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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 341

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ing Butts.—If it is desired that adoor shall swing in both directions, it should be hung with double-action spring hinges. A door pivoted top and bottom near one edgewould, of course, swing both ways, but as it is considerable troubleto close a door that does not have a stop, so that it will stay… … Fir. 347- pantry doors opening into the dining room, and on vestibule doorsin public buildings. They are sometimes used on outside doors ofbuildings of a semi-public character, but as a double-action doorcannot be made tight, no- cannot be so well locked, it is better touse ordinary butts with an…

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