Handbook for architects and builders . ASBESTO-SPONGE FELTED AND FIRE-FELT COVERINGS, MADE IN SECTIONS FOR PIPES, SHEETS FOR BOILERS AND OTHER LARGESURFACES. NEVER POWDER OR DISINTEGRATE. UNAFFECTED BY VIBRATIONOR MOISTURE. PROOF OF EFFICIENCY FURNISHED ON APPLICATION. ASBESTO-SPONGE MOLDED SECTIONAL AND BLOCK COVERING. SPECIAL COVERINGS FOR LOW-PRESSURE HOT AND COLD WATER , COVERINGS FOR BRINE AND AMMONIA PIPES. =LIOUID PAINTS— THE STANDARD PAINTS FOR STRUCTURAL PUR- -POSES. PREPARED IN 56 STANDARD SHADESREADY FOR THE BRUSH. ALSO FIREPROOF ANDFIRE AND WATER PROOF PAINTS. SUGGESTIONS


Handbook for architects and builders . ASBESTO-SPONGE FELTED AND FIRE-FELT COVERINGS, MADE IN SECTIONS FOR PIPES, SHEETS FOR BOILERS AND OTHER LARGESURFACES. NEVER POWDER OR DISINTEGRATE. UNAFFECTED BY VIBRATIONOR MOISTURE. PROOF OF EFFICIENCY FURNISHED ON APPLICATION. ASBESTO-SPONGE MOLDED SECTIONAL AND BLOCK COVERING. SPECIAL COVERINGS FOR LOW-PRESSURE HOT AND COLD WATER , COVERINGS FOR BRINE AND AMMONIA PIPES. =LIOUID PAINTS— THE STANDARD PAINTS FOR STRUCTURAL PUR- -POSES. PREPARED IN 56 STANDARD SHADESREADY FOR THE BRUSH. ALSO FIREPROOF ANDFIRE AND WATER PROOF PAINTS. SUGGESTIONS FOR ARTISTIC HOUSE PAINTING A SPECIALTY. SHINGLE STAINS, WOOD STAINS, VARNISHES, ETC. THE BEST THERE IS IN PAINT. H. W. JOHNS MT^G 240 & 242 Randolph Street, . NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIA. . 118 ASBESTOS AND ITS USES. Asbestos, which a few years ago was comparative!} unknown, is rapidlybecoming recognized as a most durable, efficient and economical material forstructural, mechanical and electrical purposes. It is frequentl}^ considered only with regard to its remarkable heat-resistingcharacter, seemingly without a knowledge of its many other valuable qualities,which are as numerous as the purposes for which it may be utilized. In common with manufacturers of other special materials of merit, the manu-facturers of asbestos products have been greatl}^ annoyed, and the results of yearsof experiment and large expenditure of money nearly wasted, by the willingnessof many to purchase adulterated goods made in imitation of the genuine article. Among the many materials made wholly or in part of asbestos, and whichare of special interest to architects and builders, we have had our attention calledto the f


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