Hi there.
I am looking to access some plumbing directly behind the first floor joist, via my attached garage.
The kitchen floor joist is sitting directly on the top of the concrete wall in the garage (whose floor is about 18-20" lower than the kitchen/main floor). Above the joist is obviously a 2x4 insulated stud wall.
Can I cut a square out of the centre of the joist to get access back there? If so, how big can I go? I'm assuming since the joist is NOT a hanging joist (it's sitting on concrete), that I can get a pretty large section out of there without worrying? Once I'm done I fully plan to fasten a new piece of plywood to the joist to cover the hole.
I'm definitely no carpenter (obviously!) but can someone please let me know if what I am looking at is feasible and what limitations I have?
Thanks.
Eric
I am looking to access some plumbing directly behind the first floor joist, via my attached garage.
The kitchen floor joist is sitting directly on the top of the concrete wall in the garage (whose floor is about 18-20" lower than the kitchen/main floor). Above the joist is obviously a 2x4 insulated stud wall.
Can I cut a square out of the centre of the joist to get access back there? If so, how big can I go? I'm assuming since the joist is NOT a hanging joist (it's sitting on concrete), that I can get a pretty large section out of there without worrying? Once I'm done I fully plan to fasten a new piece of plywood to the joist to cover the hole.
I'm definitely no carpenter (obviously!) but can someone please let me know if what I am looking at is feasible and what limitations I have?
Thanks.
Eric