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FOUNDATION FOR NEW HOME ON GRANDVIEW P ie ROOFING DEMANDS SKILL, PRECISION Za\tant if you want a firm and Marketability In Future that it may be zoned. In other words, it may be so arranged, with proper controls, that you may enjoy a constant lower temperature in sleeping rooms for instance while maintaining 70 or 72 degrees in other parts with quality fixtures plus the most efficient heating system will reward you with complete comfort and convenience for your family. And they will bring a quick buyer at a good price should you decide to sell. WALL READIED FOR R THE OSHAWA TIMES, Pridey, Mey 38, 1968 23 ' LZ eee AISING Quality Tools, Quality Finish Quality materials and good) workmanship are very impor- level floor. The base: for the floor a:c the structural members named joists. The joists are horizontal beams spaced at the distance shown on the plans and speci- | fications. | In house construction, except for unfinished basements, joists serve a twofold purpose as they support both the floor above and the ceiling beneath | Wood joists are used 'almost exclusively in homes and since each is only about 15¢" thick it is common practice to install a |ling the floor joists at such loca- through the middle of spans ex- ceeding a distance of seven feet. Any workman installing joists should check them closely to de- termine if they are straight or not. This is done by sighting along the edge of the joist. If a slight) "crown" exists, the joist is placed 'crown up', Certain places in the floor " assembly need additional strengthening, for example under bearing ws titions. This is accomplished by doub-| tions. The prospective home- owner is well advised to check| Announcement !... Steve Zurbe, after several years selling Real Estote in the Oshawa area, wishes to announce the opening of his own Real Estate Offices... SHAWA REALTY (BOND STREET) LTD. Steve Zurbo, President John Resnik Oshawa Reslty (Bond St.) Ltd. Sales Representative LET US HELP YOU BUY or SELL YOUR PROPERTY © COMMERCIAL ® RESIDENTIAL ® INDUSTRIAL ® RE-SALE HOMES. © INVESTMENT PROPERTIES ® Our "Seal of Approval" Is Your Assurance of Satisfaction OSHAWA REALTY Mrs. Joanne Bailey Receptionist this -phase of construction| | WEBSTER Lumber & Supply Ltd. Lumber -- Hardwere -- row of stiffeners to prevent twisting. | This row of stiffeners or} | (BOND ST.) LTD. Phone: 728-9466 MEMBER OSHAWA AND DISTRICT REAL ESTATE BOARD 701 Brock St. N. Whitby Ph. 668-4451 bridging should be placed) Key Essential In House "7%. When you buy or build af In operation the whole system| Whether you buy or build for} About 66,000,000 test forms home it's a good idea to keepjis inconspicuous, silent: andja lifetime or expect to sell in|were printed and distributed for future marketability in mind,|clean; there are no drafts andja few years it will pay youjuse in connection with a CBS advises the Canadian Institute|no odors. An additional advan-|to choose carefully. Adequate|television special on safe driv- of Plumbing and Heating. tage with Hydronic heating is bathroom -- facilities equippedling. The number of bathrooms, tees cath ae A ee Your New Compacd Home the fixtures, and their loca-| tion are all important elements | in establishing the resale value} of a house A house today with seeael bedrooms requires by present) standards a minimum of 1% bathrooms according to the In- stitute. And for four or more bedrooms there should be at! least two full bathrooms. The half bathroom, or powder room as it is sometimes called is often located in the basement If, for amy reason, this conven- jence is not completed with the original structure but deferred to a future date, the piping and| connections at least should be in- stalled and ready. This avoids unnecessary alterations to floor- ing or walls later on. This pre-readying of piping! should also be considered for appliances to be added later.| Such appliances referred to} might be an automatic dish- washer or automatic washing machine. TYPE OF HEATING The type of heating system in-| stalled in a home also has a great bearing on its present! and possible re-sale value. A Hydronic (Hot Water) system is universally recognized as a qual- ity installation and assures the house a ready future market. The advantages of Hydronic heating assure the owner a home which offers complete in- door comfort even in the most severe temperatures. It is the from . . most modern and efficient 'sys- ifications. tem of home heating. By cir- culating heated water through Priced for Pre-Season Sales .. . $14,500 IN BAKED CLAY BRICK AND STONE AS SHOWN Down if pci as Low as $1,000 You don't have to put in extra insulation . .. specify special construe- tion... or "seal" your house at unnecessary expense, in order to enjoy the low cost, delightful comfort and convenience of gas heating. Gas fits your home--and your pocket book! You can convert your present home to new gas heating, now available at surprisingly low cost. Consumers' Gas franchised dealers offer experienced installation and assured satisfaction. No down payment is required. Easy payments are arranged for your convenience on your gas bill. of the fomily, We will build this home for you in beou- tiful Westview Heights -- 13 miles east of Oshewe off Highwey Ne. 401 -- 20 min- % utes drive from dewntewn Oshewe -- com- pletely serviced end ready for eccupency..t9 Several other models ond styles to sele + ¢ustom built to individual spec This price Includes the preparation ef your NHA, or conventional ne at no extra cost. Under NHA loon your monthiy payment will be os low os $81.85 , . . including prin- cipal and interest. It's easy to have gas in your home, now. Take advantage of the new low rates now in effect. Simply call Consumers' Gas, 728-7363 FOR GARDENING ADVICE VISIT VAN BELLE GARDENS 3 Miles East of Oshawe on Highway No. 2 PH, 623-5757 including survey -- $2,000 and $3,000. (Gonsumers' ('as 29 CELINA ST. -- OSHAWA concealed pipes to modern base- parts of the house. Its h PHONE Your. New Home Will Contain: -- area free for extra living space. ; Hardwood floors throughout 2 VLA Serviced Lots Available 5 ee cu des he es 4 Cement walk ond grevelied driveway @ Your New Home Will Be Completely Finished Ready for Occupancy @ board or concealed radiators, plan is compact -- takes little 1. Trim and custom built kitchen cobinets tn ais |. Ceramic tiled bathroom with recessed fixtures |. Vinyl tiled kitchen end bethroem 9. Double Giexed windows it assures even warmth in call room -- leaving the basement rs NEWCASTLE 987-4245 | 2. Horewoca 100-amp. electrice! service . Lendseaping 10. Kitchen exhoust fen instolled NEWCASTLE