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other side of the wall to that on which the wall-plate is situated. This 

 wall-plate is fixed 14 inches higher than the front one, to give the roof 

 the necessary slope. 



The posts are all 4^" by 3", and are provided with hardwood feet 

 and anchors as shown. 



Fig. 87. — Framework of wood-and-iron loan-to stock shed. 



The rafters are 4^" by 1 £" and are spaced not more than 5 feet apart. 



The purlins are 3" by 2" set on edge. 



Two 4£" by iy rails are provided at each end of the shed, to which 

 the corrugated iron, that closes the ends of the shed, can be nailed. 

 If the shed be for full-grown cattle another post, in the middle of each 

 end of the shed, is advisable. 



Tho construction of the manger, which is of wood and plain galvanised 



