Erne so, vy i ae oy 6) ee BAe yt ee tes FS hs MF HANS Oi Hata Asphalt Mastic Products SAVE MONEY—SAVE TIME—SAVE LABOR Bishopric Wall Board Bishopric Sheathing Bishopric Roofing ee) THE MASTIC WALL BOARD and ROOFING MFG. Co. Cincinnati, Ohio cAsphalt Mastic Products Wall Board and Sheathing Endorsed *T used some of your Wall Board recently and found it very sat- isfactory in every way. It is quickly and easily applied. There is no time wasted waiting for the plaster to dry, so the work can be finished without delay I also used some of your Bishopric Sheath- ing and I know it will make a building more air-tight than any other sheathing. It does not shrink and open up iu the joints as wood will do. Besides, it is cheaper and easier applied than wood sheathing. I think if the public would know the advantages of these materials, they would take the place of plaster and wood sheathing entirely.” — Geo. Nienhaus, Carpenter and Builder, 1147 Sloo St., Cincinnati, O. Ideal Bishopric Home Bishopric Roofing over Bishopric Sheathing (smooth side of Sheathing up). Weather boards over Sheathing, lath side of Sheath- ing to weather (see exposed Sheathing surrounding second-story win- dows). House lined with Bishopric Wall Board, and a Bishopric Sheathing foundation under floors. A house proof against heat, cold, dampness, sound and vermin. Proof Against Earth Tremors “TI received 700 feet of Wall Board from your agents in Los Angeles and it was very satisfactory. It is just as serviceable as you claim it to be. It is applied quickly. Does away with the mess that plaster makes. Is always dry and does not crack. The last reason 1s principally why I selected it, as the State is subject to tremors of the earth, which plays havoc with plaster. I should think for this reason alone you ought to have a good market in California. I am sending for more material and will recommend your Wall Board whenever the opportunity affords.”—Geo. M. Bristew, 671 Thirty- Fourth avenue, San Francisco, Cal. Save “Money, Time & Labor Important— This Booklet is Divided into Four Parts: PART I—beginning with page 4— explains the composition of -_ Asphalt Mastic and sets forth its merits as the base or most important material used in the construction of Asphalt Mastic Products — Bishopric Wall Board, Bishopric Sheathing and Bishopric Roofing. PART II—beginning with page 5 — takes up in detail the construction, uses and mer- its of Bishopric Wall Board. (For Prices and Shipment, see page 17.) PART III —beginning with page 19—takes up in detail the construction, uses and mer- its of Bishopric Sheathing. (For Prices and Shipment, see page 28.) PART IV —beginning with page 29—takes up in detail the construction and merits of Bishopric Roofing. (For Prices and Shipment, see page 31.) Also Pyramid Shingles. (For Prices and Shipment, see page 33.) Even though you may be especially interested, at this time, in but a single one of these products, it would be well to read the hook through from heginning to end. You will find it interesting and instructive. Besides, a correct understanding of any one of these three ¢ Asphalt «Mastic Products will help you comprehend more readily the merits of the others. VERY LIBRARY GOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY cAsphalt Mastic Products What Is Asphalt Mastic? SPHALT MASTIC is toughened asphalt. To pro- duce it, Carbonate of Lime is combined with pure asphalt, producing a homogeneous mixture, known as As- phalt Mastic. Asphalt Mastic requires no paint or other coating for protection, for the reason that the mixing process so toughens the asphalt that it withstands more wear than any other known asphalt. It stands a pressure of 500 pounds to the square inch. This is a positive guarantee against breaks or cracks. Asphalt Masticis a PATENTED DISCOVERY. It is fully protected under the United States Patent Laws. Therefore, it cannot lawfully be duplicated without the payment of heavy royalties. Asphalt Mastic is proof against moisture, heat, cold, wind or air, sound, vermin, acid and fire. The many advantages which arise must be apparent, therefore, when Asphalt Mastic is used with laths in the construction of Bishopric Wall Board and Sheathing; also when used with woolen felt in the construction of Bishopric Roofing. Asphalt Mastic Products Bishopric Wall Board is better and cheaper than lath and plaster. It is applied DRY—Summer or Winter. You yourself can nail it to studding. It saves labor and time in building construction. Being a non-conductor, it saves fuel. For further particulars, see pages 5 to 19. Bishopric Sheathing is better and cheaper than lum- ber. It is proof against heat, cold, moisture, vermin. Saves fuel; also keeps out Summer heat. Saves labor, time and first cost. Does away with Building Paper. For further particulars, see pages 19 to 29. Bishopric Roofing is self-protecting; therefore never needs paint or other coating. It makes a handsome as well as most durable roof. For further particulars, see page 29. Save (Money, Time & Labor Jeger dP TE Bishopric Wall Board ‘‘Better Than Lath and Plaster’’ UST a little over a century ago, the combination of laths and mortar became one of the accepted essentials of building. That revolution in structural methods early in the Eighteenth Century was no more notable than the one wrought by Bishopric Wall Board. This Twentieth Century invention does away with all the dust, dirt, damp- ness, cracks, disintegration and other faults of plaster walls and ceilings. Bishopric Wall Board is fast winning recognition among builders and contractors as a substitute for lath and plas- ter. ‘Today it is in use in buildings of all classes from the Atlantic to the Pacific Coast. i?” ASPHALT | MASTIC Illustration shows the construction of Bishopric Wall Board— Laths imbedded in Asphalt Mastic, which is surfaced with sized card- board ready for paper or paint decoration. Space between laths, three- fourths of an inch. Sheets are 4 feet square and three-eighths of an inch thick; absolutely uniform in size and thickness. c Asphalt «Mastic Products Composition and Construction Bishopric Wall Board is made of kiln dried, dressed laths, IMBEDDED in hot Asphalt Mastic (99% pure) at a pressure of 500 pounds to the square inch. It is surfaced with heavy, sized cardboard and cut at the factory into sheets (laths and Asphalt Mastic combined) 4x 4 feet in Showing application of Bishopric Wall Board to studding as a sub- stitute for lath and plaster. Fin- ished surface exposed, ready for decoration. size, and three-eighths of an inch thick—all of uniform size and. thick- ness. These sheets are ready to be nailed AT ONCE to studding, and as soon as applied the wall or ceiling is ready for IMMEDIATE dec- oration. Great Importance of Laths The laths which are inseparably imbedded in Asphalt Mastic makethe best kind of a binder. With the laths thus im- bedded, there is no dan- er of the Wall Board warping or getting twist- ed out of shape. Fur- thermore, thelaths make it possible to nail the Wall Board securely to thestudding. Wall Board therefore, without laths is a mere makeshift— a poor imitation of Bishopric Wall Board which has be- come recognized as the only standard Wall Board. Protected by U. S. and Foreign Patents The Asphalt Mastic itself, which is the base of Bishopric Wall Board, is patented. The combination of Asphalt Save (Money, Time & Labor Mastic, laths and cardboard, and the principle of their construction into Bishopric Wall Board sheets also are fully covered by letters patent in the United States, Canada, England, Germany and France. Any infringement on these patents will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. These patents serve as YOUR protection against fraudulent, makeshift imitations. Bishopric Wall Board and Bishopric Sheathing are Shipped in Crates like this Bishopric Wall Board is shipped in crates of 16 sheets. Each sheet is 4 feet square and three- eighths of an inch thick. One crate of Bishopric Wall Board, therefore, will cover 256 sq. ft. of wall surface. The illus- tration shows a crate of Wall Board, as shipped, with lath sides of sheets exposed. One crate of Wall Board or Sheathing weighs 300 pounds. Bishopric Sheathing is shipped in the same way as Bishopric Wall Board, the Sheathing sheets also being 4 feet square and three-eighths of an inch thick. One crate of 16 sheets, therefore, covers 256 square feet of surface. Both Bishopric Wall Board sheets and Bishopric Sheathing sheets are of UNIFORM size and thickness. Advantages of Asphalt Mastic Asphalt Mastic is proof against (1) Moisture—(2) Heat —(3) Cold—(4) Wind or air—(5) Sound—(6) Vermin— (7) Acid and (8) Fire. Asphalt Mastic is unaffected by climatic conditions or changes in the weather. Its advantage, therefore, over lime plaster for wall and ceiling purposes at once becomes apparent. 8 cAsphalt ~Mastic Products Applied Dry, Winter or Summer YOU DON’T HAVE TO WAIT for “good building weather” when you use Bishopric Wall Board as a sub- stitute for lath and plaster. It is delivered to you DRY, is applied DRY and keeps DRY for all time. It is posi- tively proof against moisture. Therefore, it will not swell, shrink, warp, crack, flake or blister. You can apply it equally well in cold or hot, wet or dry weather; there- fore, it does away with all bad weather delays in building. How to Nail Bishopric Wall Board Bishopric Wall Board is made in sheets — three-eighths of an inch thick and four feet square, to meet the demands of standard sized studs, set to 16 inch centers. (Equally adapted to 12 or 24 inch centers. ) One sheet of Bishopric Wall Board, there- fore, takes in four studs of 16 inch centers, covering the two inner studs completely and one-half of each of the two outer studs, leaving sufficient space on the outside of the outer studs for nailing the adjoining sheet. Use an ordinary flat-headed nail and drive in every lath and every stud. Dry Walls and Ceilings In certain climates, plaster walls absorb so much moisture that they add to the rheumatic and neuralgic ills of those who dwell within them. During the protracted rainy seasons, plaster walls almost everywhere grow damp, Save Money, Time& Labor jeopardizing health and life itself. Bishopric Wall Board makes a sanitary, firm, substantial wall, which insures apartments anywhere at any time as dry as a chip. Easily cApplied by One -Man Bishopric Wall Board may easily be applied to ceilings by one man, as illustration clearly indicates. The standard in length should equal the distance between joists and floor. The combined thick- ness of Wall Board and the protecting board, shown between Wall Board sheet and standard, will give the standard sufficient slant to hold Wall Board sheet firmly in place during the nailing process. cAsphalt “Mastic Products Won’t Crack, Shrink or Warp Because Bishopric Wall Board does not absorb mois- ture, it stands to reason it will not swell. And because it won’t swell it won’t shrink. That’s why loose and crumb- ling plaster, and the unsightly, ragged, ever-lengthening and widening cracks common in plaster walls and ceilings are not to be found in houses finished with Bishopric Wall Board. THE OLD Finish Your Attic with »™ Bishopric __. Wall Board The attics of occupied homes may be finished without the dirt, muss and fuss of lath and plaster. Finish your attic with Bishopric Wall Board and make it habitable as a sleeping chamber for servants, a billiard-room or work-room for yourself, or play-room for the chil- dren. Being a non-conductor of heat and cold it insures an even temperature Summer or Winter. Non-Conductor of Heat and Cold Asphalt Mastic is not only proof against moisture—it is a non-conductor of heat and cold. Houses walled and ceiled with Bishopric Wall Board, therefore, are warmer in Winter and cooler in Summer. You use less fuel and live more comfortably in either hot or cold weather. Save Money, Time & Labor Ceil Your Cellar With Bishopric Wall Board or Bishopric Sheathing Don’t ceil your cellar with lath and plaster. The con- Stant jarring above will develop cracks and loosen it. Acci- dental spilling of water in the kitchen or break in water pipe will. cause the cellar ceiling to fall. Use Bishopric Wall ay Board, or if you are not particular as to decorative surface, use Bishopric Sheath- ing. Bishopric Wall Board or Sheathing will not crack, and no amount of water let loose above it will loosen it. It sticks for all time. Furthermore, it keeps the floor above warm in Winter; will save your wife and children from many a cold and perhaps prevent Serious illness. Besides it keeps the cellar dust down. Makes Floor Warm in Winter In homes already occupied, Bishopric Wall Board Sheets are easily slipped between joists and the water, gas or furnace pipes, where, be- cause of a lack of working space, a smooth surface could not be made with a plasterer’s trowel. Bishopric Wall Board makes a neater, smoother cellar ceiling than lath and plaster, the work is done in less time and with less dirt and fuss; it costs less money and renders better service, because it is a non-conductor of heat and cold, and therefore will keep the floor above warmer in Winter, particularly where there is no furnace in the cellar and the frost gets right into the floor of the kitchen or dining or living rooms. Finish your cellar walls and ceiling with Bishopric Wall Board. Make the cellar comfortable so that it may be used as a laundry, work- shop or for any other purpose. 12 cAsphalt (Mastic Products ¢ Application of Bishopric Wall Board over old sheathing ceiling and brick wall. Studding set flat against wall. Air, Sound and Vermin Proof Bishopric Wall Board is also proof against air, scund and vermin. Insect life in the walls is impossible. No bugs can either enter or live between its walls. Rats and mice sharpen their teeth on common plaster, but Bishopric Wall Board homes escape these nuisances. The reason is ob- vious. Chewing through the Asphalt Mastic is impossible, as the tendency of the composition is to gum the teeth of the gnawing pests, and they quit the job for something easier. Bishopric Wall Board also is free from odor. ‘“Successful Sound Deadener’’ “Argyle Inn, Friendship, Maine: Your Wall Board I have used to stop the sound on the partitions between the rooms. It is certainly a success as a sound deadener, and looks good enough for any building. In plain English, I am more than pleased with it—HuaH CAMPBELL, Pro- prietor.”’ Fire-Resisting Qualities Oils mixed with asphalt for tempering purposes will burn, but Asphalt Mastic being a homogeneous mixture of special process lime and asphalt will not burn. Laths Save Money, Time & Labor View of the same room, shown on opposite page, finished with papered walls and Mission Panel effect ceiling. imbedded in Asphalt Mastic, therefore, will not burn any more readily than laths in plaster. As a matter of fact, Bishopric Wall Board, in case of fire, sticks to studding longer than laths and plaster, because the Asphalt Mastic will outstick plaster under the fire and water test. Plaster falls, exposing the laths to fire. Asphalt Mastic sticks, protecting the laths. Its Many Uses Bishopric Wall Board is suitable for costly dwellings— modest cottages—bungalows—flats—pleasure and _ health resort buildings—office and factory buildings—new parti- tions in old buildings, finishing attics, back porches, laun- dries, cellar ceilings or any other building involving the health and comfort cf man. Fitting Bishopric Wall Board Pieces In fitting pieces, Bishopric Wall Board is easily cut across the laths or lengthwise with the laths with an or- dinary saw. Should the saw gum up, a little coal oil or gaso- line will quickly clean it. In cutting lengthwise between the laths, use a sharp knife, which will make a clean, clear cut. 14 cAsphalt (Mastic Products Bungalow of F. R. Grimes, Wyoming, O. Finished with Bishopric Wall Board. A recent addition finished with same material. In Applying, Begin at the Top In applying Wall Board, begin at the top, as it is easier to fit at the bottom on theefloor than at the top on a scaf- fold. In nailing to studding, use ordinary flat-headed wire nails. Drive a nail in every lath, and every stud. Finishing Touches of Application Bishopric Wall Board sheets are cut absolutely square. Therefore, in fitting, neat, close, snug unions are produced. In sawing sheets for fitting around doors, windows and wall projections, exercise common sense care by cutting true. When, through imperfect fitting, the pieces are not closely joined, cover the seams with cheap muslin, manila paper, or cheese cloth. It is a common practice, when an exceptionally fine job is desired, to cover all seams with nar- row strips of cheese cloth or mantia paper. By applying a lining paper (cheap grade of wall paper or manila) over the entire wall surface, the result is a spirit level wall surface or —WALL PERFECTION. Wide Latitude in Decoration Bishopric Wall Board is ‘capable of surface finishes, to receive and hold color or surface decoration in all the forms Save “Money, Time & Labor Intecior view of F. R. Grimes’ bungalow, shown on opposite page. Walls and ceilings finished with Bishopric Wall Board. of paint, paper, textiles, etc., that the ingenuity of man has devised, from the heavy timbered panel to the delicate tinted effects. For Mission Panel Ceilings, Bishopric Wall Board is ideal in beautiful effects produced as well as in service and economy. Painting—Use oil or water colors. You may first cover the Wall Board surface with muslin or canvas. Paneling—You may, if you prefer, apply strips of decorative wood, beading or timber over the joints in some system of agreeable paneling. Wall Paper—Bishopric Wall Board is sized before leaving the factory, insuring permanent adhesiveness. You may use cheese cloth or paper at seams. Burlap, Canvas, Etc.—Are applied to Bishopric Wall Board with greater economy and satisfaction than to any other wall covering. Ordinary Jobs—in ordinary jobs, such as attics cellars, laundries and the cheaper class of dwellings, apply oil paint or water tints. 16 cAsphalt Mastic Products For this garage Bishopric Wall Board is rendering the dual ser- vice of Sheathing (over which weatherboards are nailed) and inside finish, insuring a dry, comfortable garage Summer and Winter. Applied Winter or Summer The moment Bishopric Wall Board is nailed to stud- ding, all is ready for decoration. There is no waiting for “the walls to dry out.’’? The moment the studding is up, you can inclose the building ready for immediate decora- tion and occupancy. The construction period is so re- duced that you will be able to occupy your house at least one month earlier than if you were to use laths and plaster. Bishopric Wall Board is applied with equal success Winter or Summer; in wet or frosty weather equally as well as | in warm, dry weather. No Waste of Material or Time Every foot of Wall Board may be utilized. In its ap- plication you do not have to pay for window and door spaces. Bishopric Wall Board is readily cut with a hand- saw and knife to fit all spaces without waste. ‘Therefore, 1,000 square feet of Wall Board will cover 1,000 square feet of space. Save Money, Time & Labor Interior view of garage shown on opposite page. Note neat effect of finished surface, with Bishopric Wall Board between exposed studding. Studding may be set flat if desired, in pleasing panel effects. Here’s a remarkable item on saving: You can apply Bishopric Wall Board in half the time required for lath and plaster. This means a saving of fifty per cent in labor. The services of one man only are required to apply Bishopric Wall Board. An ordinary lather can finish a wall with it in less time than he can put on laths for plastering. Price and Shipment of Bishopric Wall Board Bishopric Wall Board is made in our factories at Alma, Mich., and New Orleans, La. A third factory, larger than either of the others is now building in Cincinnati. We will ship direct from Cincinnati, Alma, Mich., or New Orleans, La. Each crate weighs 300 pounds and contains 16 sheets, 4x4 feet, making a total of 256 square feet. Price $2.50 per 100 square feet, or $6.40 per crate, f.o.b. factories, or Cincinnati. 1,000 square feet average 1,200 pounds. cAsphalt «Mastic Products View of Our Factory in New Orleans. When ordering send postoffice or express money order or bank draft. Freight Classifications In the Official Classification, it is classified as lumber plastic, taking a sixth-class rate in carloads and third-class rate in less than carloads. In the Western and Southern Classifications, it is classified as laths and sheathing com- bined, taking sixth-class rate in carloads, and fourth-class in less than carloads. The same rule governs classifica- tions on Bishopric Sheathing. Buying in Broken Lots We are prepared to ship in any quantity. However, when there is wanted 100 feet or less, there should be added to the price one-half cent per.foot or fifty cents per 100 square feet; this price being on the basis of $3.00 per 100 square feet, f.0.b. Cincinnati, New Orleans or Alma, Mich. Our Money Back Guarantee Bishopric Wall Board is sold on our guarantee of your money back if the material is not as represented. Shipments will always be made from the nearest point —ainsuring lowest freight rates. We are equipped to make immediate shipment in any quantity. Save (Money, Time & Labor PAR TEL Bishopric Sheathing ‘Better and Cheaper Than Lumber’’ ISHOPRIC SHEATHING is made of the very same materials used in Bishopric Wall Board. It is made in precisely the same way, the only difference being that the cardboard surface is not recommended for interior decoration; therefore, it Costs Less. So far as service is concerned, it is equal to Bishopric Wall Board. The same patents which cover Bishopric Wall Board protect the ex- clusive manufacture by us of Bishopric Sheathing. Construc- tion of Bish- opric Sheath- ing. Arrow points to Asphalt Mastic, into which laths are imbedded. Bishopric Sheathing is nailed to outside of studding, laths and asphalt exposed as shown in cut. Over this, weather boards are nailed or cement applied. Used as a foundation for ready roofing, Bishopric Sheathing is applied to rafters, smooth side up. Used under flooring, either side may be up, though lath side up may be preferred, since it leaves dead-air space between laths and flooring. Proof Against Cold and Dampness Bishopric Sheathing is proof against heat, cold, damp- ness, frost, wind and vermin. Being a non-conductor, it keeps the building cooler in summer and saves fuel in win- 20 cAsphalt “Mastic Products ter. Read again “What is Asphalt Mastic?” on page 4. The thick cardboard and Asphalt Mastic combine to make a far more substantial and effective protection against the elements than any building paper or other sheathing ever used. Cold and dampness can’t penetrate Bishopric Sheathing. Photographic view of house in the construction of which Bishopric Sheathing is used, lath side exposed, and—note above foundation wall—weather boarding nailed over same, insuring a dry interior, warm in Winter and cool in Summer. Bishopric Sheathing Construction Bishopric Sheathing is made of same materials as Wall Board, but finish is not necessarily so fine. It is of uniform thickness, however, insuring a perfectly even surface when applied. For practical service—protection against heat, cold, dampness, etc., Bishopric Sheathing is the equal of Wall Board and is twenty per cent cheaper. It is used as a substitute for lath and plaster where a particularly smooth job is not required. Save Money, Time & Labor bo rm Sheathing Applied Two Ways Illustration below shows the application of Bishopric Sheathing over rafters and studding. In application over rafters, note that smooth side is up, the lath side showing up underneath the roof. In appli- cation over studding, note that lath side of sheathing faces the weather- boards, leaving dead air space between lath spaces and weather- boards. Bishopric Asphalt Mastic Roofing, or Pyramid Shingles, or any other ready roofing, may be applied easily over Bishopric Sheathing. Bishopric Sheathing is nailed to the weather side of studs, with lath and asphalt side exposed. Over the laths, weather boards are nailed or cement is applied. Compared with low grade wood, Bishopric Sheathing is preferred for the following ten reasons: 1—Bishopric Sheathing makes a more solid and substantial wall than lumber; therefore, develops greater wind strength. There are no gaping joints; no widening cracks due to shrinkage; no knot holes. It’s like a solid board. 2—The Asphalt Mastic in Bishopric Sheathing is a non- conductor; is proof against heat and cold; keeps the building cooler in Summer and warmer in Winter. 3—The body of Bishopric Sheathing being Asphalt Mastic, moisture cannot penetrate it. The wall, therefore, 1s proof against dampness. _cAsphalt (Mastic Products View of Our Factory at Alma, Michigan. Occupies Space of Ten Acres. 4—Bishopric Sheathing is proof against vermin, weevils, etc. The pests cannot bore through the tough gummy Asphalt Mastic. 5—In applying weather boards over the laths, dead air space is left between the laths, forming splendid in- sulation. 6—One wagon load of Bishopric Sheathing covers an area from six to ten times as great as one load of lumber— a tremendous saving in hauling. Five thousand feet, ean be hauled in an ordinary wagon. 7—The cost of applying ordinary wood sheathing is from 85 to $10 per 1,000 feet, whereas the cost of applying Bishopric Sheathing is but $2.50 per 1,000 feet—A SAVING OF ABOUT 75 PER CENT. Furthermore, 1,000 square feet of wood sheathing covers but 750 feet of surface, 20 per cent less being due to tongue and eroove. In Bishopric Sheathing 1,000 square feet covers 1,000 feet of space. 8—Bishopric Sheathing does away with the expense of building paper and cost of its application. 9—In applying ordinary lumber, heavier scaffolding, more tools and greater scaffold floor-space are required. In applying Bishopric Sheathing one man drives a few nails in each sheet; a common laborer or boy can finish the nailing. Save Money, Time & Labor 23 10—Bishopric Sheathing insures comfort during the con- struction of the building. As soon as the building is closed in with Bishopric Sheathing, the men may work in comfort on the inside during bad weather, finishing the outside on suitable days. This insures continuous work, without loss of time, enabling the contractor to hold his men and complete the work in the least possible time, which is far better than allowing his men to get away from him during a suspension of work due to disagreeable weather. Bishopric Sheathing for Roofs and Sides Interior view, showing Bishopric Sheathing applied to rafters, lath and Asphalt Mastic side of Sheathing exposed. This view also shows Bishopric Sheathing nailed to outside of studding, with the finish side exposed. Over Sheathing nailed to rafters, ready roofing may easily be applied. Over Sheathing nailed to studs, weather boards or cement may be applied. See page 21, showing top view of Sheathing applied to rafters. Bishopric Sheathing is used with equally splendid results under flooring and roofing boards. Used under floors, it serves as a sound deadener and keeps out damp- ness; used under the shingles, it keeps out Summer heat. 24 cAsphalt (Mastic Products a nnn Flooring Over Bishopric Sheathing Women and children, more than men, appreciate a nice, warm floor. The average American child, under eight years, spends more than half its waking hours playing on the floor. That’s sufficient reason for applying Bishopric Sheathing to joists before nailing down flooring. Bishopric Sheathing also serves as a sound deadener and is proof against dampness and frost, as well as cold. For Cement or Stucco Work Bishopric Sheathing is the ideal material for cement exterior or stucco work. Cement firmly adheres to the laths and Asphalt Mastic and makes a solid, smooth ex- terior. For factory or residence this form of cement or stucco construction is the cheapest and best known. Its Many Uses—Bishopric Sheathing also is used with excellent results as a lining for dairy barns, ranch houses, poultry houses, driving stables or any out-door building where protection from the elements, Summer or Winter, is desired. Ideal Protection The perfection of protection is found in the use of weather boards nailed over Bishopric Sheathing, and Bishopric Wall Board used on the inside of building as a substitute for lath and plaster; Bishopric Sheathing under flooring (see cut above) and Bishopric Sheathing under Bishopric Ready Roofing or Pyramid Shingles (see pages Save “Money, Time & Labor 25 2 and 34). This makes an ideal building for people living in the coldest or hottest regions of the earth. It keeps out cold and wind in Winter and heat and moisture in Summer. Dampness CAN’T Penetrate Buildings constructed of solid cement walls (even walls of hollow blocks) become damp because these heavy cement walls absorb moisture. On the other hand, a coat of cement applied to Bishopric Sheathing will not absorb moisture. The outside wall keeps perfectly dry because moisture can not penetrate the Asphalt Mastic which is part of Bishopric Sheathing. Now as to the in- terior finish of buildings of cement construction: It is impossible to apply lime plaster direct to solid cement walls, whereas it is an easy matter to finish the interior of buildings with Bishopric Wall Board, or even lath and plaster, when you have a Bishopric Sheathing and cement exterior. Here’s a Model Home Showing Bishopric Sheathing and Stucco Exterior. X Shows Sheathing. cAsphalt Mastic Products Revolution in Cement Work When the merits of Bishopric Sheathing, used in cement construction, are fully understood and appreciated, there will be a revolution in building construction—particularly as regards cottages, bungalows, dwellings, etc. With Bishopric Wall Board as a substitute for lath and plaster, and Bishopric Sheathing combined with cement (or weather boarding), building construction is simplified, expense is minimized and protection is amplified. Durability is guaranteed. There is nothing in Bishopric Wall Board or Sheathing to wear out. And, as for beauty and style, with paneled interiors and stucco or cement exteriors, there is no limit in the way of architectural possibilities when these modern building materials are adopted. Bishopric Sheathing and Cement Exterior Above is a photographic view of our New Orleans factory, show- ing cement exterior construction in connection with Bishopric Sheath- ing. The artist has drawn an arrow at right, pointing to exposed laths in Bishopric Sheathing. The open space between laths forms an excellent key for cement or stucco. The Asphalt Mastic, into which the laths are partially imbedded, keeps out all moisture and dampness. Save Money, Time & Labor 27 Its Many Other Uses Bishopric Sheathing also is used with excellent results for inexpensive partitions in occupied buildings; in ceiling cellars; in lining dairy barns, poultry houses, driving stables, dog kennels or any other outdoor building whose construction concerns the comfort, protection or health of man or beast—Summer or Winter. For Poultry Houses Nothing Equals Bishopric Sheathing in Economy and Comfort Line your poultry house with Bishopric Sheathing—will keep your chickens com- fortable Summer and Winter, and will double the egg production. “In giving my opinion of Bishopric Sheathing for the poultry house, will say that it cannot be beat. Surely no rats or mice will ever cut through the gum. It is easily laid and the work is done in fast time. It is the best for wall purpose, as no cold will penetrate this Sheathing, as it is not porous and will insure against moisture. Poultry houses must be kept in good sanitary condition in order to insure success. My poultry house is built in apartments in a con- tinuous house. I whitewashed the entire surface. I also used the Sheathing for the drop-board, that is, dusted over with slack lime, and covered with old newspaper, which renders an easy method to remove the droppings daily.””—Charles L. Lambrecht, Monroe, Mich. cAsphalt Mastic Products Price and Shipment of Bishopric Sheathing Bishopric Sheathing is made in our factories at Alma, Mich., and New Orleans, La. Central warehouses and offices are located in Cincinnati. We will ship direct, from either of these two factories or Cincinnati. Bishopric Sheathing is shipped in crates (weigh- ing 300 pounds) of sixteen sheets, 4x4 feet square. Price $6.00 per crate of 256 square feet or $2.35 per square of 100 square feet, f. o. b. New Orleans, La., Cincinnati, or Alma, Mich. We ship from nearest point. 1,000 square feet average about 1,200 pounds. When ordering send postoffice or express money order or bank draft. Freight Classification In the Official Classification, it is classified as lumber plastic, taking a sixth-class rate in carloads and third- class rate in less than carloads. In the Western and Southern Classifications, it is classified as laths and sheath- ing combined, taking sixth-class rate in carloads and fourth- class in less than carloads. The same rule governs classi fi- cations on Bishopric Wall Board. Buying in Broken Lots We are prepared to ship in any quantity. However, when there is wanted 100 feet or less, there should be added to the price one-half cent per foot or fifty cents per 100 square feet; this price being on the basis of $2.85 per ae aot: feet f.0.b. Cincinnati, New Orleans, or Alma, Mich. Our Money-Back Guarantee Bishopric Sheathing is sold on our guarantee of your money back if the material is not as represented. _ Shipments will always be made from nearest point— insuring lowest freight rates. We are equipped to make immediate shipment in any quantity. Save (Money, Time & Labor IP Aap ENE 29 Bishopric Roofing ‘(Never Needs Paint’’ OOD, serviceable shingles command almost prohibitive prices; so does slate. Metal roofs, unless given con- stant attention, are soon pin-holed with rust. Fur- thermore, metal draws almost unbearable summer heat and winter frost. Asphalt composition is better than coal tar pitch, because pitch easily melt in Summer and cracks and crumbles in Winter. Asphalt Mastic makes the best base for roofing because it will not run in hot weather or crack in cold weather. Bishopric Roofing Is Self-Protecting With the exception of Bishopric Roof- ing, asphalt roofings require reinforce- ment or protection in the way of fre- quent applications of paint or other coat- ings, to prevent drying out, cracking and rotting. Standard Quality, Bishopric Asphalt Mastic Roofing will not dry _ out; therefore, it requires no paint. The asphalt itself used in this patented roofing is toughened and perpetuated by an exclusive process, which converts asphaltum into what is known as. As- phalt Mastic—the best of all roofing materials. Asphalt Mastic may be exposed direct to the weather in any cli- mate without danger of softening, drying out, cracking or crumbling. STANDARD QUALITY BISHOPRIC ASP 457l' ROOFING ) Each roll of Standard Quality Bishopric As- phalt Mastic Roofing contains 108 sq. ft.— eight sq. ft. free, for widelapping. Eachroll contains free nails and cement—enoughtolayit 30 cAsphalt (Mastic Products Read again ‘‘ What is Asphalt Mastic” on page 4 of this booklet. Remember, Asphalt Mastic is a patented discovery. Other Asphalt roofings, therefore, cannot equal Bishopric Asphalt Mastic Roofing. Direct Exposure Test—Bishopric Roofing is the only asphalt roofing which successfully stands the direct expo- sure test. It makes the most satisfactory asphalt roof because it is most durable and cost of upkeep is the least. Bishopric Roofing Construction Bishopric Roofing ismadeof pure woolen felt, thoroughly sat- urated with 99 per cent pure asphaltum. It is coated on both sides with Asphalt Mastic and surfaced on both sides with ground mica, making a neat, clean, artistic, durable roof, which insures wear without painting. Being made of Asphalt Masticand woolen felt, it is ab- solutely proof against cold, heat, moisture, wind and _ weather; will not crack, curl or break, and is wholly unaffected by climatic Standard Quality Bishopric Asphalt Mastic Roofing. Requires no paint. ne Both durable and handsome. conditions. _ There is no heavy granite or sand in the composition of Bishopric Roofing; therefore, no unnecessary weight. Bishopric Roofing weighs Siply sane ee 58 pounds— O-ply ee eee 52 pounds— L-ply esas 45 pounds— Save “Money, Time & Labor to the square or roll, complete, including nails and cement sufficient for laying each square. Reduces Fire Insurance Red-hot cinders will make no impression on Bishopric Roofing, which is a guarantee of safety against fire. Your fire insurance agent will reduce your rate immediately upon learning that Bishopric Roofing has been used. No Trouble To Lay It Anybody with hammer and knife can apply Bishopric Roofing. Each roll contains 108 square feet (an allowance of 8 square feet for the lap), and inside of each roll will be found enough nails and cement to lay it. Nails are driven two inches apart. Always commence nailing at the center of sheet and work toward ends. End should lap two inches, with plenty of cement used on the lap. In applying Bishopric Asphalt Mastic Roofing to gut- ters, warm the roofing before laying. When cutting Bishopric Asphalt Mastic Roofing, lay a board underneath it. Do not strain the roofing while laying. Watch carefully that all laps are properly cemented and nailed. This may save accidents. Prices and Freight Prepaid on Four Rolls or More of Standard Quality Asphalt Mastic Bishopric Roofing 6 $2.50 per square of 108 sq. ft. ‘ ‘6 ‘6 ; ‘6 66 ‘6 (The extra 8 feet are allowed for the lap and are given free.) Above prices include Prepaid Freight in any territory East of the WEST LINE of Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. Safe delivery is guaranteed. Our Money-Back Guarantee Bishopric Roofing is sold on our guarantee of your money back if Roofing is not as represented. cAsphalt “Mastic Products Pyramid Shingles Last as Long as the Building Itself This material is made under the same patents which govern the manufacture of Bishopric Asphalt Mastic Roofing, but it is manufactured into shingles fifteen inches long and eight inches wide, and then surfaced with ground mica. This produces a very hard and beautiful surface, in appearance much better than slate. No Cost of Upkeep Pyramid Shingles are a permanent fire-proof, rain- proof, wind-proof and acid-proof protection for any build- ing, and are guaranteed for a perio | of twenty-five years. They are _ sufficiently elastic to prevent break- ing, curling or blowing off, and constitute a cov- ering of 12-ply in thick- ness. They are light in weight and no_ strain whatever on the frame- work of the build- ing, whereas, slate or tile requirea par- ticularly heavy, ex- pensiveframe-work, In point of ap- pearance and dur- ability Pyramid Shingles are im- measurably superior to slate, wood or tin. Once on your roof they are there to stay. They will last as long as the building itself. They cost 3314 per cent less than slate and are 25 per cent cheaper than wood. They save you time, money and trouble, and their use adds largely to the value of your property. A single Pyramid Shingle. Size 8x15 inches. Sold in bundles of sne-quarter square. Save ‘Money, Time & Labor 33 EASY TO LAY Anybody can lay Pyramid Shingles. You don’t need a carpenter, slater or shingler. Pyramid Shingles can be laid in half the time in which wood shingles are laid, owing to their even sizes and the fewer pieces to handle. In lay- ing them all joints should be lapped in the same manner as are woodshingles. Anordinary four-penny wire nailis used. Pyramid Shingles Sectional View show- ing over-lappping shingles applied over Bishopric Sheathing which is nailed to rafters. Note substantial body of Pyramid Shingles. Price, Freight Prepaid Pyramid Shingles are sold by the square, based on a suf- ficient number of shingles to cover space of 100 square feet, lay- ing five inches to the weather. The price is $5.00 per square, including sufficient free nails to lay it f.o.b. Alma, Mich. ‘SMost Comfortable House’”’ Bishopric Sheathing used as Floor Lining as well as Wall Protection. “T wish to state that your Sheathing which I put on my house on Woodworth Avenue, has answered every purpose for which it was intended. I used it instead of sheathing boards and paper on the outside, over which I put bevel siding. I again used it as a floor lining, which was used as a floor until the plastering was completed. Then we laid our floors and they remained nic and clean until the house was occupied. It has been rented one winter and the tenant informs me that he never lived in a more comfortable house. I in- tend to build soon again, and you can rest assured that no other material will go into my house.” THOS. J. CLARK, Supervisor of the First Ward, City of Alma, Mich. cAsphalt (Mastic Products Down in Louisiana Bishopric Wall Board, Sheathing and Roofing are Tried and Indorsed. “TI built for Messrs. Garden & Long, turpentine still, a boarding house 26 by 50 feet, and covered it with your 2-ply Roofing, and it is sure fine and has given perfect satisfaction. There can be a good trade worked up for your Wall Board, Sheathing and Roofing. I am going to build two or three houses myself this winter and give them a good trial. I have put on acres of other kinds, but yours is the best roofing I have ever used.”’ ARTHUR WHITLOCK, Contractor and Builder, P. O. Box 57, Kinder, La. Pyramid Shingles Over Bishopric Sheathing Pyramid Shingles (made of Asphalt Mastic and Woolen Felt— see page 32) find an ideal foundation in Bishopric Sheathing. Over the smooth side of Sheathing the Shingles are applied. The combina- tion of Bishopric Sheathing and Pyramid Shingles insures a most serviceable, as well as an exceptionally handsome roof. Note cross section view of Pyramid Shingles on page 33. Save (Money, Time & Labor 35 Minnesota Man Happy “I received the Wall Board and Roofing and found it to be as recommended by you. It looks good. I finished lower floor with - Bishopric Wall Board and decorated it with wall paper. Makes a nice, warm house—a good deal better than plaster. I am going to order more to finish the upper story, as I don’t think there is any- thing better or cheaper. I have used thirteen squares of your Roofing on the house and I think it is the best roofing ever put on the mar- ket. It looks good on and improves the appearance of the building.” AUG. LUNDGREN, Lundgren, Minn. Extremely Well Pleased Is This Member of the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture. “T have just finished an additional room to my house with Bish- opric Wall Board and am extremely well pleased with it. The work of putting it on was done by the farm help at leisure times and saved the extra cost of skillea labor, which is needed for plastering.” JOHN T. COX, (Vice President State Board of Agriculture, State of New Jersey), White House Station, N. J. Made a Fine Ranch House “We bought Bishopric Wall Board for our ranch house and have used it for the walls and ceilings of every room. We are very well pleased with it. People think we were extravagant to put up such a nice home on a ranch, but when we tell them $155 covered the whole expense, except the nailing and nails, they are surprised. It is much cheaper here than plaster or even ceiling or boarding.” MRS. G. H. BABER, Beeville, Texas. Texas Builder’s Indorsement “The Wall Board arrived all right, and Messrs. Carman & Nelson are very much pleased with it. I think myself that it is far ahead of any board lining or plaster for the interior of buildings. I have had 25 years of experience with plaster and I know that it far ex- ceeds plaster for strength and economy, and I heartily endorse it.” M. MEEHAN, Contractor and Builder, Booth, Texas. An Institute’s Indorsement The Pennsylvania Institution for the Deaf and Dumb. Mr. Arry, Puoitapeupuia, Pa., November 23, 1910. “TJ have received the Bishopric Wall Board and have applied the same. The job is completed and papered. I am very glad I have used it and find it to be all that you could require of any wall covering. I also used it for patching old door openings, with smoother results than I could have obtained by filling same with plaster. Wish- ing you success, I am, Very truly, JOS. J. BAILY, Principal Morris Industrial Hall. c Asphalt