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House & Garden 
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Metal Lath 
Under the stucco and in each wall and ceiling of this charming 
residence there is a Heart of Steel. 
For safety’s sake the architect specified that all plastering should 
be applied over a flame resisting base of 
Thus, should a fire start the main structural timbers are adequately 
protected, for the house is literally sheathed in steel and cement. 
The steel mesh not only effectively stops fire but it keeps the walls 
and ceilings from streaking and prevents plaster from cracking. 
Its owner is spared the annoyance and danger of falling plaster. 
And the cost of obtaining this fire protection and lessening of repair bills 
amounted to but 1% of the total cost of the structure. 
If you wish to build a home that is safe, attractive and permanent send for our 
“Builders Book” now. 
North Western Expanded Metal Co. 
937 Old Colony Building 
CHICAGO 
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