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FAKM BUILDINGS IN SOUTH AFBICA 



It will be observed from these three drawings of wood and iron 

 buildings that the posts are sunk into the ground to a depth of 18 inches 

 to 2 feet, which is sufficient for average ground. 



Wood which is to go underground should, of course, be well tarred or 

 charred. 



Fig. 90. 



Dutch Barn. — The construction of a Dutch barn is illustrated by 

 Figs. 89, 90, and 91. 



The posts or pillars supporting the roof consist each of two 6|" 

 by 3" scantlings, bolted together by |-inch bolts. The two scantlings 

 forming any one pillar are not bolted touching each other, but are held 



