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  • Jun 5, 2009, 08:22 AM
    pumb1
    drilling 2 x 10 floor joist
    how far from the end of a 2 x 10 floor are you allowed to drill a 2" hole
  • Jun 5, 2009, 09:14 AM
    ballengerb1

    You must drill at least 2" from any edge and can remove no more than 1/3 of the dimension of the lumber. Let me know if this isn't clear. A 2" hole is way less than 1/3 of the 2x10.

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