8 BULLETIN 1095, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 
pensive site unless competition and the retail sales at the plant will 
be of considerable importance. In a small or medium-sized town the | 
site should not cost as much as the building. In general, a site must |) 
be selected where good drainage and sewer arrangements can be had, 
as well as an abundant water supply and pcr ie for light ca | 
power. | 
The advisability of selecting expensive property in the business © 
section will depend on the local situation. As a general rule, this is — 
unnecessary if a suitable location can be obtained a short distance 
away at a considerable less cost. 













TYPE AND CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING. 
The type of building to be selected of course depends a great deal — 
upon local conditions. It is desirable to have a building that is 
modern and sanitary in every way, both from the advertising stand- 
point and as regards economy and public health. 
In general, the building should be sanitary and up to date, attrac- 
tive in appearance inside and out, with a convenient arrangement of 
floor space. In selecting the materials for construction, local con- 
ditions must be considered. A permanent building is essential and 
a wooden structure is usually not advisable. Whether to use brick, 
concrete, or some other material will depend somewhat upon the local 
situation as to cost of materials and labor. Brick, concrete, and 
hollow tile finished with stucco on the outside and cement on the inside 
are the most common materials used. All of these materials are com- 
paratively permanent and can be constructed practically fireproof. 
They are much more desirable than wood, and the cost of upkeep and 
repair is much less, 
The floors in the plant should be of concrete and properly laid. 
Where cans and trucks are rolled constantly over the floor, iron plates 
may be embedded in the cement to protect the floor. Drainage pipes 
should be put in place before the floors are laid and sanitary traps 
should be installed in such places as will provide good drainage in 
the various rooms. 
Plenty of natural light is essential, and no expense should be pas ed 
in providing many windows. 
Good ventilation is also essential in a milk plant. While windows 
may provide satisfactory ventilation in small plants, medium-sized 
and large plants should have some system of artificial ventilation. 
This may be accomplished by such devices as exhaust fans, ventilating 
flues, and ventilating shafts. 
The type of building will depend on the site and on the equipment 
selected. The equipment, therefore, should be selected before the 
plans for the building are made. It is generally advisable to build 

