I also thought this could be a problem if nailing floorboards on top. From
=
what I understand it is better to make the hole as close to the centre
(ver=
tically) as possible and away from the ends. If needing to put through
alot=
of cables it is better to cut out a rectangular slot along the length of t=
he joist than a bigger hole.
Ive head mention of wiring snakes for cabling in this sitation. I however
d=
ont know where to get one :-)
Claude
----- Original Message -----
From: Andy Laurence
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 1:37 PM
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Quickies .. pulling cable.
From: Tony Butler
> Stay away from the edge of the wall, and don't
"cheat"=
; by just cutting
a chunk
> out of the top of the joist a-la dodgy plumber style - this is
=
the
best way to
> weaken your joists.....
Oops! Erm....
For Sale, one automated home. Slight work needed for
MOT. =
; =C2=A3offers ;-)
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