Masonry Magazine January 1978 Page.27
Southern Homes: More Living for Less
Southern homebuyers continue to get more house for less money than homebuyers in other regions of the country, according to the Brick Institute of America Region Nine.
An analysis of the latest housing statistics released by the U.S. Bureau of Census indicates that the South continues to lead the nation in the quality of housing available to homebuyers, according to BIA. Southern homes are larger, have more amenities, and cost less money than in any other part of the country, BIA said.
The average sale price of new Southern homes in 1977 was $48,100, lowest in the nation. In comparison, the country's highest average housing costs in 1977 were registered in the West ($60,700), followed by the North Central area ($55,200) and the Northeast ($54,800).
The Census Bureau report also noted that the South outranks all other areas in the number of new homes of durable brick construction-61 percent.
SOCIAL SECURITY NOTES
Because of recent changes in the Social Security law, many people applying for reduced benefits before age 65 will not be eligible for retroactive payments, the Department of HEW has announced. Generally, reduced benefits for these persons can begin no earlier than the month in which the application is filed.
Prior to January, 1978, most persons could elect back benefits-for as many as 12 months prior to the month of application-if all other requirements were met during the retroactive period. With a few exceptions, this provision no longer applies.
The change in the law will affect workers applying for reduced retirement benefits between age 62-65, and survivors of deceased workers who apply for widow's or widower's benefits between age 60-65.
LITTLE GIANT
Model P-307
"OPEN THROAT"
A Machine for Pumping
Concrete and Grout
Masonry Block - Slabs and Foundations
Columns and Form Fills Mud Jacking - Etc.
Its
EFFICIENCY
is in its
SIMPLICITY
* Fewer moving parts means less repairs
* Driving pistons are to sides of machine
for easy maintenance
* Any pump speed from 0 to maximum
GIANT INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
8481 Whittier Boulevard
Pico Rivera, California 90660
(213) 699-6388 or 723-5218
HEADQUARTERS FOR
WATERSTOPS
NEOPRENE SBR RUBBER VINYL
FEATURING:
EFFICIENCY FITTINGS
LABOR SAVING AND EASIER
INSTALLATION WITH LESS
LEAKS AT LOWER COST
Field waterstop splicing and joining becomes an easy job with Wilioms EFFICIENCY Waterstop Fittings (Pot. 2,862,160). Just brush inside of the fting with Williams No. 37 rubber cement and let tack dry. Then coar squared end of waterstop and insert in fitting. A thoroughly sealed and dependable joint is made in less than two minutes.
CONTROL JOINTS
AND PANEL SEALS
++0000
GASKET MATERIALS
Vinyl type U-closed cell sponge-Closed cell Neoprene sponge-Poly ethylene foam-Open cell Neoprene sponge-Concrete gray sponge- Polyurethane open cell foam.
COLUMN WRAP
An impregnated cellular product. Used wherever separation of masonry units and structural frame is required.
FAST DELIVERY FROM COMPREHENSIVE STOCKS.
WRITE FOR CATALOG AND SEE SWEETS CATALOG 7.11/Wi.
WILLIAMS PRODUCTS, INC.
1750 Maplelawn Blvd. Troy, Mich. 48084 (313) 643-6400
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