either by bolts, as shown at b b or by straps, as at c c, thelatter being the most perfect and the most expensive fas-tening. Fig. 84 shows the manner of connecting the foot of aprincipal rafter with a tie-beam. The bolt here shown keeps ART OF BUILDING. 405
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