BETTER BUILDINGS 



A Serviceable One-Car Garage. 



On the opposite page is shown the plan for a good, serviceable one- 

 car garage, which can be erected at small cost in any community. 



The dimensions of this garage are large enough to permit the hous- 

 ing of practically any car manufactured. If desired, this building may 

 be shortened, but it is advisable to build long enough in the first place. 

 You will find that you never have too much room in your garage. 



This building emphasizes real economy in construction. It is de- 

 signed primarily for those who do not desire to spend any more than is 

 absolutely necessary. In cold climates it is advisable to sheathe the 

 building inside and out, and also to ceil overhead, although these may be 

 omitted. In erecting the building use a durable wood or creosoted posts 

 for foundation. Concrete or brick piers are good, but will add slightly 

 to the cost and you will find that well creosoted posts will last as long- 

 as the garage is needed. The floor construction shown in the drawing is 

 adequate and gives strength to the floor where it is needed most. The 

 two stringers (two 2x6 's spiked together) are directly under the wheels 

 of the car as it stands in the garage. No other joists are necessary. 

 The rafters and studs are spaced 3 feet apart. The floor is constructed 

 of 2x6 planks, dressed on the upper side. 



The dimension material and siding should be of No. 1 grade, but 

 the roof boards may be a No. 2 grade. Shingles should be of first quality 

 and on a small roof like this may be laid 4%" or 5" to the weather. Cut 

 or zinc coated shingle nails should be used not wire nails, which quickly 

 rust out. The large doors are made of dressed and matched boards, 

 four or six inches wide, as preferred. 



Paint the roof and sides inside and out with a good grade of paint, 

 preferably one that is fire-resisting. A white or gray inside paint makes 

 the garage much lighter and adds greatly to the appearance. Use 

 cement enamel paint on the plank floor so that oil and grease that drop 

 from the car can be easily wiped up. 



Get good hardware for the garage. A good lock is not easily broken 

 or picked. Thieves gather where pickings are easiest. 



Build this garage and then compare its low cost with what any mail 

 order house offers. This building is not an eyesore. It needs but a coat 

 of paint to make it harmonize with any building. It adds value and 

 grace to your lot. 



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