The Englishman's house, from a cottage to a mansion. A practical guide to members of building societies, and all interested in selecting or building a house (1871)
Richardson, C. J. (Charles James), 1806-1871 · London, J. C. Hotten · leaf 282
The roofs of buildings in this style should becovered with zinc. The French are as much before T 2 276 A SMALL COUNTRY RETREAT. US iu their use of this metal as they are with theircut woodwork. Roofs covered with zinc could be made flatter, andhave a covering or floor of boards, each board ^ aninch… … Design for roofing. against the brick parapet; and supports a stand forflowers. With the absence of ofiensive smoke, andwith the use of the flue pedestal to supply warmth,the upper parts of our houses could easily be formedinto conservatories. The interior of the building was intended to be as A…
Architecture, Domestic
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