Woodward, George E. (George Evertson), 1829-1905, Woodward, Francis W · New York : Geo. E. & F. W. Woodward, 37 Park Row, Office of the Horticulturist · leaf 163
- are notched, allowing the ends toproject outside for cornice, &c. The bearing of eachrafter comes directly over the top of each stud, and isnailed to it. … Fig. 112.—End Elevation. A Balloon Frame looks light, and its name wasgiven in contempt by those old fogy mechanics whohad been brought uji to rob a stick of timber of all itsstrength and durability, by cutting it full of mortices,tenons and augur holes, and then supi)Osing it to bestronger than a…
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