Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905 · New York, Comstock · leaf 398
sture through walls wherever they are bonded. The moisturenot only passes through the bond bricks, but also through the mor-tar droppings that invariably collect upon them. The best method of bonding, and the only one which retains thefull benefits of an air-space, is the one using metal ties… … Fig. J16.—Bonds ancfor Brick Hollow W all 3/2 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. (Ch. VII) to i6 inches in length. The other ties are not patented, and may bemade by any blacksmith. The one shown at e is probably the best shape where both wallsare 8 inches thick, as it takes a firm hold on the walls and is…
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