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    lag bolt in middle of two ply 2x4

    Sorry guys. I guess I am looking for more than just "no this is bad". Has someone tested this? My wood manual does not say you should not do this. If you see a metal joist hanger nailed into a member with a horizontal check. Do you tell the contractor to replace the receiving beam? If a...
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    lag bolt in middle of two ply 2x4

    Can you pls elaborate why.
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    lag bolt in middle of two ply 2x4

    yup I could move it over.
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    lag bolt in middle of two ply 2x4

    I guess I had visioned that they find two pieces that sit perfectly flush with each other. And if they are screwed together on either side of the lag location, they should not separate very easily. Could use a bigger fastener though.
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    lag bolt in middle of two ply 2x4

    I am hanging some weight from a small beam. About 300lbs. Normally I would use a 4x4 and drive the lag in the middle of it. Has anyone found any issues of driving a 1/4" lag bolt between the plys of a 2 ply 2x4 built up member?

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