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The architecture of country houses : including designs for cottages, farm houses, and villas, with remarks on interiors, furniture, and the best modes of warming and ventilating (1851)

Downing, A. J. (Andrew Jackson), 1815-1852, Anderson, Alexander, 1775-1870 · New York : D. Appleton & Company, 200 Broadway ; Philadelphia : Geo S. Appleton, 164 Chestnut-Street · leaf 234

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[Fig. 83. Patterns for Shingles.] Fig. 83 shows various patterns of shingle work as theyappear when overlaying the roof. One of the simplest forms, A,is made by cutting the lower end of the shingles to a point, soas to form a diamond pattern when the roof is covered withthem. In B, the end of each…

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