"We are of opinion, having regard to the fact that the house at Newlands
Corner (Guildford four miles) has weathered the winter, without showing
any signs of dampness, that _pise de terre_ will make a thoroughly dry
house.
"We consider that the tests made are satisfactory, and prove that this
form of construction is of a sufficiently sound nature to be employed in
the building of houses. With really suitable material, such as a light
brick-earth or marl, it is considered that the results already obtained
might well be 100 per cent. better."
We are informed that additional tests are now proceeding with regard to
the water-proof and weather-resisting qualities of Pise, the results of
which will be duly published.
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