Shelter for living by Pickering Ernest 1893-

Author:Pickering, Ernest, 1893-
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Housing -- United States
Publisher: New York, J. Wiley and Sons, inc.; London, Chapman and Hall limited
Published: 1941-03-25T05:00:00+00:00

and dish scraper, soap container, garbage container, dish and hand towels.

In the Accessories-Storage Area

Utensils and accessories. Everyday dishes, silver and linen, thermos bottles and jugs, aprons, wrapping paper, sacks, string, tools.

SIZES OF EQUIPMENT. As the result of the cooperation among the manufacturers of kitchen equipment, the various units have become rather standardized as far as size, shape, and kind are concerned. Typical examples and measurements are shown on page 179.

Base Cabinets. These are usually provided with a counter which is about 2 feet deep and 3 feet from the floor, covered with plywood, linoleum, metal, or other durable material. There is a 3-inch recessed toe space at the bottom to permit close work, and the height of the counter may be varied slightly to accommodate tall or short workers and to help eliminate fatigue by the establishment of correct heights. The internal arrangements of base cabinets should be in accordance with the materials which they are to hold. Some may be made up entirely of drawers of various sizes, others may have shallow drawers above and doors and shelves underneath, and still others may have racks, shelves, and bins. They come in various stock widths, including those of 15, 18, 21, 24, 30, and 36 inches. Each lineal foot of cabinet contains about 6 cubic feet of storage space.

Wall Cabinets. These vary in widths in a manner similar to those of base cabinets. They are usually about 3 feet high and 1 foot deep and have three shelves, including the bottom of the cabinet. They are hung from the wall so that a space of about 18 inches exists between the bottom of the cabinet and the counter space below, as shown on page 179. A section of the wall is usually carried out flush with the cabinet, which eliminates any top to catch dust and become objectionable. There is a short size made for use over refrigerators and other tall objects, also illustrated on page 179. In the cabinets of regular height, it will be seen that each lineal foot of cabinet furnishes about 3 square feet of shelf space. Both wall and base cabinets may be made of wood, plywood, and metal, each material with its own particular price and advantages. Selection of material and color is a personal matter which can be made only after consultation and examination.

The Sink. This piece of equipment may be one of several kinds, differing according to material, size, and shape. It may be a double or single sink, separate or with built-in cabinet, or one equipped with an electric dishwasher. It may have a porcelain or metal surface and the drain board

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