inch thick and with 20d, naile in nembere two 

 inches thick* 



Care should be taken to out the rafters 

 true in order that they rest firmly on the plate 

 and meet squarely at the apex of the roof. 



Roof projections should "be sheathed 

 solid with I"xl2" rough or dressed lumber. 



Rafter ends should be finished in "the 

 manner illustrated by the diagram "Section". 



Use for roof covering either - 

 (1) Star A Star red cedar or redwood shingles 

 (8) Shakes of white fir or sugar pine 



(3) Lay shingles 4^ JI to weather on sheet- 

 ing 8 inches on center. "Nail them with 3d* fine 

 galvanized shingle nails. lay the bottom course 

 of shingles double and project it li- inches be- 

 yond the sheeting. Allow a 1 inch projection 

 of shingles over the barge board trim. Table 

 No. B.M.-2 gives data on shakes. If shakes are 

 used allow ll inches projection at eaves and 1 

 inch projection over barge board trim. 



The ridge of the roof should bo finished 

 with I"x6" boards, 



FLOOR JOISTS. STOPPING. BRIDGING. ETC. 



To have all joists and studs sized or 

 made even in width is desirable. Where practic- 

 able to'have material sized, do so." If imprac- 

 ticable, rough material may bo used. To size it 

 by hand may "be necessary. Joists should be of 

 selected sticks, straight grain and free 'from' 

 all knots larger than 1 inch in diameter; 1st. 

 choice "being Douglas fir, 2nd. choice white 'fir, 

 3rd. choice yellow pine. Studding, headers, 

 trimmers, plates, etc., may be of any straight 



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