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tory. A plate 2x4 inches is next fastened to the top of the floor beams, follow- 

 ing the outlines of conservatory same as sill. To this plate the rafter feet are 

 secured by cast iron lugs bolted to the plate and rafter feet. It will be noticed 

 that this plate extends outside of the conservatory forming a cap for the base, 

 and constructed in such a way that it is impossible for water to find its way into 

 the joints. The height of the sides as well as the length of the rafters can only 

 be determined by the room available, position of the windows in the second 

 story, etc. This must all be carefully noted before operations are commenced 

 and a large scale or full sized drawing made to determine these points. The 



Fig. 70S. — Side Elevation. 



rafter feet and rafters are joined together with a wooden bracket, as shown, and 

 securely bolted to each. The elevations and dotted lines on plan show the num- 

 ber and position of the rafters. Where the rafters join at the ridge they should 

 be secured to the same with iron straps. 



The sides of the conservatory from the top of the floor to the height of 2 

 feet 6 inches are panels running between rafters and secured to the same. A 

 sash sill caps the panels, and above this are the side sash i^ inches thick, 

 hinged at the top to facia and provided with iron straps to open them. The 

 facia, I 'b inches thick, runs from rafter to rafter in one continuous piece. The 



