clap board

clap board Clap Board " A straight stick is sawn down in such a way that each board shows a wedge-like section. This board when planed, is nailed across the uprights of the frame in courses about four inches- the nails which secures the lower, i.e. the thick edge, goes through the thing edge of...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1978
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/14342
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Summary:clap board Clap Board " A straight stick is sawn down in such a way that each board shows a wedge-like section. This board when planed, is nailed across the uprights of the frame in courses about four inches- the nails which secures the lower, i.e. the thick edge, goes through the thing edge of the boards below." Ceiling "In the case of a church, a ceiling under the tie beams, or at least under the collar, is thought the proper thing." " The beams or joints of the ceiling are exposed, and several strips of wood are nailed across them. These are called "racks" and on them are placed guns, scythe-blades and other articles which are to be kept out of the reach of children." Quarterly SEP. 16 1978 Not used Not used Not used Checked by Cathy Wiseman on Mon 12 Oct 2015