Universal Home Design
INTRODUCTION
THE whole-hearted response to our first efforts in a Universal Design Book has convinced us that such a book has long been needed in the building industry. Dealers, architects, contractors and builders thru out the country have been able to work on a sounder basis with less confusion and a better understanding of designs and their construction. Economies effected in standardized production have enabled better prices and quicker deliveries.
This has encouraged us to greater efforts in the produc Lion of this third edition, Universal Design Book No. 25. Some of the old designs which were very popular have been retained and modified, and many new designs of proven value and practical construction have been added. We have earnestly endeavored to keep abreast with the trend of modern architecture, but have carefully avoided designs and arrangements which might be termed “freakish” as these seldom satisfy and are usually excessive in price.
In adopting many of these designs which show the influence of the various architectural types, we have modified them somewhat to conform with standard practices of construction. To attempt to adhere strictly to some types of architecture would mean slow production and almost prohibitive prices.
We urge all dealers, architects, contractors and builders to continue to specify numbers and designs from this new Universal Catalog No. 25, so that the excellent co-operation already attained may be continued with even better results and more satisfaction to all interested in improving building types and architecture.
Always order by number only and give necessary information about size, thickness, kind of wood, etc. Do not cut this book. When specifying sizes the width should always be given first.
