Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building : a general reference work (1912)
American Technical Society · Chicago : American Technical Society · leaf 34
t andwell out of the way of all building operations, a datum level orbench mark, as it is commonly called, from which at any time thelevels of the work may be given. Space for Materials. Before leaving the grounds it will be wellto instruct the l)uilder where he can best deposit the material… … Marking of Batter Board. 22 BUILDING SUPERINTENDENCE 15 improvements and for the required drainage system. Unless thismatter is taken up at this time it will be very probable that the earthfrom the cellar will be left so near the excavation that it will have tobe driven or walked over during…
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