34 Journal of AgricitltKrc. [lo Jan., 1910. 



Toji Plates. — The inside of studs in fi-ont and back walls to be 

 checked 1 in. deep x 4 in., the top of check beiny 5 in. from top of stud. In 

 this check, well nail 4 in. x 1 in. plate. 



Bafters. — Rafters 5 in. x 1^ in. to be spaced 3-ft. centres, to rest on 

 top of back and front plates, to be well nailed to sides of studs, and lowier 

 ends to project 2 ft. 6 in. beyond studs. The studs in end walls to be 

 checked | in. on the outside for end rafters, and studs in dividing walls to 

 be checked 2 in. for rafters resting on tliem. Tiie rafters to be well nailed 

 to these studs. 



Bracing. — The walls are to be braced diagonal!}' witli y> in. x 1 in. 

 battens, for which the studs are to be checked 1 in., the studs in the outside 

 walls to be checked on their outer edge. The sleepers supporting dividing 

 walls to be checked h in. for brace. 



Purlins. — Purlins, 3 in. x H, in., to be spaced as shown in section 

 and well nailed to top of rafter. 



Fascia and Barge Boards. — Fascia, 6 in. x 1 in., to be well nailed 

 to projecting ends of rafters, as shown in drawing, finishing at ends against 

 barge boards. Barge boards, 6 in. x 1 in., to be nailed on to outside of 

 end rafters, the top being flush with top of rafter, and lower end finishing 

 flush with fascia. 



Window and Door Openings. — The 4 in. x 2 in. studs to be checked 

 ^ in. for the ends of i in. x 2 in. heads, and the 7 in. x 1^ in. sills. Heads 

 and sills to be well skew-nailed to studs. Each door opening to have 

 6 in. x 1^ in. red gum step, the top of step finishing | in. above floor. 



Flooring. — Nail to top of joists and transverse sleepers with two 2|-in. 

 nails to each joist, the nails being well punched, 6 in. x 1| in. T. and G. 

 red deal flooring. Carry the flooring right through in as long lengths as 

 possible. The cross joints must not be in a line. 



Weatherboards. — Cover the outside of studs with haidwood 

 weatherboards showing a 5-in. face. Nail to studs with If -in. nails to each . 

 stud. The weatherboards on front wall to be cut in between rafters as 

 shown, and on end walls to be taken up to the under side of rafter. The 

 weatherboards to be stopped at corners with 3 in. x 1^ in. stops nailed to 

 corner studs, and at openings to stop against jamb lining. Finish at lx)ttom 

 with 3-in. strips of weatherboard nailed to stumps, one row on back and 

 front, and two rows on end walls. 



Lining. — Line the inside of studs in outer walls and both sides of studs 

 in dividing walls, and under side of rafters, with 6 in. x ^ in. T. and G. 

 beaded white deal, lining to stop against jamb lining at openings. Plant 

 1 in. x I in. scotia in angles of wall and ceiling and angles of walls. 



Jambs, Stops, &c. — Jambs and heads of door and window openings 

 to be lined with 6 in. x | in. white deal, projecting f in. on the inside 

 to stop lining. Plant on 2 in. x | in. white deal stop. Window l)oard to be 

 5 in. X \\ in. red deal, returned at ends and finished undei'neath with 1 in. 

 X I in. scotia. All as in detail. 



Sashes. — Hashes to be 4 ft. high x 2 ft y. \''i in., four lights glazed with 

 16-oz. glass, hung on one pair of 3-in. butts, and furnished with one 4 in. 

 iron barrel bolt and 6-in. cabin hook to each sash. 



Doors. — Doors to be 6 ft. 8 in. x 2 ft. 8 in., ledged and braced, hung 

 on one pair of 18-in. tee hinges, and furnished with one 6-in. rim lock, with 

 brass handles to each door. Ledges, braces, and sheeting to be G in. x | in. 

 T. and G. white deal, all securely nailed together with 2-in. nails, well clinched. 



