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TRISSED HOISE QliESTION 



It is nothing new wifii us tiiis using of 

 trusses in greeniiouse construction. 



For years we have used the truss to eliminate columns or other members when in the 

 way. The truss has always been a regular stock matter with us, but we have now carried 

 it a bit farther, leaving out additional supporting members and perfecting an ideal trussed 

 house. We base our trussing on the principles adopted by the best engineers in the 

 country We truss two ways: Along the purlin at every sixth bar with struts at every 

 other bar, and from the ridge to eaves on every sixth, tying the house together with the 

 necessary crossties. 



Other forms of truss construction strut at every fourth bar, which, of course, increases 

 the shading members and also adds to the expense of the house. The sashbar we use is 

 increased in depth and decreased in width. This, of course, casts less shade and greatly 

 increases the strength of the bar. At the ridge we secure the sashbars with wrought iron 

 hold-fasts, which are secured directly to the bars and on to the ridge piece. This prevents 

 all possibility of the house spreading. 



Another feature is the use of our new gutter. Now, this li^w gutter is a subject that 

 will interest you greatly, so next week we will talk gutter. 



It Is not always a question of the new, tout the use of the 

 old thin; a new way. That Is what our trussed house Is. 



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