Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building : a general reference work (1912)
American Technical Society · Chicago : American Technical Society · leaf 183
the building and to counteractthe outward thrust of the rafters. Sometimes these floor joists aredropped below the wall plate F, and are supported on a ledger boardnotched into the wall studding 7. This construction is not so goodas that shown in the figure, because the joist is not so effective as… … Fig. 185. Framing for Gambrel Roof 140 CARPENTRY 129
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