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The
scene around buildings in the process of erection is often very
disorderly. This may be prevented by a little timely precaution.
Let the owner designate, beforehand, places where the various
materials shall be deposited, and mark out such space as may be
needed for doing the work. The remaining part of the grounds and
the trees, if it contains them, may be protected from injury, by
a temporary fence. In his agreement with the builder, he should
have a provision making him responsible for any damage that may
accrue to his own or his neighbor’s property through the
carelessness or rudeness of the workmen.
Persons
unaccustomed to watch the progress of a building, are liable to
be deceived by its appearance in the earlier stages. The rooms
look small and seem to be growing smaller, and very few things
appear as they supposed they would. Hence often, needless
apprehensions and worse than needless complaints. To such, we
can only say that they are not competent judges in the case. All
that they can do is patiently to await the completion of the
structure. By that time, in all probability, their trouble and
fears will have vanished.
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