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Despite its age, McKay's work is prized by and architects for its "superb drawings" that illustrate how traditional elements combine—essential for repairing older buildings. Modern "Metric" editions have updated these principles to current measurement standards while retaining the original instructional clarity. Building ConstructionMetric Volume 1 by W.B.Mckay - Scribd w.b. mckay building construction volume 1 pdf free download
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Volume 1 introduces upper floors and basic roof structures. It visualizes the geometry of traditional timber roofs—rafters, ridges, valleys, and eaves. Even in an era of trussed rafters, understanding the "cut roof" methodology illustrated by McKay is essential for renovation work and complex structural modifications. Building ConstructionMetric Volume 1 by W