Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building : a general reference work (1912)
American Technical Society · Chicago : American Technical Society · leaf 252
Fig. 208.In diis manner the entire roof can he fastened with cleats withouthaving a nail driven into tlie sheets, thereby allowing for e.xpansionand contraction of the metal. The closer these cleats are placed, tliefirmer the roof will he and the better the .seams will hold. By usingfewer cleats,… … will raise the seams, causing a succession of buckles, which retard.soldering and re<|uire 10 |)«t ct-iil more solder. When the seams arcnailed or cleated close it lays llat and smtwith and the soldering is donewith eas« and less s«)lder. When a connection is to be made between metal and .stone…
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