Do’s And Don’ts When Drilling, Cutting & Notching A Hole Through Wood Stud Framing! | DIY Tips!

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On this episode I'm going to show you the Do’s And Don’ts When Drilling , Cutting & Notching A Hole Through A Wood Stud Framing! DIY Tips tutorial for Beginners!
HERE ARE THE CODE CHAPTERS REFERENCED ON THIS VIDEO:
International Residential Code:
- R602.6 (Drilling and notching of studs)
- P2603.2.1 (Protection against physical damage) Structural and Piping Protection
- TABLE E3802.1 (Chapter 3) General Installation And Support Requirements For Wiring Methods
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[@larshawg5465]

If you use a notch in a 2x4 and plan to run wires or plumbing through them, it is absolutely necessary to put a steel plate over the notch. In my opinion, notching a 2x4 is a just a bad idea. If you don't steel plate the notch, and someone hangs a picture and nails through to the wiring or plumbing, and the nail hits it ... you're screwed.

[@KalanzoHI]

You can't tell me that last bit wasn't a pun. If it was intentionally a pun, you nailed it.

[@matteyo24]

Thank you for this video. Very clear and succinct, easy to follow for a newbie

[@parkth3car]

Big thanks for this video! Super clear and concise. Saved me time learning!

[@josephnorcalusa1710]

Great video thanks bro !

[@heshakajayawardena5612]

Another great video. Would be very helpful if you put out another one for top plates and other studs of studs.

[@Ginx-pe4si]

How many notches can be made on one load bearing stud?

[@Bedsheet_Necktie]

Good video 👍. What is the code for notching a fire block stud on an exterior wall?

[@ediaz8786]

How many holes can you put in the same 2×4?

[@jssj4539]

How many holes can you put in the same 2x4

[@2012tkdstudent]

Hello! I'm an apprentice plumber. Im studying mechanical properties and protection of building materials and structures. My book says maximum diameter of bored hole is 40% of stud depth, not %60. That limitation is for boring in interior partition. Can you double check please?

[@OGCJ10]

I recently had my bathroom remodeled. The idiot contractor notched out the interior corner studs for the water pipes but the notches are about 70% of the stud. Each stud has two notches. How do I go about attempting to fix this? How can I add stability back to the studs ?

[@danstvguy]

In the case of a load bearing stud isn't the depth about 1 1/2 " instead of 3 1/2? Isn't 3 1/2 " the width?

[@funnyharleyman]

You would not want a long notch because assuming it’s 2X4’s and your 7/8 inches deep, you need to cover plate the wiring. At that depth, I would also cover EMT, I’ve seen people drill dry wall screws dead center into piping. I almost always drill holes, not crazy about notching.

[@algolove185]

You said dont put notch and hole in same area/level but what should be min. vertical distance between them?

[@sayyedzuber7689]

GERAT

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you!

[@tevman69]

What is the minimum location that the bored hole can be below or above the notch?

[@FixThisHouse]

Hi! I didn’t see anything on the code, just says nothing within the cross section of the notch 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

[@michaeldalessio4038]

Is it necessary for bad music to be 3 times as loud as audio ?

[@Brandonbikes]

If the wall is non load, why can't you cut more than 25??

[@zimzob]

The stud still needs to be able to support its own weight, plus the weight of the drywall attached to it, as well as resist buckling due to lateral force (like if a person or a piece of furniture leans against it)