WOOD-AND-IKON BUILDINGS 



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The masonry foundation has an average width of 18 inches, and 

 is built slightly wider at the bottom than at the top, so as to distribute 

 the weight better. The stonework is carried at least 6 inches above the 



ground surface, and is shown penetrating to a depth of 1 foot into the 

 ground, which will generally be sufficient. Its outer top corner is 

 bevelled off, or " weathered " as it is called. 



