Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 · New York: John Wiley · leaf 225
in. Bespecting their proper form we need not stay long indoubt. A steep gable is evidently the best forthrowing oif rain; even a low gable being betterthan a high arch. Flat roofs, therefore, mayonly be used when the nature of the buildingrenders the gable unsightly ; as when there isnot room for…
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