CONSTRUCTION OF SQUAB HOUSES 



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have the two ends on the outer edge of the floor and the parti- 

 tion through the center of the house. Spike the ends and par- 

 tition frames to the floor, run 2x4's from end to end at the front 

 and back top corners and another 2x4 along the gable from end 

 to end as a ridge pole. Nail in additional rafters 2 feet apart 



FRAME CONSTRUCTION FOR REAR OF SQUAB HOUSE 

 The above is for single unit construction. When more than one unit 

 is desired, the construction is the same except the top and bottom 

 pieces extend only to the center of the last perpendicular pieces instead 

 of two inches high as shown in figure. This will allow nailing space 

 for continuation of the top and bottom pieces. 



and put on the roof which can either be shingle or roofing paper. 

 FOURTH — Run two additional upright pieces two feet apart 

 in front on each side of where the door leads from aisle to fly 

 pen; after which you are ready to nail on the siding. The sid- 

 ing can be put on up and down or horizontally. Tongue and 

 groove flooring running up and down makes a good material 



