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RReborn reacted to 75gmck25's post in the thread Questions for Cutting Framing for a new NM-B run (old work) with
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IIRC, in my AHJ you are required to foam or caulk around any top and bottom plate penetrations to provide fire blocking. Its a really... -
RReborn replied to the thread Questions for Cutting Framing for a new NM-B run (old work).Will do. Thank you for all of your help!
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RReborn reacted to larry4406's post in the thread Questions for Cutting Framing for a new NM-B run (old work) with Like.
Yes At the day job, we firestop all holes drilled thru top and bottom plates in framed wall assemblies. It does not damage the wire or...
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RReborn replied to the thread Questions for Cutting Framing for a new NM-B run (old work).Help bring me home, guys... Shall I put fire-rated greatstuff expanding foam in the bored holes in the top plate and the stud? This...
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RReborn reacted to larry4406's post in the thread Questions for Cutting Framing for a new NM-B run (old work) with Like.
Correct - do not bore holes thru the flanges of an engineered joist. We use the Arlington fan box and attach to engineered joists if...
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RReborn reacted to OccupantRJ's post in the thread Questions for Cutting Framing for a new NM-B run (old work) with Like.
I have a DeWalt 90 degree battery drill that my son and I both have used on occasion to drill down through top plates in tight quarters...
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RReborn replied to the thread Questions for Cutting Framing for a new NM-B run (old work).Thanks. I generally agree, I tried to stay away from that style box. I originally wanted to go with the style you suggested, actually...
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RReborn replied to the thread Questions for Cutting Framing for a new NM-B run (old work).First post updated with schematic/revised questions to try to make things more clear. Good suggestion. I agree, I'm leaning on going...
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RReborn reacted to dscheidt's post in the thread Questions for Cutting Framing for a new NM-B run (old work) with Like.
Don't cut your subfloor if you can do the work through the drywall. Drywall is much easier to fix. I'm not clear what you're saying...
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RReborn replied to the thread Questions for Cutting Framing for a new NM-B run (old work).No rush at all. I made those cuts yesterday, and the project is on pause at least for the rest of the day. I appreciate it!
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RReborn replied to the thread Questions for Cutting Framing for a new NM-B run (old work).That was already super helpful and at least limits my 'options' I was evaluating, so thank you very much. Please let me know what I can...
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RReborn posted the thread Questions for Cutting Framing for a new NM-B run (old work) in Lighting & Electrical.This weekend warrior is tackling another project, and as usual, I've got questions. I'm sure I'm overthinking a lot of this, but I'd...
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