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Advantages of the Balloon Frame. 



1. The whole labor of framing is 

 dispensed with. 



3. It is stronger and more durable 

 than any other frame. 



4. It is adapted to any style of 

 building, and better adapted to all 

 irregular forms. 



5. It is forty per cent, cheaper 

 than any other style of frame. 



6. It embraces strength, security, 

 comfort and economy, and can be 

 put up without the aid of a mechanic. 

 The last two items are of especial 

 value. The latter particularly so, 

 where skilled labor is difficult to get. 



Mr. Woodward gives the following 

 plain directions: "We hear and read 

 much about the policy of cutting 

 mortises, tenons, gains, etc., in the 

 various pieces which go to make up 

 the balloon frame. It is our opinion 

 based upon a long and thoroughly 

 practical experience, that he who does 

 much of this, will have some mis- 

 spent time to account for hereafter, 

 besides weakening his building and 

 hastening the decay of his frame. 

 Round Bam Most Convenient. 



Considering that the bam on a 

 dairy farm is used twice every day 

 in the year, and that for six months 



First Story Wall and Foundation for Silo, Feed Alley and Manger; Sill in 

 Place, Ready for the Joists and Studs in Round Barn. 



Showing Temporary Bracing to Hold Studs in Place While Ship Lap Ceiling 

 is Nailed on. Round Bam. 



