Building construction and superintendence, by F.E. Kidder ... (1896)
Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905 · New York, W.T. Comstock · leaf 203
ng the sheets to the roof is by means of stripsof tin about 1^x4 inches, called cleats. These cleats are lockedover the upper edge of the sheet about every 14 inches and thennailed to the roof, as shown at A; when the next sheet (above) islaid the cleat is concealed. These cleats permit the roofing… … S UP ERIN TENDENCE 2 o 1 as these are not common on residences, except occasionally on pitchroofs, we will not describe them here. After the sheets are all laid the seams are pounded down with awooden mallet and all the joints well soldered. For soldering onlyrosin should be used as a flux, as…
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