Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago

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Here I do my best to address the following topics/questions:
What size hole can I drill in a joist?
Where should I drill holes in structural floor joist?
Can I notch a joist?
How can I run plumbing drain lines through floor joist?

0:00 - Holes Through Floor Joists Intro
0:45 - The Concepts For Drilling Floor Joists
1:58 - Largest Size Hole Allowed Floor Joists
2:50 - Hole Placement On A Floor Joist
3:53 - Proximity To Other Holes
4:54 - Notches In Floor Joists
6:31 - Sloping Factor In Holes
7:40 - Holes Less Than 2" From Edge
10:56 - The Crew

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