Attic Wiring

12-29-2008, 04:48 PM	#1
Texasyankee Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3	Attic Wiring My attic is full of power wires that go over joists and generally lay on top of everything. Nothing is coded or labeled to tell what it is ect etc. It's messy and too easy to step on. How do I clean this up? Ideas?

Warning: The topics covered on this site include activities in which there exists the potential for serious injury or death. DIYChatroom.com DOES NOT guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained on this site. Always use proper safety precaution and reference reliable outside sources before attempting any home improvement task!

12-29-2008, 05:12 PM	#2
InPhase277 My License Ain't 4 Sale..   Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga/Hamilton, Al Posts: 1,813	Attic Wiring Quote: Originally Posted by Texasyankee My attic is full of power wires that go over joists and generally lay on top of everything. Nothing is coded or labeled to tell what it is ect etc. It's messy and too easy to step on. How do I clean this up? Ideas? You could run a 2x4 parallel with the cables, that way you step on the board instead of the cables. Or, you could notch a recess into the joists to fit the cables in, then place a metal nail plate over them.

12-29-2008, 06:17 PM	#3
Texasyankee Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3	Attic Wiring I'd rather notch the joists. can I take maybe a 3in X 3in notch without compromising the integrity of the joists ?

12-29-2008, 06:24 PM	#4
Mike in Arkansas Member   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Western Arkansas Posts: 305	Attic Wiring Quote: Originally Posted by Texasyankee I'd rather notch the joists. can I take maybe a 3in X 3in notch without compromising the integrity of the joists ? NO!

12-29-2008, 07:30 PM	#5
InPhase277 My License Ain't 4 Sale..   Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga/Hamilton, Al Posts: 1,813	Attic Wiring Quote: Originally Posted by Texasyankee I'd rather notch the joists. can I take maybe a 3in X 3in notch without compromising the integrity of the joists ? No. I was thing more like the depth of the wire. 1/2 to 3/4". 3 inches is way too deep.

12-29-2008, 10:03 PM	#6
jamiedolan DIY'er     Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Neenah, Wisconsin, USA Posts: 2,030 Blog Entries: 2	Attic Wiring Quote: Originally Posted by Texasyankee I'd rather notch the joists. can I take maybe a 3in X 3in notch without compromising the integrity of the joists ? That size of a notch would SERIOUSLY COMPROMISE the structural integrity of your home. A 1/2" to 1" would not be nearly as big of a deal, assuming this is a larger joist. Jamie __________________ Jamie Dolan - Neenah, WI To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Need Help Uploading Photos? To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. .