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Such bearing walls carry their own weight as well as other weights , such as that
of the roof . In brick construction , walls are at least two bricks thick ; a thickness of
as many as four or six bricks is possible . In some commercial or public ...
Such bearing walls carry their own weight as well as other weights , such as that
of the roof . In brick construction , walls are at least two bricks thick ; a thickness of
as many as four or six bricks is possible . In some commercial or public ...
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Chimneys that are referred to as stacks are very often large chimneys carrying
multiple flues . Many have distinct ... Generally , pots are used to improve draft
and carry off smoke , but they can add ornament to a roof system . CHIMNEYS ...
Chimneys that are referred to as stacks are very often large chimneys carrying
multiple flues . Many have distinct ... Generally , pots are used to improve draft
and carry off smoke , but they can add ornament to a roof system . CHIMNEYS ...
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When columns are used for support in vernacular design , they most often carry
the roof of a porch , a veranda , a portico , or other entrance element . Piers are
usually rectangular in section and either hollow or solid ; many support walls or ...
When columns are used for support in vernacular design , they most often carry
the roof of a porch , a veranda , a portico , or other entrance element . Piers are
usually rectangular in section and either hollow or solid ; many support walls or ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | American Vernacular Design, 1870-1940: An Illustrated Glossary And History |
| Authors | Herbert Gottfried, Jan Jennings |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1985 |
| Original from | Indiana University |
| Digitized | 7 Jul 2009 |
| ISBN | 0442227396, 9780442227395 |
| Length | 270 pages |
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