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Handbook for architects and builders (1898)

Illinois Society of Architects · Chicago · leaf 569

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CLEANLINESS \itrolites inherent qualities make it the pre-ferred material for toilet partitions and wain-scoting. Its hard, non-absorbent surface isimpervious to stains and acids. Its purelustrous whiteness is kept so with tlie mini-mum labor. No other material Ave know ofapproaches it in… … t* Better than Marble i3<38 very unsatisfactory partitions for conceal-ment of piping, as no secure anchorage canbe had in same for bolts to fasten hangersor brackets for fixtures; furthermore, con-densation on pipes dissolves sulphuric acidin gypsum and induces quick corrosion ofmetal. With…

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