QUICK WORK.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 November 1925, Page 3

QUICK WORK.

FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE BUILT IN n»t hours.

How they are grappling with the housing problem in the Old Country is indicated by Hu* following extract from “The Master Builder" of June last:—“A sueeesseful housing experiment has been carried out at the T’eltield Timber Works, High \\ yeonihe. It appears that Mr (1. Holt ’lliomas designed an erection of wood, which had as its principal recommendation that it could he rapidly erected. Four skilled men and two labourers were engaged in the construction ol the house, which was complete in 101 hours, excluding meals. The time-table was as tolows: 0.30 a.m. start; O.dO a.m.. floor laid: 7.30 a.m., exterior walls erection begun; 8.30 a.m.. exterior walls and internal partitions finished; 11 a.m.. gable end. ceiling, and rafters and principals erected; noon, ratters, with rafter section, and battens in couisc of erection; 2 p.m., (including an hour for dinner), roofing completed; 3.30 p.m., tiling in progress; L4d p.m.. last tile laid. The house', which has a living room, two bedrooms, bathroom, and seullerry. is made in sections. ’I ho price according to Mr Holt 1 nomas, should he alwut £3OO. including tho foundations, either of brick or concrete.” _____