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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=154264819-08032007>I
hoped this learned group might be able to help in a not totally historical
matter.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=154264819-08032007>I am
considering a proposal to build a new metal frame with one set of new girders
going into the wall. At right angles to the girders are four substantail
wooden beams on which it is proposed to mount the new frame and clamp it to
them.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=154264819-08032007>Are
there many other examples out there of a mixture of wood and metal foundation
beams and how successful/unsuccessful is this situation. I can only call
to mind one such installation.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=154264819-08032007>Andrew</SPAN></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>