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📒 This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 Excerpt: ...be done by the painter. The following is a table that is intended to indicate the method of measurement of painters' work, and also the order in which the various items may be taken. A similar table added to, or changed, as might be necessary to suit American methods of construction, would be very useful to have on hand when getting out estimates, as it would insure nothing being left out. The table which follows accurately indicates the English practice. Lead, in oil on white work, at per yard super. ""cement "" "" Ornamental railings, etc.," """ Skylights, """ Skirtings, 12-in. girth and under, at per foot run. Strings, "" "" """ Chair rails,"" "" """ Hand" "" "" """ Balusters, "" """" Newels, "" """" Rain pipes,"" """" Ornamental heads "number. Ears," Shoes, Eaves, gutter foot run. Stopped ends, number. Outlets, Swan necks, Cement reveals (jambs) Cornices under--girth, Window sills," Coping edge," Stone strings," Stone plinths," Iron castings," Grate bars," Sash squares, Sash frames, Small" Two-light casement frames, Fou...