John Dirks Jr Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 What style would you call the pictured home? Listed as 1929 build. Any specific concerns to look for with this type and era? Click to Enlarge 32.58 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkenney Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Foursquare style. Sometimes referred to as 'prairie box' although the origin of this name is unknown to me. 2.5 stories - 4 rooms to a floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 http://www.oldhouseweb.com/blog/the-ame ... oursquare/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Foursquare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted September 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Thanks for the info everyone. Good article Bill! I'm inspecting this one today. The google earth pics show it has an addition on the back. I suppose I'll be looking stuff like buried oil tanks, out dated electrical, fire stoppage issues due to balloon framing, lead paint and asbestos possibilities. It has two chimneys. I seriously doubt I'll be able to look directly at the crowns but I'll pay close attention to the upper masonry work. I wonder if there's enough of an edge to climb out that attic window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 If there is an interior chimney, the chase is open from the basement to the attic, fire hazard. The usual rat droppings, maybe vermiculite insulation added later, asbestos everywhere, loose plaster ceilings - check for excess cracking, push up on the plaster, check for movement. Windows painted shut, galvanized water supply pipes, and of course K+T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted September 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Pretty decent overall for an old house. Cosmetically quite nice, especially on the 1st floor. Bunch of typical jack leg harry homeowner installation issues but nothing too major. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.thumb.jpg.47289739c2f0532f4faffd07858bee59.jpg)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.