In building a -carport on a nar- row lot the roof should not project beyond the prescribed minimum set -backs. Attached or Built-in Building,, an attached garage or a built-in garage is more compli- cated than building a carport. If a garage shares a wall in common with the house, the wall must be made fire resistant. Similarly, a garage with living accommodation above it must have a fire resist- ant ceiling. ,When the house and the garage have a common roof, fire resistant construction- is also required to separate the garage space from the house proper. • The °exterior walls of a garage are usually built in much the same way as the walls of a house, but if wood framing is used mid -girths are advisable for reinforcement, If a garage isto be heated it Notice to Destroy Noxious Weeds NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to property owners in urban and sub- divided areas to destroy all Noxious Weeds as often as necessary in each season, to prevent their going to seed. Also, after July 22, 1960, proceed- , ings will be taken to destroy Noxious weeds in accordance with the Weed Control Act. ALEX CHESNEY Huron County Weed Inspector should be insulated for economy. With hot water heating no special arrangement . of the beating sys- tem is necessary. However, if hot air heating is installed a self-clos- ing device is required on the gar- age register. This type of register allows the air to travel in one di- rection only. In case of fire, an aukmatie shut-off seals the open- ing entirely. Doorways between the garage and -the house are equipped with a• door than can stand a one-hour fire resistance test. A door of sol- id wood, one and three-quarter inches thick, will meet this re- quirement. As a further protec- tion the door can be covered with sheet metal. • The door sill must be made of concrete and must be at least six inches higher than the floor of the Mirage. Gasoline fumes are heav- ier •;,than air and travel along the floor; the sill helps to prevent in- flammable liquids or fumes seep- ing into the basement or other parts of the house. If the garage is built of wood, or other combus- tible material, the sill should ex- tend the whole length of the com- mon .wall... A built-in or attached garage should have a floor drain. It is a useful fixture if the owner washes his car in the garage; in winter it collects melting snow. Wherever possible, the drain should be- con- nected to the main drainage outlet outside the building. The main garage door should be equipped with an opening and clos- ing mechanism that can be easily operated, especially in cold wea- ther. The lintel or beam above the garage door should be strong enough to prevent sagging. This is particularly important if the lintel supportes some part of the house floor structure. A length of angle iron, concealed behind the wooden member, will provide the extra rigidity. • Details on 'proper garage con- struction are included in the book, "Housing Standards" which is available at any CMHC office. Egtisionchrille S,S,. Has Annual Picnic Egmondville Vatted, Church Sun- day School,held their F# F at the Seaforth Lions Park on Thursday,, with rrrembers ,4f the Sunday school attending; ,A delicious sup- peRr ewas sultservewered, , fo]algwedsfobyllows, Prsports.e- s school, Debra Wallace, Joyce Haney; boys • and girls, six and under, Ken Woods, Ralph Smith; girls, eight andunder, Carol Anne Wallace, Carol, •McLachlan; boys, eight and under, Glen McLachlan, Ralph Smith; girls, 10 and 'under; Lois Jackson, Marsha McKenzie; boys, 10 and under, Paul .Stephen- son, George Vardy; girls, 12 and under, Lynda Forbes, Diane Fin layson; boys, lg and under, Paul Stephenson, Tom Popple• girls, 14 and under, Lois McLachlan, Della Wallace; boys, 14 and -under, Paul Stephenson, Jack McLachlan ; young ladies, Lois Tyndall, Anita Hillman; young gents, Bruce. Pap- ple, Paul Stephenson; young ladies kick 'the slipper, Dorothy Bores; Anita Hillman; young men- kick the slipper, Jack McLachlan,.Brutle Papple; shoe scramble, Mary Ann Forrest, Lois McLachlan; wheel- barrow race, Jim Papple and Jack McLachlan; sack race, Tom Pap- ple, Jeanne Cook; three-legged race, Lois Tyndall and 'Anita Hill- man; married women's race, Mrs. Alex Chesney; married men's race, Bill --Forrest, Bob Wallace; ladies kick the slipper, Mrs. Chas. Eyre; men kick the slipper, Rev. J. H. Vardy; relays were won by Jack' McLachlan and Lois Tyndall's teams; men's sox with the most colors, William Campbell; lady with the largest earrings, Mrs. Robert Wallace; prize for the old- est person present went to Thomas Robinson. USBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. HEAD DEVICE — Exeter, Ontario President: Alex J. Rohde - R.R, 3, Mitchell Vice -President Milton McCurdy - R.R. 1, Kirton Directors: E. Clayton Colquhoun, R.R. 1, Science Hill; Martin Feeney, R.R. 2, Dublin; Robert G. Gardiner, R.R. - 1, Cromarty; Timothy B. Toohey, R.R. 3. Lucan. Agents: Harry Coates, R.R. 1; Centrality,' Clayton Harris, Mitchell; Stanley Hocking, Mitchell. - Solicitor: W. G. Cochrane - - Exeter Secretary -Treasurer Arthur Fraser - - Exeter Who Says Reducing Is Difficult? CALGARY, ALBERTA. "I want to tell you how pleased I am with the Naran Plan, I have a never found it easier to take off those unwanted pounds, I feel so much better, have more energy and for the first time in years I don't have that heavy bloated feeling after eating. The Naran Plan is truly grand for anyone who has tried as I have to lose ' weight and given up because of starvation diets or tiring exer- cise." D. A. Hergert, 22nd Ave., Calgary, Alta. Whjr, suffer the discomforts and social handicaps of over- weight when it is so easy to re- duce with the Naran Plan. Try this simple.method and enjoy the flattering looks you will receive from your friends as pounds and Years seem to melt away from your appearance. Get the Naran Plan from your druggist today, it is simple and sold on a money back guarantee. PROCLAMATION CONCERNING DOGS In accordance with a resolution passed by the Municipal Council of the Town of Seaforth, and by virtue of the provisions Of Bylaw 111, of 1912, I hereby proclaim that no dog shall be al- lowed to run at large in the Town of Seaforth during the period ending Septetnber 30, 1960. (Note: The bylaw provides penalties for infractions. Upon conviction, the owner or har- borer of a dog is liable to a fine not exceeding $50, or to.a jail term not exceeding 21 clays). - B. F. Christie, Mayor SEAFORTH, June 14, 1961.,, "Gob' SAVE THE QUEEN" All persons in the Municipality owning or harbouring dogs must purchase 1960 Licenses for such dogs forthwith. Liscenses may be obtained from the Treas- urer's Office in the Town Hall, or from the Tax Collector, Harold Maloney. Owners or harbourers of dogs not having liscenses will be charged with an offence. All dogs must wear tags. D. H. Wilson, Clerk WI •' FEDER TI N NEWS B CSL. HEMINGlW4 land of ,plenty, .sA diltefen from.: some other lands. The W.ingiram Salvation Army Band, along with ,members of the county Junior Farmers choir, led in the singing, and we, extend •�bui appreciation for their assistance is malnng this project a auccess- A social hour Was spent at lun+eh served, by, the members of the Tiger Dunlop .branch of the Wo - .men's Institute, Later, the young people, and some not so young, en; joyed a refreshing dip at the at- tractive beach. We hope .even more will take advantage of this oppor- tunity for Christian fellowship next Year. I see that Everett Biggs, assist-' ant Deputy Minister'of Agriculture Marketing Department, has been talking again. This upsets two basic principles of democracy that I have believed in. First, why should a civil servant hired and paid by the people, feel that he should tell the majority of voters what they can or cannot do? Sec- ondly, according to a .report in at least one of the dailies, he stated that unless• the hog producers be- have themselves, marketing pow- ers will be withdrawn from all commodity groups.' In other words, when one bad boy is suspected of chewing gum, the whole class gets the big stick treatment. The first is bureaucratic; the second, unjust. Haan County. Federation up Ag« riculture held their arrnual,worship. service at the Vrated .Cherch sum- mer camp at, Goderich, Sunday, July 20. The attendance was good, but there was plenty of room for more. Rev.t Breit de Vries deliv- ered an address that was well worth driving many miles to bear,. He pointed out that man pre- pares the soil and plants the seed, bot God ,.provides ,the increase. What a bountiful increase we. en- joy in this land of ours. Let us remember that it was bought at a price --.the sacrifice of our fore- fathers, he said. Are we worthy of their sacrifice and are we going to pass on as honorable, a heritage to our children? the speaker con- tinued. "We boast of our democratic freedom, but let us remember that freedom is the gift Of God free- dem not to do our own will, but rather freedom to do the will of God, and that democracy is found- ed on the Christian Church. Let us then fight for the Christian Church and there will be no need to fight for .democracy. Has religion become a domestic option? Has family worship been replaced by a family TV program? The answers to these questions will determine the strength of our homes and our nation, he conclud- ed. Warren Zurbrigg, county presi- dent, of Clifford, welco the gathering and said that a or- ganized agriculture th' a are working closer to God d ature than in other industry, a di is fit- ting that we, should- eet on an occasion like this and offer thanks to our Creator, that we live in a Don't condemn any used house- hold article to trash before you check its probable value. Even though you find no possible use for the article, an inexpensive Want Ad will very likely bring spot cash buyers for it. TKP lief ZIgiNI. s1.ITH, 0,tilT, 4144 2. 1004 awl. Nance Winners Le ion Bingo .4 batwrrslay Vie ° aekpot: at, the' regular weelriy bingos held by the Seaforth ,Canadian Legion Brarie]i, 150, will, be $600.0,• since tf ere Wes' no winner last Wer, -Following are the winners ,of the; special games: Mrs. Henry Swan,.; Seaforth; Mrs. L. Dillon, Dublin; Carl Vander Zon, Seaforth' Mrs, Beuermann,° Brodhagen. Mrs.. Nicholson and Mrs. C. 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