BUILDINGS 



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of 2" by 4" scantling. The dotted lines in the drawings show 

 the position of the scantlings comprising the frame. 



An opening should be made in the gable at the end farthest 

 from the ventilator. Then, if a few strips are laid across the 

 plates, straw can be shoved in through the opening, filling in 

 the peak of the roof, and making the building warmer. As 

 shown by the dotted lines, the ventilator shaft is run down to 

 near the floor to draw out the foul air and moisture. 



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FIG. 83. Attachment for shed-roof portable pen to give outdoor shade. (Wisconsin 



Bulletin 242.) 



The roof may be shingled, or made of boards with battens 

 over the cracks. The battens are not shown in the drawings, 

 except in the end view of the roof. 



Outside, the pen is single boarded with battens over the 

 cracks. Inside, tarred paper may be put on the studding and 

 then tightly boarded, but a better job will be made by first 

 covering the studding with rough lumber, covering this with 

 tarred paper, and then tightly boarding on the inside. 



The window comprises three 12" by 14" panes set in a 

 sash, which should be hinged at the top so that it will swing 

 inwards. In hot weather it can be swung up to the ceiling and 

 fastened there, allowing a good circulation of air. 



The pen may be built on runners, or temporary skids may 



