tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1364050540821686009.post4403063434274046428..comments2024-03-18T13:52:17.789-04:00Comments on Mid-Century Modern (and beyond) Housing Ottawa: Bel-Air Heights and Queensway TerraceSaul Svirplyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03746834279262833409noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1364050540821686009.post-87332883982209188352021-04-07T11:28:34.659-04:002021-04-07T11:28:34.659-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Saul Svirplyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03746834279262833409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1364050540821686009.post-14424906761025260642021-04-05T06:48:41.102-04:002021-04-05T06:48:41.102-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Barry Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167811204328115544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1364050540821686009.post-78832538743396978152017-05-23T18:35:23.901-04:002017-05-23T18:35:23.901-04:00Hello David,
Good question! I have noticed the pl...Hello David,<br /><br />Good question! I have noticed the plate in a few homes, and like you I think it may be a drain. I am not exactly sure why these were installed in some homes, but are no longer in use. Maybe there were issues with the drains getting clogged. I believe that new homes are designed so that the floor slopes towards the front garage door for drainage, thus no longer needing a drain in the centre. Maybe a blog reader can give us more insight? I would love to hear any thoughts!<br /><br />~Saul<br /><br />Saul Svirplyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03746834279262833409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1364050540821686009.post-69522624829629912232017-05-19T14:32:46.940-04:002017-05-19T14:32:46.940-04:00Hi Saul, would you happen to have any additional i...Hi Saul, would you happen to have any additional info on garage construction/layout for the 1950s/60s Campeau homes in Queensway Terrance and Bel-Air Heights? I've noticed in these types of houses that there is a large metal plate, approx. 1.5'x1.5', in the center of the garage floor. I'm guessing this is a drain. Wondering what the thought process was in a design like this? It doesn't seem to be present in homes from subsequent periods. ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01821010790212222938noreply@blogger.com