Fig. 93.—Entrance to Rosery Walk.
Over the middle of the entrance is a rough knot or a piece of root.
The filling-in of the sides of the rosery is plainly shown in the elevation, [Fig. 91]. For its better preservation from damp, this work is kept 4 in. from the ground.
Supposing that, as was suggested above, the design is to be utilised for a dry path with a covering of metal or other light material, it will be well to keep the whole roof to the level of the pyramidal portions—a ridge-piece will have to be used—and the rafters, instead of following the present arrangement, will meet in pairs opposite to the pillars. Instead of round stuff, also, use halved stuff for the rafters and purlins, the sawn side being uppermost. The space between ridge-piece and purlin can then be filled in the same manner as that between purlin and wall-plate.
[CHAPTER VII.]
PORCHES.
The rustic porch shown in front elevation by [Fig. 94] and in vertical section by [Fig. 95] is constructed from straight, well-seasoned saplings and twigs, from which, in each case, the bark has been removed. The design is eminently suitable for a farmhouse or a country cottage. The porch is of large dimensions, and is provided with seating accommodation on each side. The seats do not appear in the elevations, but one side is shown in the part plan ([Fig. 96]).