Building construction and superintendence, by F.E. Kidder ... (1896)
Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905 · New York, W.T. Comstock · leaf 55
theposts and girts must be the same as the width of the studding. Theposts at interior angles should always be 2 inches wider in one di-mension than in the other to give a nailing for the sheathing. The connection of the girts with the post should be made as shownin Fig. 22, and the braces should… … » In New England the sills are often mortised and tenoned at the angles, but it is doubtful ilWiy particu ai advantage is gained thereby unless the sills are very large. WOOD FRAMING. 53 When the attic floor joists come a short distance below the platethey are usually supported on a 1x7 board,…
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