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course, may be varied to any extent and in any direc- 

 tion to suit the convenience of the builder. It may be 

 made of any required length. 



The best method of construction would be to set 

 posts along the sides in the place of studs. These 

 should be of cedar, oak, catalpa, or other durable 

 wood, and should be long enough that they may 

 be inserted 2 or 2>^ feet into post-holes at the bottom. 

 They should be thoroughly tamped in and anchored 



FIG. 54 — ENTRANCE TO HILLSIDE STORAGE 



with stone. Heavy plates may be spiked to the tops 

 of these posts. These plates should not be less than 

 3x8 inches — preferably more. Or box plates may 

 be used, made of two pieces of 3 x 8 or 2 x 8 spiked 

 together. Heavy joists will also be required, which 

 should be spiked to the plates. If the stud-posts are 

 numerous enough and properly placed, the joists can 

 be spiked directly to them, which will be still better. 

 If the earth roof is to be used, as it may properly be, 

 the joists should be covered on top with a number of 



