Don Mills, Ont. : Southam-MacLean Publications · leaf 25
e roof is going to be, the foundationshould be solid and level. To throw down some 4 in.x 4 in. or 6 in. x 6 in. right on the ground as a founda-tion is making a thoroughly bad start. The moisturefrom the ground will keep the lower tiers pliable andthe weight of the pile on them will force them… … Fig. 2.—Pile for hardwood. should be less than 12 in. from the surface of theground. To make a real foundation the bearers shouldrest on short concrete piers, the bearers to be perfect-ly level lengthwise and holding up to a straight lineacross them with a fall to the rear of the pile of 24 in.in…
Furniture industry and trade · Woodworking industries
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