Sound sense in suburban architecture, containing hints, suggestions, and bits of practical information for the building of inexpensive country houses (1893)
Lent, Frank T. (Frank Townsend), b. 1855 · Cranford, N.J. : F.T. Lent · leaf 73
hesquare end bridging will bite and hold much better. While hemlock is here specified for the framing timber,,spruce would be much better, and in many sections of the country can be had for the sameprice. Spruce is a much stiffermaterial, and is often used for thefloor joists and rafters when… … SUBURBAN ARCHITECTURE. 65 Framing: All joists to have the crowning edge placedupward, and properly sized where required. Also prepare andsize all studding, etc. The floor joists to be carried on top ofthe cellar girders, and these girders to be made of 2 joistsbolted together with ^^ bolts every i…
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