Kidder, Frank E. (Frank Eugene), 1859-1905, Nolan, Thomas, 1857-1926 · New York : W.T. Comstock · leaf 85
t the supports under the ends of the truss are ample. Trussing, however, will not prevent settlement from shrinkageunless the bottom member of the truss is thoroughly seasoned. 68. Partition Heads.—The top of all wooden partitions gen-erally consists of a piece of studding called the cap, which is… … Fig. 64. tition IS parallel with the floor beams above, and the latter arestrapped underneath, the cap is nailed tc the underside of thestrapping, or furring, as shown in Fig. 60. If the ceiling is not strapped, then the cap should be securedabout every 3 feet by means of cross pieces, 6, Fig. 66,…
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