The Hermitage
A final touch is added to the chimney by a cast stone plate
which not only dresses it up but protects it from rain. The
walls may be log construction if this is feasible; otherwise,
regular frame construction may be used.
Windows are the standard wood awning type with fixed
plate glass panels. These are set between studs or in window
frames with wood moldings and puttied. Both methods are
inexpensive yet provide pleasing results.
Floors are of regular wood construction. The rough flooring may
be finished as desired with plywood, linoleum, asphalt, Vinyl,
rubber tile or carpeting. Hardwood flooring such as square
parquet or pegged hardwood
boards may also be used.
At the entrance of The Hermitage, an attractive balcony is
guarded by a simple wrought iron railing which may be enclosed
with wire mesh, plastic glass or similar
material, as the owner prefers. The door and the solid panel to
the right may be of hardwood matching-grain flush plywood, such
as mahogany, birch, corina or walnut.
