A dictionary of architecture and building : biographical, historical, and descriptive (1902)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York : The Macmillan company · leaf 229
and smallgables. ROOF COVERING.Tiie closure laid upon aroof frame, including thewood sheathing or boarding,and the outside protectionor weathering by metal,slate, tiles, shingles,.painted362 aifJ.fl ROOF COVERING canvas, tarred paper, thatch, Ijy any com-position of tar, bitumen, asphaltum,… … Roof: like that at Charney, but much lighter as bj;ing work of a skilled Constructor;HiGHAM Ferrers, Northamptonshire; c. ia.JO. against the weather. In the few cases of ab-solutely incombustible construction (see Fire-proofing) the slates or tiles are tied by lead wire covered with metal, which is…
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