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capitals
Feb 16, 2011, 05:01 PM
I now I can drill holes and run wire through floor joists, but can I drill holes and run wire through a main floor joist this main floor joist is thicker than all the other joist?

tkrussell
Feb 17, 2011, 03:34 AM
If this main joist is the center beam supported by columns, I would say no.

creahands
Feb 17, 2011, 10:48 AM
If this floor joist is a double and at same height as other floor joist , yes u can. No more then 3 feet from plate or girder. No more then 1 inch hole and in center of joist for 2x8 lumber.

Chuck

Stratmando
Feb 17, 2011, 05:25 PM
Never? Notch?