Wood in the Home

The following is a synopsis of a talk recendy given by l,errrcr G. Stcccttt Secretary, Millwork Institute of California over Radio Station trCJL 6c Oaldand Tribune Sation, Oakland, Califomia-

One of the most intimate, natural materials which has from time immemorial gone into the construction of our places of abode, is wood. From the time that trees were first felled in the forests of Lebanon, and crudely transported to the various centers of ancient civilization, down lhrough each succeeding age to the one in which we now live, man has greatly depended upon the uses of wood, not only for the slructural erection of his dwelling, but also for the decoration and convenience of the interior of that dwelling. Wood has, because of man's close association with it, for countless generations definitely become recognized as a product which modern craftsmanship, under the guidance of the architectural designer, has glorified.

In order to meet the more advanced requirements of architectural woodwork, modern machinery has likewise been developed to assist the complete expression of man's increased knowledge of the building art. The axe has given way to the saw, man-power to animal-power, and animalpower to machine-Power; and the saw-mill and planingmill have come to meet the demands of an ever aggressive mankind. So that today, the full Purpose of the tree, and man's dominion over it, is accomplished;-man working with the machine has brought out the true glory of wood.

Scientific research and the appiication of knowledge thus gained is continually going forward to safeguard our- forests ior future generations, that our children may enjoy the tree, as we have, for its beauty and grandeur as well as for its economic value. Here in California, for instance, where the magnificent Redwoods thrill orlr very souls; for- every Redwood cut down, thirty young Redwoods are planted, nurtured and prepared for future forests. The Gospel of Service, preached by the Galilean prophet two thousand years ago, will go on forever.

Now let us go into your home for a moment and contemplate the suiroundings there, relaxing in an atmosphere madi comfortable because of well selected materials harmoniously combined'

The Front Door, through which we enter into the circle of your home, has been biautifully glorified' as follows by

Nathan E. Wood:

"The door turns on its hinges many times a day. It shuts in and its shuts out.It is Jet between the outside world and the dear household in the home. It shuts out the noise, the dust and the clamor of the street. It shuts out the rough speech, the enmities, the selfishness of the striving croid. tlt rhuts in peace, love, gentleness, s-ecutity and all- the atmosphere which makes a home. The husband goes out through the door in the morning into the rushing, 6usy world, and carried in his heart is a sense of. security for his household behind his closed door. At night he comes back, wearied with the day's toil and care' assured that within the doors are welcome, rest and love' The strife and cares of the world are left on the outside of his door' and within he is at home in quiet content, in the midst of his loved ones. The children and the adults go through the door to school or to business, and at night, teaving the whirlof aftairs and people, come back again with certain confidence that within the door is home."

No wonder that John Howard Payne, that homeless wanderer in many lands, sang with a vast pathos:

"Home, home, sweet, sweet home, Be it ever so humble'

There's no Place like home."

By his short paragraph, Nathan E. Wood, beautifully expresied a truel sentimtnt about this item of woodwork. Should we not therefore give a little more attention than we sometimes do to the ielection of our front door? It really is an important matter-just as much so as the selection of your furniture.

Let ui look at the items of architectural woodwork, that have been selected for the int'erior of your home, and understand something about them. Nearly all hardwood doors today are to a gieater or tess degree veneered. The aver-age pet.ott does ndt know this beciuse the tech-nique of door making and veneer has become so skillful that it can not be detected. And it is excellent. Being made up of small p.ieces of wood glued together and covEred with'a veneer, they stand up much better, if properly glued, than the solid door; cost Iess, look better, and ire ieis afiected bv mois- tul.:.. It is.the quality of glue and workmanship which establishes the quality of the veneer, and today, these con- siderations have been developed to a high degree of per- fection.

The interior finish and panelings are entirely a matter of taste., both as to design ana tina of wood. There are many species of wood which adapt themselves to an harmonious combination for the mood bf the indiviclual. These woods will.stand up as long as the house itself, if not longer. For the better class of homes. wood paneling is being Jmployed more and more by the discriminating aichitect.-

For the woodwork or trim around the doors ancl windows, and for base boards, chair rails. and similar uses. practically the same ygods are employed as for paneling. All this material should be thoroughly dried; ancl il is besi, in.building,^to defer the woodw&k-until the plaster has dried out. Otherwise, the wood trim. rvhich the manufacturer has dried in special kilns, is likely to absorb moisture from the.wet phster. In such an e'vent, warping and later on, opening of joints may result.

Th. cabinets in your kitchen, dressing rooms, closets, and hallways, should be designed to scientifically meet the requirements they have to fulfill. Their convenience, both as to size and location in the room, is of utmost importance. Likewise, the doors and drawers in these cabineis, being subjected to constant daily use. should be well fitted int6 p_llce; and the cabinet itseif, should be securely built. Machine-made joints, glued together, will make ior efficiency rn tnls resDect.

TheMillwork Institute of California. which itis mv privilege to represent, is an educational organization of independent and competing operators, devoled to elevating the status of the industry, anh pledged to deliver to the con"sumerthe highest quality of prbducl at the most economical cod..fnfulfilling this pledge, the Institute has developed and circulated to the architects and interested builderJ in California, a new publication, known as ,.A,ocredited Standards for Architectural'Woodwork." This publication is designed to create an authoritative standard'governing materials,,construction and workmanship for all-millworf p_roducts. To guarantee to the architect, builder or owner, that the millwork products he pur,chases, conform in all rei spects to the requirements of "Accredited Standards for Architectural Woodrvork", the Institute has further pro- vided a program of certifi,cation. Carefully selected. rnint.tfacturers, who, because of the high quality of their prod- ucts, and who conform to the licenie agreement iisued them b_y_ the Institute, are authorized to Lbel their prod- ucts, "Certified Architectural Woodwork',. The oificial stamp is issued to each licensed manufacturer bv The Institute, and it is knorvn as the Symbol of Enduring Value in Woodwork. Products thus labeled are guarant..d'by th" Millwork Institute of California to confoim to the require- ments ofthe "Accredited Standards for Architeitural Woodwork", previously referred to.

.Y"y y" therefore, urge you, when purchasing items of millwork, to insist that they be so labeled? you"can there- by be assured of obtaining merchandise which has the stamp. of approval of the Millwork Industry of California upon it, as .regards materials, construction and quality of workmanship.

HARBOR LUMBERMEN VISIT S. F.

Albert. Schafer, president, and OttoR. S,chramm. sales manag'er, of Schafer Bros. Lumber & Door Co., Montesano, Wash., recently spent a few days in San Francisco.

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Tom A. McCann Club Plans Concat

At a meeting of the Tom A. McCann Hoo Hoo Club' Vf.Cfoua, Calif,, on November 3' there was a discussion of the fuiure activities of the Club, which included a concatenation and the New Year's party. Bill Lawrence -pre- .""t.J the club with a gavel made from timber taken from the roof of the White-House when the building was rer"oa"fJ in 1927. W. F. Shaw, manager of trade extension of th" National Lumber Manufacturers Association, presented the gavel to Mr. Lawrence.

Experienced Yard Uanager Wants Conne Tion

Experienced yard manager wants connection as m-anagcr -assistantmaiager-<r collector of country or su.}urban yard. Has recoilfor creating business and collecting -what he sells. Ten vears' expeiience with same firm and has request to returi at any -time. Is thirty-six y-ears of age, mirried, speaks Germin f,uently-, and some Nowe gi"". Address Box C-353, Catifornia Lumber Mcrchent.

\IIANTS POSITION AS YARD XANAGER

Experienced lumberman would- like- position managing .outfty yard in Southern California. Familiar with all dctaits of the retail business. Can furnish references. Would appreciate an interview. Address Box C-356, care California Lumber Merchant.

Supreme Nine Meets at St Louis

The enlarged program of Hoo Hoo, including the. plen for an increa-sed Lenint for all members was discussed at a meeting of the Supreme Nine, on November 2l and 2', -in the off"ices of Ho6 Hoo Internitional, at St. Louis, Mo. An announcement of the details of the new beqefit will ba made just as soon as some features of the nlan can bC. atratrgid. 'Among the other subject-s-discussed were thc intensification of FIoo Hoo club activities, the developmcqt of a constructive program of assistance from the Interrrtional headquarteri fo-r the local chapters and officers,. end more sener'.I participation in wood promotion activitie+ Frankiin A. Hbfheins, Snark of the Universe, presided et the meeting which was attended by eight of the nine officers.

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