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the posts a square cut, after which place on them plank 

 as described for the other, on either edge of which bolt 

 two by four pieces that have been dressed on either 

 side and run through a sticker to form the top bevel. 

 See Fig. 4. Throughout the northern states I think as 

 good lumber as can be used in this construction is white 

 pine, and it need not be first clear, as small knots are 

 no detriment, and the sides can be selected from first- 

 class 2x4, being careful that there is no sap on any of 

 them. After the posts are sawed, begin at one end 

 with the first piece of gutter. Spike this to the end 

 post and brace it well, after which bring on each suc- 

 ceeding piece, driving eaeh joint together as you pro- 

 ceed, and when all are in place, straighten them to a 

 line, and fasten securely by spiking to the posts. 



For the first covering of the wall, use ship lap or 

 common flooring. Place this with the smooth side in, 

 and with the joint so that no water can find lodgment 

 in it from the interior of the house; cover with heavy 

 building paper (use none that has tar on it) and fasten 

 the same by nailing lath up and down over each post. 

 When finished, this will give a hollow space in the 

 wall half an inch in thickness, which is as good pro- 

 tection against frost as would be a wider space. For an 

 outside covering drop siding is preferable, as it not only 

 makes a good finish, but being tongued and grooved, 

 excludes all air. Use two by eight for the ridge, and 

 when ordering, have a groove three-eighths of an 



