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The Huron Expositor, 1960-09-15, Page 3• ADVENTURE IN BUILDING Choice of Material Important In Masonry Veneer Finish This is the 34th in a series of articles by Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Fed- eral housing agency, on build- ing a house. The exterior of a house can be finished anytime after the walls are up and window and door frames installed. However, the work may also be postponed until interior work is more advanced. The actual scheduling of exterior cladding will depend upon-:" the weather, the availability of brick- layers or other sub -contractors, de- livery of materials at the site, and the individual builder's established method of building. There is considerable variety in exterior finishing materials. Con- ventional exterior finishes are masonry veneer, wood siding and stucco, Now plywood panels, ced- ar shakes, asbestos siding and shingles, presswoods'. and alumin- um siding are competing with tra- ditional materials. Masonry Veneer The choice of material in mas- onry veneer is important. It is sound practice to specify in a building contract the manufactur- er or supplier, as well as the type and grade or quality of selected materials. With regard to brick, price can be considered a reason- ably good index of quality, al- though weathering properties of masonry veneer materials are not always directly proportional to cost. Some bricks are more porous than others. Porous bricks should be wetted at least 10 minutes be- fore they are mortared in place as otherwise they will absorb too much of the water .contained in the mortar. If mortar dries out too gtiicicly It will not adhere to the brick and will tend to. crumble. A method of testing the rate of ab- sorption is given in the book, "Housing Standards" which is available from any office of Cen- tral Mortgage and Housing Cor- poration. Bricks with chipped corners or with chips on the face side should not be used. Because of repeated handling there is bound to be a few chipped bricks in each load. Stone for masonry veneer work should be sound, hard and relative- ly non -porous. Bearing surfaces— that is, the top and bottom of each stone—should be at least four to six inches wide depending on the thickness of the unit. The quality of the mortar is im- portant. If the mortar is good a firm bond can be achieved and an effective weathering surface pro- vided. Experts say poor mortar is the main cause of water seep- ing through masonry walls. The book, "Housing Standards", pro- vides details on proper mortar mixes. There are a number of things that can down -grade mortar in ad- dition to improper proportioning of the mixture. The mixture may not contain enough water, in which case it will dry out too rapidly. Waiting, too long before using the prepared mortar., or adding fresh ingredients to a batch which has been left standing for a few hours may affect the quality of the mor- tar and render it unfit as a binder or as a weathering surface. Damp -Proof Course A good damp-proof course is es- sential at the base of a- masonry veneer wall. It is usually applied in strips overlapped at the joints ACID BATH — Cleaning the mortar stains off a brick wall is done with a Weak solution of muriatic acid. The acid itself must be thoroughly washed away afterwards with clear water. When used on concrete bricks, the operation must be done care- fully. Too much acid will dissolve the brick and cause the color to run. POTASSIUM. IN SOIL VARIES The amount of potassium avail- able to plants from the soil usual- ly varies with the amount of clay present, says Dr. A. J. MacLean, ,of the Soil Research Institute, Can- ada Department of Agriculture, Ot- tawa. A loam containing 30 per cent clay was found to give 12 times as much potassium to plants as did a fine sandy loam wh only eight per cent clay. Mahagement of the soils, includ- ing the use of potassium fertiliz- ers,, is another factor.,. For exam- ple, a well-managed sandy loam was found' to supply nearly three times as much potassium to the plants as a similar soil that was poorly managed. Subsequent crop- ping practices, however, depleted both soils to a low level of potas- sium. This indicates that potas- sium fertilizer should be applied periodically to lighter soils in or- der to maintain their fertility. Truck crops, including potatoes, and clover and alfalfa, respond better to potassium than do cereal crops. However,, sandy soils us- ually 'require nitrogen and phos- phorus as well as potassium, the amount of each depending upon the kind of crop grown. WAYNE . 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It should be wide enough to reach 'under the brick for half its width and extend a few inches up along the exterior sheathing. Bituminous or asphalt saturated felt often used for this purpose, tends to crack when handled in cold weather and should be heated to room temperature before being unrolled. Sheet copper is a super- ior material. A damp-proof course that lets in water is costly to repair once the masonry is up. It is wise therefore to rake a careful ex- amination before the masonry work begins. Weepholes Weepholes should be provided every two feet in the first course of bricks, which means every third brick 'with standard eight -inch bricks. A weephole may be noth- ing more than a vertical joint left open. Some masons provide a weephole by temporarily placing a large nail at the base of the joint and removing it once the mortar begins to harden. Patent- ed metal channels can also be ob- tained. The purpose of the weepholes is to allow the masonry to "breathe". The flow of air carries away mois- ture that would otherwise accum- ulate in a closed space. To assist ventilation a one -inch air space is necessary between the masonry and the framed wall. At every fifth or sixth row of bricks metal masonry ties are us- ed to bind the masonry veneer di- rectly to the house frame. The ties are nailed to the framing at 16 - inch intervals, the other end be- ing buried in the masonry joint. As protection against- rust, only galvanized ties should be used. In masonry, good workmanship is every bit. as important as good materials. An experienced mason will see that all joints, especially vertical joints, are filled with mor- tar. A half filled joint is usually a leaky joint. Before the mortar hardens the joints should be tooled with a "jointer" which is a steel' rod used to round off and pack the surface of the joint, making it water resistant and greatly pro- longing its life. Mortar joints are sometimes re- cessed to a depth of about half an inch to provide a decorative effect. Such joints are known as raked joints. They are not recommended for cold climates, since they do not shed water readily and are more liable to damage through frost ac- tion. Masonry veneer work can be carried out in cold weather despite certain drawbacks. If all neces- sary precautions are taken and a close check. is kept on impending changes in the weather a satisfac- tory job can be done. Adequate heating equipment should be pro- vided and care taken to protect the completed work against freez- ing. Damage from frost may not become fully apparent until mild- er weather returns. There is always a certain amount of cleaning up to be done after a masonry job is completed. Mortar stains can be removed by washing the wall with a weak solution of muriatic acid. Too strong a Solution can damage the mortar ` in joints. The surface should be thoroughly rinsed im- mediately after washing with an acid solution. Particular attention should be paid in cleaning cement brick. Unlike clay brick, cement brick can be dissolved by the acid. r• ELMER LIMERICK CONTEST WINNER, 9 -year-old Gail Wilson, of Richmond' Hill, smiled her thanks, as she was presented with her cross -Canada tickets by Mr. Alan MacNab, Assistant Deputy Minister -of Transport for Ontario. Gail's mother, who accompanied her on the 10 -day prize trip, beamed her approval of her daughter's good fortune. The Huron Expositor co-op- ' erated with the Ontario Safety League, carrying the contest as a public service. CHURCH GROUPS REPORT MEETINGS GROUP I, WA Mrs. Evelyn Mills opened her home for the September meeting of Group I, WA of Northside Unit- ed Church. Mrs. E. Adams open- ed the devotional part of the meet- ing, reading the Scripture. Mrs. F. Roberton led in prayer. The president, Mrs. W. Cuthill, took charge of the business, read- ing "The Shepherd's Psalm." The minutes were read and adopted and the roll call was 'answered by 20 members and one visitor. Mrs. Wood gave a humorous reading, "When Father Drove the Car." .. Miss R. Fennell was guest speak- er. She illustrated her talk with some interesting ,,pictures on her trip to Japan and Korea. The Group I bazaar will be held in the schoolroom of the church on November 12. A social half-hour followed, with lunch being served, by Mrs. E. Williams and Mrs. C. Walden. GROUP HI, WA The September meeting of Group III of the WA of Northside United Church was held at the home of Mrs. M. ,Berger with 14 members and two visitors present. Abbie Seip opened the meeting with a poem, "Recipe For Living." Rou- tine business was conducted by the president, Mrs. W. Bradshaw. Mrs. E. C. Chamberlain had charge of the devotional part of the meeting and read a poem, "A Beautiful Recipe." Following the singing of a hymn, Mrs. H. Traviss led in prayer. Psalm 121 was read for the St'ripture lesson. A piano solo by Nancy Berger was much enjoyed. Thelma Elgie gave a reading, "We- Teach Our Children to Pray." Mrs. Traviss showed pictures of her trip to Florida, which were very interesting. ST. THOMAS' WA The first fall meeting of St. Thomas' Women's Auxiliary was held Tuesday evening, Sept. 6, in the rectory with a good attend. ance. In the absence of the presi- dent, Mrs. Donaldson conducted the meeting. A hymn and scrip- ture were followed by reading a 1`etter from Mrs. G. McGavin. Prayers were offered and the min- utes, roll call and treasurer's re- port given. The Dorcas report was given by Mrs. William . Oldfield. Further discussion regarding the Fall Dean- ery to be held in Seaforth was left to a later meeting. It was decided that future meet- ings will be held in the hollies of the members. Mrs. Raymond Nott offered her home for the October meeting, Mrs. William Oldfield for November, and Mrs. Cleve Coombs for December. Mr. Donaldson offered prayers for the sick and for world govern- ments. After the benediction. a social half-hour was enjoyed by all. FIRESIDE FELLOWSHIP GROUP The first meeting of the fall and winter season of the Fireside group of First Presbyterian Church was held at the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ca�rdno, at Bay- field, preceeded by a delicious pot- luck supper. The new president, Miss Alice Reid, opened the meeting with a thought for the year, sent by Mrs. E. A. McMaster, of Grand Bend. The Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison. A letter of appreciation was read, and a letter from the Dr. Graham Homes. It was unanimously decided to f SiLE! Used and New(arsand Trucks Inventory Reduced TO Clear USED CARS 1959 Chev. Sedan $2175 1957 Pontiac Coach $1475 1956 Pontiac Coach $1275 1955 Hillman Station Wagon $ 275 1955 Dodge Sedan—Radio $ 975 1954 Plymouth gedan $ 625 1955 Chev. Station Wagon $ 975 1955 Chev. Sedan $1075 1951 Buick Coach $ 225 1951 Mercury $ 150 Many Models — $75.00 to $200.00 NEW CARS 1-1960 Chev. 1/2 -Ton Pickup 1-1960 Chev. Bel Air Sedan-A.T. 22-1660 Chev. Biscayne Sedans 1-1960 Chev. Bel Air Sedan 5-1960 Envoy Sedans 1-1960 Corvair St'd. Sedan—A.T. 1-1960 Olds Demonstrator, 4 -Door hardtop, ,•A.T., radio; etc. No Reasonable Offer Refused! Seaforth Motors Phone 541 -- Seaforth, Ont. .„..1%=. - ask Mr. Gordon, of Stratford, who has just returned from the Congo, to speak at the October meeting, and to invite the members of the other ghurches to hear•him. The November meeting will be held at the home' of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Cosford. Several ideas to raise money were suggested by various members of the group. • A social hour was spent on the lawn, and after looking for Echo I, the group dispersed for their homes. Miss Bess Griece very graciously thanked Mr. and Mrs. Canino for their hospitality. BACKACHE Maybe Warning, Backache is often caused by lazy kidney action. When kidneys get out of order, excess acids and 'wastes remain in the system. Then backache, dis- turbed rest or that tired -out and heavy - headed feeling may soon follow. That's the time to take Dodd's Kidney Pills. Dodd's stimulatethe kidneys to normal action. Then you feel better—sleep better—work better. Get Dodd's Kidney Pills now. 59 'tge Uva W P zT+ it; Atmn, Walton .Grow r. Seek Bandage MtteriaJs • The -September nieetin 04 -the lith and 16 Group wa§ #tem at'the hazge txf Mrs, Z:va Mg_11)44414 ATn Friday evenid$. Mrs. e -i Y T . bull read the scripture, followed by prayer. Mrs. K. Mebanald gave the topic, "We of Wfariam."' The minutes were read and the roll answered by 15 ladies. The copper money was collected, and Mrs. A. McDonald asked anyone having white cotton material suit- able for making bandages for the people with leprosy in Africa, are asked to bring them to the next meeting. The lists were given out for the wedding dinner. Plans were com- pleted for the annual bazaar and tea, to be held at the Walton Church on Friday evening, Oct: 7, at 8 o'clock. The meeting closed with the benediction. Lunch was served by Mrs. Rae Houston, Mrs. Doug Fraser, Mrs. Alvin McDon- ald and the hostess. Sell that unnecessary piece of furniture through a Huron Exposi- tor Classified Ad. Phone 141. BROWNIE'S DRIVE - IN LIMITED Clinton - Ontario Featuring the Largest Wide Screen in Huron -County THURSDAY and FRIDAY September 15 and 16 — DOUBLE FEATURE — "THE LAST MILE" (Adult Entertainment) Mickey Rooney_ Frank Conroy' "INSIDE THE MAFIA" (Adult Entertainment) Cameron Mitchell -- Robt. 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