The Englishman's house, from a cottage to a mansion. A practical guide to members of building societies, and all interested in selecting or building a house (1871)
Richardson, C. J. (Charles James), 1806-1871 · London, J. C. Hotten · leaf 383
d back. great luxury. Our atmosphere in the winter monthshas often been pronounced of leaden gravity, and itdoes not permit of any erection that stops the circula- A SUBURBAN VILLA. 377 tiou of the air, which would render it stagnant.Another peculiarity in the houses of our Americancousins, is that… … B=^l Basement plan. way followed in a wooden building. Its advantage is,that it is sure to secure a perfectly dry wall. Thismode of construction in England would necessitatethe painting of the whole of the exterior once at leastin every three or four years. One more suitable withus for a wall in a…
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