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Drill 50mm hole in load-bearing 4" stud
Hi!
My first post
I have the desire and need to drill a 50mm hole through a stud that is 2"4 and is load-bearing. I realize it might not be the smartest idea (?). Is it possible to mount two additional studs on either side to increase "load-bearing capacity"? I have the option to do this.
The reason for the large hole is the installation of a central vacuum system.
Attached are pictures showing other installations that I will move or remove (so I'm not asking about that concern). Red circle is where I thought to drill, but maybe a little higher up. Green lines symbolize additional studs that I can mount. These also of course need to be drilled through.
Grateful for answers.
Regards, Tommy
My first post
I have the desire and need to drill a 50mm hole through a stud that is 2"4 and is load-bearing. I realize it might not be the smartest idea (?). Is it possible to mount two additional studs on either side to increase "load-bearing capacity"? I have the option to do this.
The reason for the large hole is the installation of a central vacuum system.
Attached are pictures showing other installations that I will move or remove (so I'm not asking about that concern). Red circle is where I thought to drill, but maybe a little higher up. Green lines symbolize additional studs that I can mount. These also of course need to be drilled through.
Grateful for answers.
Regards, Tommy
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· Blekinge
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Remember not to build in the pipe joints visible in image 2. And welcome to the forum!
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