Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building : a general reference work (1912)
American Technical Society · Chicago : American Technical Society · leaf 112
Pig. 7.5. Open String. RS 78 BUILDING SUPERINTENDENCE … in, the nosing will make them secure. This should be done in allgood work, although the general practice is to nail the balusters attile bottom. Against the sloping rail the balusters may be securely nailed,but the rail must be secured to the posts by bolts made for the purpose which are let into…
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