Timeless building know-how from a 1916 issue
A wealth of practical articles and detailed notes for home builders, carpenters, and contractors.
This June 1916 edition of The Canadian Builder and Carpenter collects real-world guidance, plans, and data aimed at the trades. It features features on brick residences, school layouts, chimney guidance, and a variety of construction notes, from dampness prevention to concrete and lumber details, all illustrated with period drawings and practical tips. Alongside these articles, the issue includes a broad array of product notes and advertisements that reflect the tools and materials available to builders of the era.
- Concrete, brick, and block know-how, including mixes and masonry guidance
- Plans and construction notes for homes, schools, and workmen’s housing
- Finishing, lumber, roofing, and timber framing details
- Historical insights into hardware, tools, and building products of the period
Ideal for readers of historical building trades or those exploring early 20th century construction.