. Railroad structures and estimates . Fig. b. 6x 8- ,^^i®j:S!2l^^L^^====^l±^Board^^Jar and Gravel Roof. Fig. Freight Sheds. centers. The doors on both sides are placed 32-ft. centers,and are hung on pulleys and weights similar to the Englishsash windows, so as to slide up. The balance of constructionis shown on the sketch. Approximate cost complete. — 75 cents to $ per square footof building or 3 cents to 6 cents per cubic foot of building, ordi-nary post foundation. WAY-FREIGHT STATION. 371 Freight sheds, 50 cents to 75 cents per square foot. Whencovering a large area with suitabl
. Railroad structures and estimates . Fig. b. 6x 8- ,^^i®j:S!2l^^L^^====^l±^Board^^Jar and Gravel Roof. Fig. Freight Sheds. centers. The doors on both sides are placed 32-ft. centers,and are hung on pulleys and weights similar to the Englishsash windows, so as to slide up. The balance of constructionis shown on the sketch. Approximate cost complete. — 75 cents to $ per square footof building or 3 cents to 6 cents per cubic foot of building, ordi-nary post foundation. WAY-FREIGHT STATION. 371 Freight sheds, 50 cents to 75 cents per square foot. Whencovering a large area with suitable ground, so that the floorrests on natural soil, construction 6 X 8 posts, 16-ft. centersacross and along the house, the posts resting on cedar sills. The main roof beams are 8 X 10, corbeled over the postsand bracketed at each side, the rafters 2 X 8 at 2-ft. centers,with 1 X 2 bridging, |-in. roof boards on top, and finishedwith tar and gravel or ready roofing. The posts are held cross-wise by 2 X A! braces. The floor is second quality hardwood on |-in. rough boards,with tar paper between, on
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