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Progress, Volume IX, Issue 10, 1 June 1914, Page 1112

es Architect and Builder 672 COLOMBO St., CHRISTCHURCH PRIVATE RESIDENCE :: 384 MANCHESTER STREET OFFICE 3120 - TELEPHONES - PRIVATE 1642 Plans and Specifications Prepared . Estimates Given . Easy Terms Arranged AGENT FOR The “Oratonu” Patent Concrete System of Building This is undoubtedly the coming system of building, and is especially suitable for farmers. By building in “Oratonu,” you not only build for the present, but (or the future. In (act, it is everlasting. Maintenance is practically nil, as buildings in‘this system, unlike those constructed of wood, require no repairs nor periodical painting, and naturally the walls cannot be affected by the pine borer. The cost, in ordinary circumstances, is less than ten per cent, only above the cost in wood, and considerably less than the cost in brick, and, where gravel is easily procurable, and other conditions favourable, the cost is the same, or even less, than in wood. However, where the initial cost is slightly more than wood, the extra amount is soon saved in repairs, and painting, and lessened fire insurance premium'. A dwelling of this construction is warm in winter and cool in summer, as the walls being continuously hollow, besides rendering the building absolutely damp-proof, cause the atmosphere inside to be unaffected by the extremes of heat and cold. _ Houses are now being erected and all interested are invited to inspect the construction. _ , Sketch designs and estimates submitted (or this work, and pamphlets giving all information can be had on application. PRIVATE RESIDENCE 384 MANCHESTER STREET The “Oratonu” Patent Concrete System of Building suitable for farmers. By building in "Oratonu," you not only build for the present, but for the future. In fact, it is everlasting. Maintenance is practically nil, as buildings in this system, unlike those constructed of wood, require no repairs nor periodical painting, and naturally the walls cannot be affected by the pine borer. The cost, in ordinary circumstances, is less than ten per cent, only above the cost in wood, and considerably less than the cost in brick, and, where gravel is easily procurable, and other conditions favourable, the cost is the same. cem. only aoove brick, and, where