King, Charles A. (Charles Albert), b. 1865 · New York, Cincinnati [etc.] American book company · leaf 115
or ornamental finish forthe peak of the roof, (a, Fig. 95.)This shows a finial made as partof the king-post, a common methodwhere a piece of wood suitable forturned work can be obtained. Itcan be extended also below theroof, as at b, if the connection ofthe rafters at the peak needsstrengthening.… … Fio. 95. A King-post andFinial. ROOF CONSTRUCTION 101 B = backing. R = ^ width of the house between parallel sides. A = rise of the roof. For an octagonal roof: — Formula 35. B = j on To., R on Bl. To. = B. For a hexagonal roof: —FoKMXJLA 36. 5 = 4 on To., R on Bl. To. = B. The backing frequently…
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