Practical hints to builders and those contemplating building

Practical hints to builders and those contemplating building - Facts worth considering relating to foundation, cellar, kitchen, chimney, cistern, brick-work, mortar, heating, ventilation, the roof, and many items of interest to builders.

The object of this little book is to give to builders a few practical hints that can be used in their endeavors to erect a home that is proposed to be durable, comfortable and healthy. They are susceptible of being improved to an extent that will meet the wishes of the most extravagant builder, or simplified to suit purse and requirements of a builder with moderate means. We have left out generalities, and offer the reader solid facts that are valuable to every one engaged in the ever pleasant task of constructing a home. THE NATIONAL SHEET METAL ROOFING CO., 510 to 520 East Twentieth St., New York City. [4] Shall we employ one? Yes, if the work is sufficiently important to justify it, and it is a very modest house indeed that is not. As the professional architect is generally a graduate of one of the building trades, and has gravitated to that position because of his peculiar fitness for it, it stands to reason, some will think, that from among the many builders one can be selected who is capable of taking the contract and presiding as architect. To such persons we would say: You are not familiar with the functions of an architect, when considered separate from the builder. The architect can save you money. He discovers your wants, your likes, and your dislikes; he reduces them to a tangible form; he draws up the specifications so minutely that every variety of material and labor is distinctly set forth as to its quality and kind. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 68285
Author: National Sheet Metal Roofing Co.
Release Date: Jun 10, 2022
Format: eBook
Language: English
Publisher: W. J. Pell
Publication Date: 1890
Publisher Country: United States