KAILS. 



Correct nftllingpls^O no small part in proper build- 

 ing construction. Over nailing of a member is as much to 

 be condemned as under nailing. Nails too large are as weak- 

 ening to the structure as nails undersized. 



The following table will give an idea of the correct 

 size of nails to provide for various members of buildings of 

 different dimensions and the number needed per 1000 feet 

 of lumber. 



Table No. B.H.-6 



B.M. (17) 



