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nent structure of this kind is generally more 

 satisfactory, and if economy is not a pressing 

 consideration, it is well to make the floor of 

 concrete rendered to a good surface with 

 cement, or overlaid with red tiles. 



In the other event, the floor should be of 

 stout floor-boarding, raised at least six inches 

 above ground-level, and well ventilated 

 beneath. 



The roofing, on the soundness of which the 

 exclusion of wet largely depends, must be done 

 in a workman-like manner. Ample eaves should 

 be allowed, and the boards should have suffi- 

 cient overlap, and be securely nailed to the 

 rafters. 



Tarred felt and corrugated iron are quite 

 unsuitable, the former on account of its short 

 life and dingy colour, the latter by reason of 

 its objectionable appearance. 



Thatch of oat straw is admirable, and red 

 tiles also make a picturesque and efficient 

 roof covering. 



The door and windows of the wooden summer 

 house may be mere openings, which serve 

 every purpose and look best, though when they 

 face a quarter from which rain is likely to drift 



