Can you drill holes in ceiling joist which supports the upstairs floor

pamelar Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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May 28, 2012, 03:36 PM

Can you drill holes in ceiling joist which supports the upstairs floor

Can you drill holes in ceiling joist which supports the upstairs master bedroom to rewire a kitchen without compromising the support of the upstairs?

hkstroud Posts: 11,929, Reputation: 899

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May 28, 2012, 06:24 PM

Yes,

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