When can you freely drill medium to large sized holes in studs or door jambs, and when do you need to be concerned about damaging the structural integrity of the structure?
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1please define "medium" & "large" sized holes. And are you talking about timber members?– Mike PerryJul 13, 2011 at 21:02
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2There's a big difference between studs that are part of a load-bearing wall (where there is a compressive force on the stud from the structure above) vs a non-load-bearing wall. Answers should take this into account, if the question can't be clarified (since it's worded very generically now).– gregmacJul 13, 2011 at 21:53
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@gregmac: I'm thinking in particular of a door jamb, but I was wondering more generally about both cases. Thanks for the clarification.– jrdiokoJul 13, 2011 at 22:05
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If a plumber does the work, then yes :-)– BryceNov 19, 2013 at 4:25
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Just found this useful document (direct link to PDF) on the web. It explains in a much clear manner than I can, plus it contains some good, easy to read diagrams.
- Notching & Boring Guide for Floor Joists & Stud Walls in Conventional Light-Frame Construction by Western Wood Products Association
