Building construction and superintendence, by F.E. Kidder ... (1896)
Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905 · New York, W.T. Comstock · leaf 234
ages, so that hollow walls are comparatively little used in thiscountry. The author believes, however, that their use might be muchextended with beneficial results, especially for isolated buildings. To obtain the full benefit of an air space it should be continuousthroughout the wall, and the bond… … To provide a continuous airspace in a wall penetrated by-openings is practically impossi-ble, although it may be quite.closely approximated. The objections commonlyurged against the vaulted wallare increased cost and increaseof ground area, the latter beingan important consideration incity…
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