Building construction and superintendence, by F.E. Kidder ... (1896)
Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905 · New York, W.T. Comstock · leaf 61
s are farther apart, the size of the crosstimbers should be increased accordingly. 50. Bridging.—After the floor joists areleveled and secured in place, and before thefloor boards are laid, they should be bridged in the centre for spansbetween 8 and 16 feet, and twice for spans from 18 to 24 feet,… … WOOD FRAMING. 59 exact length, and each end of each piece nailed with two ten-pennynails. Both ends of the bridging should be nailed at the same timeand before the joists are loaded in any way; the bridging should alsobe continuous and in straight lines across the room. It should not be supposed…
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