Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building : a general reference work (1912)
American Technical Society · Chicago : American Technical Society · leaf 68
he roof.Unless the roof is very steep the coursesshould not exceed four-and-a-halfinches for the ordinary length of IGinches, as cedar and redwood shingles are usually sawn. Cypressshingles are found 18 or 20 inches long and are the most durable ofall shingles, but redwood and cedar, especially… … Fig. 36. Gutter. 50 BUILDING SUPERINTENDENCE 43 Paper. The question as to whether paper shall be put undershingles or not, is open to argument. If the shingles are laid withoutbeing dipped in paint or with the butts dipped only, the presence ofpaper will cause sweating, and, preventing any…
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