The American house-carpenter; a treatise on the art of building, and the strength of materials (1873)
Hatfield, R. G. (Robert Griffith), 1815-1879 · New York : J. Wiley · leaf 125
; not so liable to injury by fire, nor to need repairs;and will be found in the end quite as economical. A woodenhouse is suitable for a temporary residence only; and those whowould bequeath a dwelling to their children, will endeavour tobuil& with a more durable material. Wooden cornices and… … ARCHITECTURE. Ill 223.—Dwelling houses are built of various dimensions andstyles, according to their destination ; and to give designs anddirections for their erection, it is necessary to know their situa-tion and object. A dwelling intended for a gardener, wouldrequire very different dimensions…
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