Radford's cyclopedia of construction; carpentry, building and architecture. Based on the practical experience of a large staff of experts in actual constrcution work (1909)
Johnson, Alfred Sidney, 1860-, Radford, William A., 1865- · Chicago Radford Architectural Co · leaf 241
ING One of the worst problems connected withconcrete block work is to fasten the head casingto the concrete lintels over the windows anddoors. A good method is as follows: In makingthe lintels, prepare some%-inch round pins, 2%inches long, and soak them in water for at least forty- _eight hours. Be… … ^iJ Fig. 107. Wood Framing witli Concrete Blocks. cured enough to put in the house. Place abouttwo to each lintel at the ends of the head casingto be nailed; and by the time you are ready to FRAMING 211 case the inside, you can cMve soft, dry woodenplugs in the holes, and they will hold…
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