Varney, Almon Clother, 1849- [from old catalog] · Detroit, Mich., J. C. Chilton & co. · leaf 171
breaking. The joints of courses in new work should belaid a little above the old to allow for settling. 152 OUB HOMES AND THEIR ADORNMENTS. New Roofs, Gables, etc. If roofs need relaying, where the building is good, slateroofs may be put on over the old shingles to good advantage,using longer nails… … Fig. 29. fill finish, and putting in a front gable v.ith neat traceryand brackets. This plan can be carried out when a newroof becomes necessary, and its effect upon the generalnppearance of the building will be excellent, and if ironcresting is put on, so much the better.
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