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.

by National Sheet Metal Roofing Co.

Cost of a TIN SHINGLE Roof for a period of Fifteen Years.

Twenty squares of Tin Shingles, at $6.75 per square	$135 00
Labor of putting on same	10 00
One coat of paint after roof is laid	8 00
Total cost of same	$153 00
One coat of paint at expiration of five years	10 00
One coat of paint at expiration of ten years	10 00
One coat of paint at expiration of fifteen years	10 00
Insurance on $2,500 for fifteen years, at one-half of one per cent. per annum	187 50
Total cost at expiration of fifteen years	$370 50