Morse, Edward Sylvester, 1838-1925 · New York : Harper · leaf 126
offwith white mortar the joints between the rows of tiles nearthe eaves, and also next the ridge; and oftentimes the entireroof is treated in this manner. In some photographs of Koreanhouses taken by Perclval Lowell, Esq., the same method ofclosing the seams of the bordering rows of tiles with… … Fig. 71. — Eaves of Tiled Roof. 88 JAPANESE HOMES AND THEIR SURROUNDINGS. just constructed, were over forty years old. Second-hand tilestherefore are always in greater demand. A new tile, being veryporous and absorbent, is not considered so good as one in which time has allowed thedust and dirt to…
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