This is a reprinted copy of a book originally published in 1902. This book was published in 1990 by The National Historical Society. The book measures 8 ¾ inches by 11 ¼ inches and contains x, 88 pages. This volume was part of a set, this being Volume V, but it appears to be complete in and of itself in regards to the topics contained therein. The cover consists of paper covered hard boards with the title in gilt on the front and down the spine. The cover shows no signs of wear to speak of. The spine is tight and the hinges are strong. The pages show no signs of rips. Exceptions noted, the overall condition of this book is very good.

Contents:

V. Description and Delineation of Roofs

1. Buildings with Straight Sides
2. Buildings with Curved Sides
3. Spires
4. Curb or Mansard Roofs
5. Hips and Valleys

VI. Design and Construction of Roofs

1. Roof Slopes and Coverings
2. Common Rafters and Couple Roofs
3. Trussed-rafter Roofs
4. Roof Principals
5. Roof Principals with Tie Beams
6. Roof Principals without Tie Beams
7. Conical Roofs, Domes, Towers, and Spires
8. Hip and Valley Rafters, Purlins, Dormers, Gutters, &c.

VII. Floors and Ceilings

Excerpt - Preface:
We are literally at the pinnacle of the carpenters trade. A timber roof is strength and beauty combined, recognized in the 1734 Builders Dictionary as the most difficult and most useful Part of a Carpenters Work. The roof designs in this volume range from medieval to modern, from utilitarian to majestically decorative, and in most towns of any age at all, you will discover just such a diversity. Even within a single old building you can gauge the passage of the years by the technical changes in the framing of the roof…
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