Building construction and superintendence, by F.E. Kidder ... (1896)
Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905 · New York, W.T. Comstock · leaf 18
sshould be long enoughso that both the insideand outside lines of thefoundation walls may bemarked on them. Thestakes should also bebraced from the bcttomof the corner stake to thetop of the others. Thismakes a firm support forthe lines and one that need not be moved until the walls are up forthe… … i4 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. be marked on them. It is a good idea to indicate the ashlar line bya saw mark, the basement line by a nail and the footings by a notch,then no mistake can be made by the workmen. If the top of all thehorizontal boards are kept on a level it assists a great deal in…
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