Reading for specific information. Read the text, choose a right word. Orientation and surveying of the Building.Before beginning the (construction, work) of any building it is necessary to consider several (problems

Orientation and surveying of the Building. Before beginning the
(construction, work) of any building it is necessary to consider several
(problems, ideas) closely connected with the lot where the (building,
monument) is to be erected. Some of these problems are as follows:

Soil. ( Soil, land) is a very important problem in the building of any
house. The land may have a sufficient (depth, high) of rich top soil,
but beneath may be a ledge of soil rock. In this way the excavation of
the basement is very expensive, especially in climates where the footings
must be carried down below the (frost, rain, sun) line.

Transportation. The problem of (transportation, soil) is the most
important during the whole period of (construction, time) on the
building site. One must see whether there are sufficient means of
erecting ways for bringing up the (materials, people) and men for a building site. One must also see if there is a sewerage line,water supply line, (gas, water) line, electric power line. The most important thing is how all of them can be used.

Surveying. A survey is a piece of land's plan, showing its exact dimensions and (level, range) of existing sewer and water mains, electric light, gas services, etc.

Styling of a building. When all the things have been carefully considered, another (point, idea) must be kept in mind. This is the "style" which the building is to be planned in. We mention its (exterior, interior). If we have to design a house, there is a number of practical considerations which will affect the (design, picture). Here are some of them: 1. Height of the first floor above ground. 2. Ceiling heights. The height of the ceiling is a matter to be determined by the designer.

Footing and foundations. Now we shall consider separate parts of a building, beginning with (footing, style) and foundations. The extra of the wall at the bottom can be obtained by making the wall thicker. It depends below the ground (surface,level).

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