Fred T. Hodgson · Frederick J. Drake and Co. · leaf 486
CEMENTS AND CONCRETES the top. (Where joists are too weak, strengthen bythoroughly nailing cleats six inches wide full lengthof joists.) When the solid wood foundation is thusprepared, concrete is placed upon it as above directed. Where Steel Beams and hollow tile arches are used,frequently very… … Fig. 33. to the requirements for a solid tile foundation. Shouldthis not be the case, the tile contractor should removesufficient of the covering to allow him to put down afoundation that will insure, a satisfactory tile floor.(Cinders, lime, mortar or inferior material must neverbe used.) The tops…
