Cement far the Farm. 



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tcrrJ over. The concrete floors should be covered with a single layer 

 of wood resting on thin sleepers. 



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Figure 13. Partial cross section for a concrete basement floor. 



Figure 14. Monolithic porch floor. 



If one considers erecting a good residence of concrete, he is ad- 

 vised to consult books upon this subject, which make dwellings a 

 specialty. Consult also a civil engineer or an architect and have plans 

 drawn for the building. It must be remembered that cheap super- 

 vision, as well as cheap Avorkmanship, may result in an expensive 

 building. 



