measurements are allowed for two or three story work. Above three stories, one-half extra measurements are allowed. Wall work measure solid, no windows or doors deducted.
Stave or wainscoting cornices. 11⁄2 measurement.
Shingle gables, 11⁄2 to double measurement.
Dormer windows. 11⁄2 to double measurement.
Dimension shingles cut. 11⁄2 to double measurement.
Dimension shingles dressed. Single measurement.
Dimension shingles cut, undressed. 11⁄2 to double measurements, according to the amount of work.
Spindle work, turned. Measured solid on both sides.
Shingle work and pickets, square. 3 measurements.
Veranda railings and columns. Measured solid.
Veranda ceilings, beaded and rafter finished. Double measurements.
Verandas, plain. Measure floor and ceiling, allowing for the brackets and columns.
Verandas that have heavy columns and rails. Measure floor, ceiling and the entire veranda solid.
Columns, rails, lattice and turned work. Double measure.
More elaborate scroll or ornamental work, also square spindle work, close set. Treble measure.
Outside blinds. 3 measurements, usually done by the pair.
Lattice work. 21⁄2 to 3 measurements.
Picket fence. 3 measurements.
Another system for measuring verandas which is considered one of the most difficult by a great many painters is to measure the floor and ceiling solid, then measure around the veranda the same as in measuring the building, taking the height around over cornices to the lower edge of base or lattice work, and double this measurement if many brackets or much scroll work.
Roof Work. Roofs are measured solid except coping, which IS extra if painted a different color.
