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Helbing Lipp Recny Architects

Exceptional Design Solutions

Whether a new building, a renovation/addition, or a master plan that visualizes future development, our designs are innovative yet within budget; inspired yet buildable; awesome yet practical. We are experts in religious and educational facility design, and we have designed an exciting portfolio of building projects over the years, for many diverse clients. High ethics and personalized service to all of our clients are cornerstone values of our practice and have been for over 40 years.

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Looking to replace basement window but have a cross beam and board impeding the window. Looks like the purpose of it is to prevent joists from settling.

Mason Hearn of HomeMasons, Inc. PRO answered:

Jan 5, 2021
Looks like this may have been someone's remedy for a deteriorated / rotten mud sill (the flat wooden plate which sits atop the foundation wall, upon which the joists bear).  If that is the case, it is ... read more
Can you install wood planks behind a range (similar to shiplap)? If so, does it have to be a certain type?
We are not a fan of wood behind the range or cooktop unless it is electric maybe even induction.

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