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    Feb 16, 2011, 05:01 PM
    Can I drill a hole through a main floor joist
    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?
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    Feb 17, 2011, 03:34 AM
    If this main joist is the center beam supported by columns, I would say no.
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    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.

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    Feb 17, 2011, 05:25 PM

    Never? Notch?
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