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Building construction and superintendence (1909)

Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905, Nolan, Thomas, 1857-1926 · New York : W.T. Comstock · leaf 177

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brick one. They may be constructed inany shape, to suit individual taste, but the top should always pitchoutward so that the water will run off freely, and a good drip shouldbe provided at the outer edge. Where the top joins the wall itshould be flashed with tin, lead, zinc or copper, about 4… … Fig. 156.—Water Table. COVERING OF WOODEN WALLS. 121. Siding or Clapboards.^The walls of wooden buildingsare usually covered either with shingles, siding or clapboards. Inmost localities it costs less to cover a wall with siding or clapboardsthan with shingles, and hence when the cost is an…

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