GRAIN STORAGE 



and racking is essential. The foundation consists of con- 

 crete piers at intervals of 4 feet. These piers are 6 inches 

 square at the top, extending into the ground to a depth of 

 2*/2 or 3 feet and are 16 inches square at the bottom. Upon 

 the piers are laid 4x8 sills and upon the sills joists of 2x8 



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-Plan of Foundation- 



^Details showing method of construction^ 



Fig. 6. Details of Small Corn Crib. 



Piers take the place of foundation walls. Doors for filling and emptying 

 may be located as desired; the four lowest boards may be nailed on cleats 

 and hinged to open outward and upward, for emptying into a dragbelt 

 along wall. Plain boards or beveled siding may be used for walls. 



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