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  1. Jim5000

    3/4" holes in Floor Joists

    Thanks jdg.... so in your opinion, my structure is fine apart from a few localized areas (where the holes exists). But the localized areas are supported by 2x8's so the odds of having a problem is close to nothing (because deflection is not the problem). I realize this is your opinion based...
  2. Jim5000

    3/4" holes in Floor Joists

    I agree Mike, the steal strap idea is a good plan 'just in case'. 1.25"x3'.... how thick should the straps be?
  3. Jim5000

    3/4" holes in Floor Joists

    No, they are new holes... I can't believe you gueseed it, I was planning an orgy party and I was only going to invite people that are in the 200 pound + range, so I need to know if I have anyting to worry about. From what I can tell, and correct me if I'm wrong. The joists have now become...
  4. Jim5000

    3/4" holes in Floor Joists

    I appreciate all the chatter! here is an update.... the joists span only 11 feet (not 12). My house has a 1.5 foot thick piled stone foundation. There is a supporting beam in the middle (4 2x8's thick, spanning the length of the house- 30 feet long- douglas fir). On each side of that are the...
  5. Jim5000

    3/4" holes in Floor Joists

    Hello, my floor joists have one 3/4" holes in 10 of the floor joists (in a row, with PEX tubing in them). The problem is that they are located only 1" from the bottom of the joists! the Joists are 2x8 wood on 16" cetres. They span 12 feet. Do I have a structural issue? If so, how do I repair...
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