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Old 11/4/09, 10:10 PM
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What is the maximum size hole that can be put into the web of an engineered wooden truss floor joist?
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What is the maximum size hole that can be put into the web of an engineered wooden truss floor joist?
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Found it on a past post....mark I think you were thinking of Roof Trusses

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Found it on a past post....mark I think you were thinking of Roof Trusses

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No i was actually quoting the international residental building code chapter 5 (floors) code article R502.11.3



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Drilling holes in I-joists. The flanges must never be cut or notched, but fairly large holes can be cut through the webs (the largest holes are permitted at midspan). TruLine Truss staff should be consulted to determine maximum diameters for holes near supports.
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What is the maximum size hole that can be put into the web of an engineered wooden truss floor joist?
Huge Holes are allowable---
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Huge Holes are allowable---
Exactly...see the manufacturer's installation info...



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