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LetterCircularLC 830

( Supersedes

LC 805)

LIST OP PUBLISHED MATERIALI

RELATING TO HOME BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE

COMPILED BY

THE DIVISION OP CODES AND SPEC IPICATIONS

NATIONAL BUREAU OP STANDARDS

U. S, DEPARTMENT CP COMMERCE

WASHINGTON 25 , D. C.

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U. S. DEPARTMENT OP COi.I JERCE

NATIONAL BUREAU OR STANDARDSWashington 25 ,

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LetterCircularLC S30

( SupersedesLC S05)

July IS, 134b

LIST OP PUBLISHED MATERIALRELATING- TO HOME BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE

This list is intended to he of assistance to home owners, homebuilders, and others interested in materials, equipment, and practicesemployed in the construction of dwellings and in the maintenance andmodernization of home properties. It includes publications issuedby the Pederal Government and by national trade associations and otherorganizations in which materials, equipment, and recommended methodsof applying or installing them are described. The National /Bureau ofStandards, however, cannot assume responsibility for statements madein outside publications by others than members of the Bureau staff.

In addition to the sources mentioned in the list, many universi-ties and colleges, through their engineering and experiment stations,agricultural extension divisions, and other departments, publish pam-phlets of interest to home owners. A list of these institutions byStates is given on page 35 of this pamphlet.

The Pederal Government publications, where prices are shewn, maybe obtained from the Superintendent of Documents, Government PrintingOffice, Washington 23, D. C. The prices quoted are for delivery to

addresses in the United States and its territories and possessions,and in certain foreign countries which extend the franking privilege.Por all other countries one-third the cost of the publication shouldbe added tc cover postage. Prepayment is required and should be madeeither by coupons obtainable from the Superintendent of Documents insets of 20 for $1.00 and good until used or by check or money orderpayable to the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office,Washington 25, D„ C. Do not remit in postage stamps. Any publicationlisted as "free" may be obtained without charge from the Departmentissuing it.

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The publications of the National Bureau of Standards have beenissued in several series, indicated on this list by their initials:

BHBMS

C

csH

LCMRRPT

TIBM

- Building and Housing- Building Materials and Structures- Circular- Commercial Standard- Handbook . .

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- Letter Circular- Miscellaneous- Sinplified Practice Recommendation- Research Paper- Technologic Paper- Technical Information on Building Materials

Publications prepared by the trade associations and otherorganizations listed herein may be procured by writing to them at

the addresses given.

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3RICE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREWashington 25 ,

3.' C®•

Adobe' or sun-dried brick for farm buildings(Farmers* Bulletin Ho. 1/20) 5 cents

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (National Bureau of Standards)Washington 25 , D. C. •

American standard building coda requirements formasonry (Ml 7^)

Compressive strength of sand-lime brick walls (T276 )

Exterior waterproofing for masonry (*TT3M 5)

Face brick, rough and smooth; common brick (p.7 )

15 cents10 "

Free

9 centsRecommended minimum requirements for small dwelling

construction (EELS)

Sand-limo brick (R3S-37)15 "

Structural, heat-transfer, and water-permeabilityproperties of five earth-wall constructions (3M3 JS) . . 20 "

Tests of cement-water paints and other waterproofingsfor unit-masonry walls (BMS 95) 15 "

Water permeability of walls built of masonry units (3MS 82) 20

Weathering properties of building brick (TIBM 57) * Free

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (Office of Indian. Affairs)Chilocco Indian School, Chilocco, Okl ahoma

Earth brick construction. . 50 cents

FEDERAL SECURITY AGENCY (:J. S. Office of Education)

Washington 25 , D. C.

Bricklaying (Bulletin No. 208) 40 cents

Structural Clay Products Institute

1756 E St., N.W.,Washington 6

, D. C.

Brick structures - how to build them.....

Watertightness and transverse strength of masonry walls....Your home - of burned clay masonry.....

25 cents10 "

15 "

CHIMNEYS AND FIREPLACES

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREWashington 25, B. C.

Fireplaces and chimneys(Farmers 1 Bulletin No. 1389). 10 cents

National Board of Fire Underwriters

85 John St.

,

New York 7, N. Y.

A standard ordinance for chimney construction Free

National Fire Protection Association60 Batterymarch St., Boston 10, Mass.

Make your chimneys safe..., ... .. FreeSpark arrestors for chimneys. . 5 cents

Small Homes CouncilMumford. HouseUniversity of Illinois, Urbana, 111.

Chimneys and fireplaces (Circular F ~[.0) Free


1756 K St., U. W.,Washington 6

,D, C.

The heart of the home ' 25 cents

CLAY PRODUCTS(Wall tile - Sewer pipe)

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (National Bureau of Standards)Washington 25 ,

D. c.

Clay tiles for floors and walls (p.6l-44). 10 cents

The Tile Manufacturers Association, Inc.

50 E. 42nd St.,Hew York, IT. Y.

Basic specification for tilev/ork, Ho. K-300...- FreeFacts about tile .

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CONCRETE


D. C.

Use of concrete on the farm •.

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(Farmers'’ Bulletin He. 1772)..- 10 cents

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (National Bureau of Standards)Washington 25 , D. C.

Calcium chloride as it affects portland cementand concrete (TIBM 3) Free

Coarse aggregates (R1 63-39) •••••• 5 centsIntegral waterproofing for concrete (TIBM 6) FreeConcrete and reinforced concrete (list) (LG 642).... "

Concrete building units (R32- 3S) 5 centsRecommended minimum requirements for’ small

dwelling construction (3H1S) 15 "

Tests of cement-water paints and other waterproofingsfor unit-masonry walls (BMS 95) ••*••• * 15 "

Water permeability and weathering resistance ofstucco-faced, gunite-faced

,and "Knap concrete-unit"

walls (BMS 94) 10 "

American Concrete InstituteHew Center Building7400 Second Blvd.

,Detroit 2, Mich.

Building regulations for reinforced concrete'(AC I 318-4l).. 50 cents

Recommended practice for measuring, mixing, andpTa'clng concrete (ACI 6l 4-4-2) . .• * 50 "

Concrete Reinforcing Steel InstituteBuilders Building, Chicago 1, 111.

Reinforced concrete: a manual of standard practice.-. ...... . Free

Douglas Fir Plywood AssociationTacona Bldg.

,' Tacoma 2, Wash.

Concrete forms of Douglas fir plywood Free

Rational Lime Association

927 Fifteenth'St,,

H.W.’,Washington 5> D.C.

Effects of lime in mortar and concrete. Free

Rational Sand and G-ravel Association, Inc.

Munsey Bldg., Washington 4, D. C.

Estimating quantities of materials for concrete-‘ (Bulletin Ho. l)... Free

TahleS Of'

quantities of materials for concrete(Bulletin Ho. 4) 11

Proportioning concrete mixtures (Circular 21)..... "

Portland Cement Association

33 W. Grand Ave. ,' Chicago 10, 111.

Design and control of concrete mixes -A' Free

ELECTRICAL

DEPARTMEHT OF AGRICULTURE /;•. • -

Washington 25, D. C.;

.

- ' ••Electric light for the farmstead

(Farmers* Bullefin* Ho. I83S) 10 centsFarmstead wiring (Miscellaneous Publication 597) • * • •

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15 11

DEPARTMEHT OF COMMERCE (Rational Bureau of Standards)Washington 25, D.C.

Safety rules ‘fo'r the installation and maintenanceof electric utilization equipment (H33) . 20 cents

Safety roles for radio installations (H35) • • 10 11

Fluorescent lamps (LC 217) . ...... .’.. i . . .

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*.». . . . . . Free

FEDERAL ’HOUSING- ADMIHI STRATIORWashington 25, D. G.

Mechanical equip cent for the home(Technical Bulletin Ro. 6) 5 eents

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RURAL ELECTRIEICATIGH AIMIHI STRATI Oil

Washington 25 ,D. C.

Informational literature on care and use of electricalhousehold appliances Free ;

Specifications for wiring ”

Wiring check list. ......... !i

Wiring- your farm and home .; "

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TEHHESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY (information Office)

Hew Sprankle BuildingKnoxville ,

• Tenn. . ,• . 'y-H

Rural electrification for the home . ., 50 centsWiring and lighting the farmstead 4o "

Better Homes .in AmericaPardue Research Foundation

jWest Lafayette, Ind,

Good lighting in houses (Home Information Ho. 30 ) • • 15 centsPlanning the electrical installation for greater

use (Home Information Ho. 29) . . . . 15 ' "

Committee on the Relation of Electricity to Agriculture53 E. Washington St., Chicago, 111 .

Electricity on the farm and in rural communities..Wiring the farm for light, heat, and power

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Edison Electric Institute ; ? ,......

420 Lexington .Ave«, , Hew York 17, H.Y.Better light, Letter sight, Letter living...HandLook of farmstead wiring design ;.

HandLook of residential wiring design. ,

(Single, family dwellings) .

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national Adequate Wiring Bureau

159 S. 44th St., Hew York 17 ,H.Y.

Check yo\ir wiring.Electrical guide tc the home of today.

national specification for residential wiring.,.,...

Wiring is the key to modern homemaking V .

national Board of Eire Underwriters -

35 John St., Hew York 7? H. Y.

national electrical code as recommended hy the

Rational Eire Protection Association. ........

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Pacific Coast Electrical Bureau-

447 Sutter 3t.

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.San Erancisco, Calif.

oOl W. 5‘fch St., Los Angeles, Cal if

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A free service (wiring)*(California only) ........

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$lvO0;

. 50 .cents

5 cents40 n

25 ''

2 cents

5 "

25 »

5 cents

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Small Homes Council ~

Mumford House,

University of Illinois, Urbana, 111.

Planning for electricity in the home (Circular g4,0). Free

Underwriters 1 ' Laboratories Inc.

207 3. Ohio St., Chicago 11, 111.

List of inspected electrical equipment Free

FINANCING

FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATIONWashington 25 , D. C.

The FHA. plan of home ownership (FHA 2098) FreeHome 'loans under the G.I. bill of rights 11

Better Business Bureaus(Principal Cities in U. S.A.

)

Facts you should know about before buying or building a home. 3 cents

Better Homes in AmericaPurdue' Research Foundation, West Lafayette, Ind.

Financial aspects of home ownership(Home' Information No, 1) 15 cents

Small Homes CouncilMumford HouseUniversity of Illinois, Urbana, 111. -

Financing the home (Circular A1.3) Free

FIR3 PREVENTION AND FIR3 PROTECTION


D. C. .

Fire-protective construction on the farm(Farmers’ Bulletin No.. 1590) 5 cents

Protection of buildings and farm property fromlightning (Farmers’ Bulletin No. 1512) 5 n

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (Forest Products Laboratory)Madison 5> Uis.

Fire-retardent coatings (R1230) ; Free

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (National Bureau of Standards)Washington 25, D. C.

Fire-resistance classifications of buildingconstructions (BMS 92) 25 cents

Fire tests of wood- and metal-framed partitions (BMS ~[l) , .

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20 n

Publications relating to fire resistance and fireprevention (LC 66l) * Free

Recommended minimum requirements for fire resistancein buildings (3H14) 10 cents

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Gypsum Association211 '7* Wacker Drive, Chicago 6, 111.

Gypsum partition tile and fireproofing FreeHew water-repellent gypsum sheathing "

The fire resistance of gypsum plaster 11

Metal Lath Manufacturers AssociationEngineers Building, Cleveland l4, Ohio

Eire retardant properties of various partitions (inPartition Handbook) „ $1.00

One hour plus. Free

Haticnal Board of Fire Underwriters

85 John St.,Hew York 7? H.Y.

ITature, 1 s artillery (lightning protection) .... « FreeSafeguarding the farm against fire »

Safeguarding the home against fire 11

Safeguarding the nation- against fire ”

Hational Fire Protection Association60 Batterymarch St,, Boston 10, Mass.

Build a fire safe home FreeKeep your. home from burning ”

List of publications - story of the H.F.P.A "

Protection of life and property against lightningThe protection of wall openings ”

Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.

207 E. Ohio St., Chicago 11, 111.

List .of inspected fire protection appliances Free

ZL00R5 AI-ID WALKS


D. C.‘

Preventing cracks in new wood floors (Leaflet No. 56)...... 5 centsSelection,, installation, finish, and maintenance of

wood floors for dwellings (Circular Ho. 489)..... 5"

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (Office of Domestic Commerce)Washington 25, D. C.

American hardwood flooring and its use(Trade Promotion Series Ho. 186) ...................... 10 cents

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (Rational Bureau of Standards)Washington 25, D, 0.

Adhesives for floor coverings (TX3M 53) FreeClay tiles for floors and walls (R61—44) . . . t 10. centsConcrete floor treatments (TIBM S) FreeDimensional changes of floor coverings with changes in

relative humidity and temperature (BMS 85) 10 centsFinishes for concrete floors (L'C 758) ......... FreeFloor oils (LC 7^5) • • "

Indentation characteri sties of floor coverings (BMS 73) • • • • 10 centsIndentation and recovery of low-cost floor coverings (BMSl4) 10 ,f

Oak: flooring (CS 5°~4l) 5"

Performance test of floor co \erings for use in low-costhousing;

Part 1 (BMS 34) 10 ,f

Part 2 (BMS 43) 10 «

Part 3 (BMS 68) 15 "

Part 4 (BMS 80)... 15 "

Properties of adhesives for floor coverings (BMS 59) ......

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10 "

Relative resistance of floor covering materialsto abrasion (TIBM 54) Free

Relative slipperiness of floor and deck surfaces (BMS 100). 10 centsResistance of floor covering materials to staining and

chemicals (TIBM 52) ;. FreeRubber floor tile (LC 270) "

The care of floors (LC 7°4) ,T

Gypsum Association211 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago 6, 111.

Design data and load test on reinforced gypsum concretefloors and roofs Free

Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association

332 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago 4, 111.

A glimpse of an interesting modern home. Free

Rational Lumber Manufacturers Association

1319 - 18th Street *R. ?/.

Washington 6, D. C.

Wood floors - comfort and beauty underfoot, FreePlank and beam floor and roof system. If

Rational Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association830 Dermon Bldg., Memphis, Tenn.

How to lay, finish and care for ROFMA oak floors FreeSpecification manual for certified oak floors 11

The Rational Terrazzo and Mosaic Association, Inc.1420 Rew York Ave.

,R.W.

,Washington 5 > 2. C.

Specifications for terrazzo work and for mosaics. FreeTerrazzo palette catalog and formulas "

Terrazzo maintenance bulletin. ,f

Divider strip location and data. 11

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33 H. Grand Ave.,Chicago 10, 111.

Concrete sidewalks

The Rubber Manufacturers Association, Inc.

444 Madison Ave.fHew York 22, H. Y.

Approved maintenance methods for rubber floorsStandard specifications and approved method for installing

rubber tile flooring..... '

Standard specifications and approved method for installingsheet rubber flooring. V,

Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association721-24 Barnett national Bank Bldg.', Jacksonville, PI a.

Pecky cypress blocks for garden Walks

Southern Pine AssociationCanal Building, Hew Orleans 4, La.

Southern pine floors

GARAGE COHSTRUCTI OH

Pir Boor InstituteTacoma Bldg., Tacoma 2, fash.

Pacts you should know before you build a garage

Southern Pine AssociationCanal Bldg., Hew Orleans 4, La.

Southern pine garages and how to build them.

' GAS

DEPARTMEHT OP COMMERCE (national Bureau of Standards)Washington 25, D. C.

Cautions regarding gas appliance attachments (c4o4).

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DEPARTMEHT OP THE IHTEillGR (Bureau of Mines)Washington 25, D. C.

Hatural—gas manual for the home(Mines Technical Paper Ho. 325) .

,

American Gas Association420 Lexington Ave.

,Hew York 17, H.Y.

Dc you know? (Gas appliance facts)..

Gas range service manual

Western Plumbing Officials Association

4733 Templeton St., Los Angeles 32, Calif.

Uniform plumbing code (1946) ’.1

Pree

Pree

tt

11

Pree

Pree

Free

25 cents

5 cents

10 cents

Free

$1.00

Pree

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tUnderwriters 1 Laboratories, 'Inc.

207 2. Ohio St.' ,Chicago 11, 111

List cf inspected gas, oil, and miscellaneous appliances... Free

HEATING , VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREWashington 25, D. C."

A study of the oil burner as applied to domesticheating (Technical Bulletin No. 109) 10 cents

Heating the farm home (Farmers' Bulletin No. 1698 ) 5 "

Wood fuel in wartime (Farmers' Bulletin No. 1912) 10 "

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (National Bureau of Standards)Washington 25 ,

D. C.'*

Accumulation cf moisture in walls of frame constructionduring winter exposure (BMS 93) 10 cents

Air infiltration through windows (BMS 45).... 15 "

A survey of humidities in residences (BMS 56 ) 10 "

Automatic mechanical-draft oil burners designed fordomestic installations (CS 75**42) 10 "

Domestic burners for' Pennsylvania anthracite(Underfeed type) (CS 4S-40) 5

11

Domestic heating 'and air-conditioning (LC 649)... FreeEffect of soot on the rating of on oil-fired heating.

boiler (BMS 54) 10 centsFlue-connected oil—burning space heaters equipped with

vaporizing pot- type burners (CS 101-43) - 10 "

Gas floor furnaces; gfavi’ty circulating type ( CS 99~^2) . . . . 5"

Home heating problems: List of publications andarticles (LC 307). Free

Measurements of heat losses from slab floors (BMS 103) 10 centsMoisture condensation in building walls (BMS 63 ) 10 "

Notes on’ domestic fuel oil conservation (LC 732).. FreeOil-burning floor furnaces equipped with vaporizing

pot-type burners (CS 113-44) 10 centsSolar heating of various surfaces (BMS 64)..., 10 "

Sol id-fuel -burning forced-air furnaces (CS 1.09-44

)

;. .. 10 "

Thermastat setting arid 'economy in house heating (LC Jll) . .

.

FreeWarm-air furnaces equipped with vaporizing pot-type

oil burners (CS 104-46) (mimeographed) Free

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (Bureau of Mines) .

.Washington 25, D. C.

How to save fuel at home (Information Circular 7229) FreeQuestions and answers for the coal fireman 10 centsQuestions and answers for the home fireman 10 "

FEDERAL HOUSING' ADMINISTRATIONWashington 25, D. C.

. Mechanical/, equipment "for the home(Technical Bulletin No. 6) 5 cents

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TEHHES SEE VALLEY AUTHORITY (Information Office)Hew SprankLe Building, Knoxville, Tenn,

Studies in the heating of small houses.., . 50 cents

Bureau of MinesMines and Geology BranchDepartment of Mines and ResourcesOttawa, Canada

Comparative tests of various fuels when burned in adomestic hot-water boiler (Ho. 705)* 20 cents

Same title (He. 802 - 1935 to 193^) 25 l(

American Gas Association420 Lexington Ave., Hew York 17, H.Y.

Comfort heating $2.00Gas and electricity for domestic cooking and heating

purpo se s, Eree

American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers51 Madison Ave.

,Hew York 10, H. Y.

Heating, ventilating, air-condi tioning .guide (1946).. $6.00

Better Homes in AmericaPurdue Research Foundation, West Lafayette, Ind.

How air in houses is conditioned by modern equipment( Home Information Ho. 26)

. . . 15 centsWhy conditioned air in houses improves human comfort

(Home Information Ho. 25).. IS n

Copper and Brass Research Association420 Lexington Ave., Hew York 17, H, Y.

Radiant heating. Free

Douglas Fir Ply1,700 d Association

Tacoma Bldg. ,Tacoma 2, Wash.

Preventing condensation in -walls. and ceilings. ............ . Free

Heating, Piping, and Air-Conditioning ContractorsHational Assn.

1250 Sixth Avenue, Hew York 20, H.Y.Engineering standards. $5.00Wet load recommendations for heating boilers I.50

Hational Warm-Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Assn.

145 Public Square, Cleveland l4, Ohio

Code and manual for the design and installation of warm-airwinter ai-r-oonditioning systems (up to 150,000 Btu) . .

. 50 centsCode and manual- for gravity warm-air systems 50 M

How to check frame house construction ^>0u

How to figure heat losses 50 "

How to make a comfort survey - how to make .floor plans..... 50 n

Technical code (for installation of mechanical warm-air' ' 'heating? -technical) 50 "

Yardstick for classifying warm-air winter air-conditioningsystems 50 n

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Snail Homes CouncilMumford HouseUniversity of Illinois, Urbana, 111.

Fuels and "burners (Circular 53*5) FreeHeating the home (Circular G3.1) 11

Storm windows (Circular Fll . 2) .... 11

Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.


List of inspected gas, oil, and miscellaneous appliances... Free

HQLLOU BUILDING TILE(Structural clay tile)

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (Rational Bureau of Standards)Hashing ton 25, D. C.

Compressive and transverse strength of hollow- tilewalls (T311 ) 15 cents

Compressive strength of structural tile masonry (RP972) • • • • 10 "

Hollow building tile (B12) (Mimeographed) FreeRecommended minimum requirements for small-dwelling

construction (BHL 8).. 15 centsStructural clay products, stone, and masonry (LC 824) FreeHater permeability of walls built of masonry units (BMS 82) 20 cents


1756 R St., N.W. ,Washington 6

, D. C.

Hatertightness and transverse strength of masonry walls.... 10 centsYour home - of burned clay masonry 15 11

HOUSE C OHSTRUCT I OH

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREWashington 25, D. C.

Foundations for farm buildings (Farmers' Bulletin No. 1869) 10 centsRammed—earth walls for buildings (Farmers' Bulletin No ,1500). 5

"

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (Forest Service) .

Washington 25, D. C.

Use and abuse of v/ocd in house construction(Miscellaneous Publication No. 356) 10 cents

DEPARTMENT OF A® I CULTURE (Forest Products Laboratory)Madison 5, Wisconsin

Practical suggestions on frame house construction (R 991) •• EreeThe rigidity and strength of frame walls (R 896 ) "

DEPARTMENT OP COMMERCE (National Bureau of Standards)Washington 25, D. C.

A method for developing specifications for "buildingconstruction (BMS 87 ) 10 cents

Dampness, in "basements and ground floors (LC 81 3) EreeDampness in masonry walls above grade (LC 721) EreeExperimental dry-wall construction with fiber

insulating board (BMS 97)**-*. 10 centsExterior waterproofing for masonry (TIBM 5) EreeEi.eld inspectors’ check list for building

construction (BMS 81) 20 centsPrefabricated homes (CS 125-45) 5

"

Recommended minimum requirements for fire resistancein buildings (BHl4) 10 ”

Recommended minimum requirements for plumbing (BHL3) 50 ,r

Recommended minimum requirements for small-dwellingconstruction (3HL8)..., 15 n

Structural properties of conventional wood-frameconstructions for walls, partitions, floors,.and roofs (3MS 25) 15 "

Water permeability Of wails built of masonry units (3MS82) 20 "

EEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATIONWashington 25, D. C.

Contract documents for small house construction(Technical Bulletin No. 3) 5 cents

Minimum construction requirements for new dwellings;by states. (Obtainable from EHA insuring officein each state) ! Eree

EEDERAL SECURITY AGENCY (U. S. Office of Education)Washington 25, D. C.

Light frame house construction (Bulletin No. l45) 4o cents

DEPARTMENT OE THE INTERIOR (Office of Indian Affairs)Chilocco Indian School, Chilocco, Oklahoma

Earth brick construction '. 50 cents

American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc.

101 Park Ave. ,New York 17, N.Y.

Building to resist hurricanes in the West Indies. EreeLight—gage flat-rolled steel in housing. ' 11

Manual .of steel construction $2.00Requirements for buildings to resist earthquakes Eree

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Better Koines in AmericaPurdue Research Foundation, West Lafayette, Ind.

. .

A low-cost house built at Indianapolis ,• Ind.

(Home Information Ho, 21-22). 15 centsDescription and cost analysis of a steel house

(Home Information Ho, 10-11) 15 "

Description and cost analysis of a wood-frame andstuccd house -(Home Information Ho, 14-0L5) . 15 n

Description and cost analysis cf an all-wood house(Home Information Ho. 17-18) 15 11

Description of a prefabricated house(Home /Information Ho o 19-20). 15 11

Description and cost analysis cf .a reinforcedconcrete house (Home Information Ho, 23-24) 15 11

Copper and Brass Research Association420 Lexington Ave,

,Hew York 17, H»Y.

Safeguard your home with copper, brass and bronze Free

Douglas Fir Plywood AssociationTacoma Bldg.

,Tacoma 2, Wash.

Dri-bilt with plywood Free


Gypsum board. Free

Hew water-repellent gypsum sheathing. "

Metal Lath ^Manufacturers AssociationEngineers BuildingCleveland l4, Ohio

The Lurie steel house 5 cents

national Fire Protection Association60 Batterymarch St., Boston 10, Mass.

3uild a fire-safe home Free

Rational Lumber Manufacturers Association . :' ;L ...

I 3IS-* 18th St., H.W. , Washington 6, D. C. „ ,C. .

House-framing- details — .4) 10 centsManual on sheathing for buildings . FreeMaximum spans for joists and rafters 10 centsPlank and beam floor and roof system FreeStud walls - safe- axial loads 5 centsWood framing - the backbone of your new home. FreeWood siding - a many-textured overcoat for your new home... FreeWood walls 5 . ".4 10 centsWood wall-sheathing — strength, and insulation for the

skeleton cf ycur house Free

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33 W. Grand Ave.,

Chicago. 10, _

111 .

Foundation walls and- basements of concrete Free

Southern Pine AssociationCanal Bldg., New Orleans 4, La.

Fifteen cardinal points of correct frame construction FreeLumber and millwork. ”

The way to build the house to last »

Steel Joist Institute

3709 Twenty-rfourth St., N.E»,Washington 18, D.C.

Steel joist construction Free


1756 K St 0,

IT. W.,Washington 6, D. C.

Manual of good building practices (Mimeographed). 'Free

HOUSB MAINTENANCE AND UODEENI ZATI ON


Modernizing' farmhouses (Farmers* Bulletin No. 1749) 10 cents

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE .(Office of Domestic Commerce)Washington 25, Do C.

Check list for home repair and modernization(Economic Series No. ]>6 ) Free

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (National Bureau of Standards)Washington 25, D„ C.

Care and repair of the house (BHL5)» 20 centsCheck list - Suggestions for possible repairs and

improvements in the house and its equipment... FreeDampness in basements and ground floors. (LC 813 ) ..........

.

f*

ESDEPAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATIONWashington 25, D s C. ,

How to modernise (FHA 81 5 .) .......... ....... .......................

.

Free

American Gas. Association420 Lexington Ave*.,. Ne.w, York 17? N. Y.

Profitable, rnoherni.za.ti0n by use. of gas. Free

Metal Lath Manufacturers AssociationEngine er-s, Building,. Cleveland l4, Ohio.

Concrete stucco for modernizing. Free

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National Lumber Manufacturers Association

1319 - 13th St., H.W.,Washington 6, D. C.

Modern home interiors 10 centsWood interiors - offer an infinite variety cf decorative

effects free

Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau

35 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, 111.

Modernization of bathroom plumbing FreeModernization aids to property values '*

Modern plumbing fixtures 11


33 W* Grand Ave.,Chicago 10, 111.

Concrete improvements around the home Free

Western Pine AssociationYeon Bldg.

,Portland 4, Oreg.

Beautiful paneled walls of genuine white pine. .' 10 cents

Bunk bedroom details Free "

Make your attic livable. FreePaneling old or new interiors with real pine 10 cents

HOUSEHOLD HELPS


Closets and storage spaces (Farmers' Bulletin No, I 8S5 ).... 5 centsMethods and equipment for home laundering

(Farmers' Bulletin No,.1 497) 5 !f

Window curtaining (Farmers* Bulletin No. 1 633 ) • 5”

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (National Bureau of Standards)Washington 25, D. C.

Detergents and related subjects (LC 325)....' FreePolishes (LC 753) "

Publications of interest to the general public- (LC 696 ).... n

Publications relating to accident prevention- andsafety (LC S06 ) "

Solders and soldering (LC 7^1) . ... "

Washing, cleaning, and polishing materials (0424) 15 cents

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California redwood and its uses( Trade Promo tion Series Ho . 1 7'i) 10 n

Wood construction (700 page handbook)( Medraw Hill Book Co,, 370 - J th A.ve,

,Hew York, IT. Y. ) . . $6.00

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National Lumber Manufacturers ' Association

1319 ~ loth St, N« ¥, ,Washington 6, D„ C.

Lumber literature - a bibliography. . . FreeLumber grade-use guide., $1.50Wood structural design data. $1,25

California Redwood Association405 Montgomery St.

,San Francisco 4, Calif,

Redwood vacation homes..... Free

•Douglas Fir Plywood AssociationTacoma Bldg,

,Tacoma 2, Wash,

G-rade-use guide FreePlywood interior finishes ,T

Paneling suggestions for Pouglas fir plywood..., "

Suggested specifications for Pouglas fir plywood n

%

Southern Cypress Manufacturers 1 Association721-24 Barnett National Bank Bldg., Jacksonville, Fla.

An inside story of Tidewater red cypress FreeTidewater red cypress interiors, "

Southern Hardwood Producers, Inc.

S05 Sterick Bldg,.,Memphis, Tenn.

Southern hardwood interiors, Free

Southern Pine AssociationCanal Blag,

,New Orleans 4, La,

Southern pine manual of standard wood construction $1.00

West Coast Lumbermen's Association364 Stuart Bldg. ,

Seattle, Wash.

Pouglas fir use bock $1.00Durable Douglas fir. FreeThe right use of lumber grades in home construction "

Western Pine AssociationYeon Bldg., Portland 4, Oreg.

Vacation cabins built with log cabin siding 5 cents

MISCELLANEOUS


Farm drainage (Farmers' Bulletin No. 1606)... 5 centsMaking cellars dry (Farmers' Bulletin No. 1572) 5

"

Preventing damage to buildings by subterranean termites andtheir control (Farmers' Bulletin No. 1911)... 10 "

Protection of log cabins, rustic work and unseasoned woodfrom injurious inserts (Farmers' Bulletin No. 1582) 10 "

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DEPARTMENT 0? AGRICULTURE (farm Security Administration)Washington 25, D. C. • .

Experiments in rammed earth.- construction* » 1 . . . Ere a

DEPARTMENT OE AGRI CUL TURE (Eorest Products Laboratory)Madison 5? Wise*

Making log cabins endure (R982) Eree

DEPARTMENT OE COMMERCE (national Bureau of Standards)Washington 20, L- 0<

A gloss, ry of housing terms (BMS 31') 15 centsBuilding material s ,

building standards, home building: *

Publi cat- ions of the national Bureau of Standards(LC 592 and supplement). Eree

Dampness in basements and ground floors (LC 313) If'

Homogeneous fiber vailboard (CS 112-43) 5 cents^

Research on building materials and structures for usein low-cost housing (BMS l) 10 "

Standards and specifications for building and constructionmaterials, fixtures, supplies, and equipment (LC 80S).... Eree

Structural, heat- transfer, and water-permeabilityproperties of five earth-wall constructions (BMS ~Jo ) 20 cents

Wood—slat Venetian blinds (CS 6l—37) - * 5Ir

3ED2R1L HOUSING ADMI1D STRATI ON (technical Division)Washington 25, D. C.

Protection against termites (Technical Circular Ho. 2) Eree

EEDERAL SECURITY AGENCY (Public Health Service)Washington 25 > D. C.

The rat and ratproof construction of buildings(Supplement Ho. 131 to P.H. Reports) 15 cents

DEPARTMEHT OE THE INTERIOR (Eish and Wildlife Service)

Merchandise Mart, Chicago 54; 111.

Homes for birds (Conservation Bulletin 14),., 10 centsRat proofing buildings and premises (Conservation Bulletin 19) 10

DEPARTMENT OE THE INTERIOR (Office of Indian Affairs)Chilocco Indian School, Chilocco, Okla,

Earth brick construction 50 cents

Better Homes in AmericaPurdue Research foundation, West Lafayette, Ind.

Back-yard playgrounds (Home Information No. 5) * 15 cents

Dry cellars (Home Information No. 12) 15- "

Copper and Brass Research Association420 Lexington Ave.

,New York 17? N. Y,

How to make your own screens. Eree

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National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association1319 ~ IS tli Street N.W, , Washington 6

, L. C.

Exposing the termite FreeLet’s build a wood fence 3 cents


33 Grand Ave.

,

Chicago 10, 111.

Concrete swimming pools Free

Southern• Cypres 3 Manufac turers ’ As so ciation

721-24 Barnett National Baric Blag., Jacksonville, Ela.Bird-house book 15 centsTidewater red cypress repels termite attack Free -

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STATE AGRICUL TURAL COLLEGES AND EXPERIMENT STATI ONS

*

Alabama Alabama Polytechnic Institute, AuburnArizona University of Arizona, TucsonArkansas University of Arkansas, Eayetteville•California University of California, BerkeleyColorado State Agricultural College of Colorado, Et. CollinsConnecticut .... Connecticut State College, StorrsDelaware University of Delaware, NewarkFlorida University of Florida, GainesvilleGeorgia University of Georgia, AthensIdaho ....... University of Idaho, Moscow • •

Illinois University of Illinois, UrbanaIndiana Purdue University, LafayetteIowa Iowa State College, AmesKansas Kansas State College, ManhattanKentucky University of Kentucky, LexingtonLouisiana ... . . .. Louisiana State University, Baton RougeMaine University of Maine, Orono

Maryland. University of Maryland, College ParkMassachusetts . . . Massachusetts State College, AmherstMichigan Michigan State College, East LansingMinnesota University of Minnesota, University Farm, St. PaulMississippi .... Mississippi State College, State CollegeMissouri. ..... University of Missouri, ColumbiaMontana Montana State College, BozemanNebraska University of Nebraska, LincolnNevada University of Nevada, RenoNew Hampshire . . . University of New Hampshire, DurhamNew Jersey Rutgers University, New BrunswickNew Mexico New Mexico State College, State CollegeNew York Cornell University, Ithaca-North Carolina. , . University of North Carolina, Stats College Sta.

,Raleigh

North Dakota. . . . North Dakota Agricultural College, FargoOhio Ohio State University, ColumbusOklahoma Oklahoma A. & M. College, StillwaterOregon Oregon State College, CorvallisPennsylvania. . . . Pennsylvania State College, State CollegeRhode' Island. . . . Rhode Island State College, KingstonSouth Carolina. . . Clemson College, ClemsonSouth Dakota, . . . South Dakota State College,- BrookingsTennessee .'.... University of Tennessee., KnoxvilleTexas .' A. & M. College of Texas, College StationUtah. Utah State College, Logan -

Vermont’ University of Vermont, BurlingtonVirginia Virginia Polytechnic Institute, BlacksburgWashington. . . . . State College of Washington, PullmanWest Virginia', . . West Virginia University, MorgantownWisconsin University of .Wisconsin, MadisonWyoming University of Wyoming, Laramie •

*See Page 1, second paragraph.,

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Adobe, earth "brick, and earth wall 3> 13, l4, 33

Air conditioning . . . 11, 12, 13Brick 3Chimneys . /. 1 .. 3 ,

4

Clay products '

,

.' 4 , 9 1 3 , 3^

Codes 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13 ,

l4, 26, 27

Concrete . . . 4,. 5 , 17? 2.4

Condensation 11*, 12, ISDecorating . 21 , 22, 23Electrical '

'-5'> 6, 1 , 12

Financing ........ 7

Fireplaces ........ 3> 4

Fire prevention and fire protection . 7,-. 8 , 15

Floors . 8, 9 ,

10Garage construction , . TOGas 10, 11, 12, 13, 16Heating . . . 11, 12, 13Hollow Building tile 13House cons traction 12, 13>l4,15,l6House maintenance and modernization l 6 , 17Household helps 17 , ISInsulation, thermal . . 18, 19Kitchens . 20

Landscaping ; * 20, 21

Lumber . . l 6, 31 , 32

Miscellaneous: Bird houses, building materials andstandards, cellars, drainage, glossary housing terms,vacation cabins, playgrounds, rammed-earth wall s

,

screens, swimming pools, termites, vermin . . .• . 32 , 33 > 34Mortar 4 • 5 ,

21

Painting 21 , 22 , 23Planning . 23, 24Plaster . 25 ,

26Plumbing '.

. . 10, 1-4, 17 ,

2 (S, 27 , 30Porcelain enamel products .*.... 27

Prefabrication ..... l4, 1$Publications, how obtained . 1

Refrigeration 27

Repairs, house . : 1 * l 6

Roofing 27, 28, 29Sewage disposal i . ,1 .... 29Sewer pipe ^ . * . . . .4, 2§Sound insulation . * v . . . 18, 19State Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations ‘ . ......... 35Stone .........Structural clay tile 13Stucco l 6

, 25 ,26

Ventilating 11 , 12 , 13¥all tile (clay) . . > 4Walls 3, 4, 13, 17 ,

22,- 23Walks . . . 1 8

, 9 ,10

Waterproofing . . 3> 4. 13, l4, 1/S, 22, 25

Water * . . . 27 , 30^ood 15 , 17 , 31 , 32

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