RIB CAGE DIAGRAM. STERNUM. The sternum is the long and flat bone structure that is actually a plate consisting of 3 separate bones. Consisting of the upper manubrium, the central body, and the lower xiphoid process, the sternum creates an anchor for the ribs meeting centrally at the midline of the body.
Replacing old pipes in a 1,500 square foot, two-bathroom home costs $4,000 to $10,000, and requires cutting open walls and floors, so you certainly donât want to do the job before itâs necessary. Hereâs how to assess your plumbing system and know when itâs time for replacement.
Simple normally installed beam replacement with easy access and just the one pipe interference probably about $200-300 for plumber work and $1000-2500 for the beam replacement, since a fair amount of propping up will likely be needed while it is replaced, and this is going to be very labor intensive work.