[2] The block F is taken as a triangle. The block G is a semicircle, and its area is found, as will be noticed, by finding the area of a circle and dividing it by 2.
[3] The block F is taken as a triangle. The block G is a semicircle, and its area is found, as will be noticed, by finding the area of a circle and dividing it by 2.
[4] Lengths scaled along center line of walls.
[5] Lengths scaled along center line of walls.
[6] External measurements with no deduction for openings.
[7] Although these are made continuous, to carry the base, or ground sill, independent piers, under the porch columns might be substituted, at a somewhat less cost.
[8] Although these are made continuous, to carry the base, or ground sill, independent piers, under the porch columns might be substituted, at a somewhat less cost.
[9] The walls between the base sill and the water-table are faced with ashlar, which extends around the main walls to the porches, and all porch piers are built of ashlar.
[10] One joist will be left over here, but this cannot easily be helped.
[11] In the attic plan, which shows the lines of the roof, the lines of the dormers are omitted so as to make the important hips and valleys more prominent.