Away from the salt atmosphere of the coast, tin makes a good roof, and will last, if good and well put on, for a long time. Owing to the fact, however, that there are many inferior brands used, these roofs give out prematurely, and in consequence, many condemn the material. The best brands are M. F. Charcoal, I. X., and I. C, ranking in quality in order named; the last is a thinner tin, not so good, of course, but much used.

All portico, veranda, and bay-window roofs, and all sunk gutters on same should be covered with tin. Tin all window caps, turning it up four inches under the clapboards.

The bay-windows require especial care, being so exposed as to make it very difficult to protect them from leaking. The tin must extend up under the clapboards, and around the studding.

The conductors, leading water from the roof to the ground, should be made of good material. I. X. tin will answer, but corrugated galvanized iron, we think, is best, as it will expand when water freezes in it, but will not burst. All tin roofs and trimmings should be painted with mineral paint as soon as they are put up.