Cut E.
As plain as this appears, we have known men to nail the Hip Coping through the folds and on the top of the shingles. We are, therefore, particular to say wherever this Hip, or our Plain Ridge Coping (which is the same thing) is used it should be nailed to the roof boards before the shingles are put on. The fold is made expressly to receive the edge of the shingles. Cut E shows this coping and the manner of applying it.
We desire to impress upon our customers, who live in the Northern States, where blizzards and severe snow storms are frequent, the necessity of using close sheathing, and if the sheathing is not close, the use of sheathing paper, to be laid underneath the shingles; it adds greatly to the warmth of the house in winter, and prevents small particles of snow from entering, it costs but little, and should always be used under wood, slate or tin shingles where the best protection is desired.
DO NOT Hammer Down the Joints or Lock.
PAINTING DEPARTMENT
PAINTING.
After the mason, bricklayer, carpenter, tinsmith and plasterer comes the painter. At this stage of progress in the work, the owner usually thinks of moving in; in fact, he thinks he should have been living in his new house several weeks ago.