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Half -monitor. The half-monitor roof can be used on 

 buildings up to 24 feet in width which house animals that 

 require maximum light and ventilation. It is in common 

 use for chicken and hog houses. 



Full-monitor. The full-monitor roof can be used on build- 

 ings of any size that require light and ventilation near the 

 top of the building. The ridge should run north and south. 



'£00 f boards 



Bracfot- 



■9- 6 



f\e f 



r~rieze- 



Loo/roof - 



Bar?e board - 



Beaded ce///ng - 



Fig. 256. Roof projection, using open cornice and brackets 



Hip roof. The hip roof is used on residences and build- 

 ings approximately square. Its selection is frequently for 

 ornamental purposes. 



Mansard roof. The mansard roof is seldom used on farm 

 buildings. Its selection is ordinarily for ornamental pur- 

 poses or where an upper story of uniform height is required 

 without waste space above the ceiling. The materials of 

 which the flat part can be constructed are limited as com- 

 pared with other styles of roofs. 



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