Fraternity-Testvériség, 1963 (40. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1963-01-01 / 1. szám

FRATERNITY

5

F. G.:

“STRETCH YOUR HOME”

Here’s how one owner of a moderately-priced home created an airy, comfortable outdoor living area, free from insects and harsh direct sunlight. He used translucent, corrugated Fiberglas-reinforced plastic sheets for the roof of his patio. He enclosed the sides with Fiberglas screening which won’t rot, rust, corrode, stain, dent or crease, and is glare-free. Chairs, planters, small tables and even the garden light are also made of reinforced plastic.

The attractive screened-in patio shown in the accompanying photo is a fine example of what can be done by a homeowner of average

do-it-yourself ability, provided he has a firm plan and goes about it methodically.

This man is probably typical of thousands of owners of moderatesized homes who have discovered that to accomodate the physical needs

of a growing family (and for more peace of mind) the original living

area simply must be expanded. He decided that a screened-in patio would add greatly to the comfort of all concerned and, at the same time, increase the value of his home. Such an “outdoor living room”

can be used when entertaining guests, serving family meals, staging