A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 108
or inches upright to .3 feet or inches horizontal)or of a given angle (30 degrees, 45 degrees, etc.).An ingenious instrument is sold, devised for theeasy determination of the pitch of roof andmuch used by carpenters, surveyors, and the like.It is furnished with a spirit level, and by the useof… … Blythfosd Church, SnrrOLK;150 PITCH The pitch of roots has generally Leeii ileter-iniiieil by two considerations taken togettier;one, the aniouut of rainfall or snowfall whichis to be expected during the year, or any seasonof the year; the other, tiie material witii whichthe n>of is covered. A…
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