pipes?
#1
11-26-00, 02:12 PM
Ok, I have no idea on this that would be why I'm asking. But the house I am moving into, current in the basement, all of the water pipes are ran under the beams. Now my question is that would be be possible, or legal(?) to reroute them through the beams? They are currently the old pipes and I would also like to upgrade them to PVC, and that would be the other reason I'm asking. Since I'm upgrading, why not reroute.
#2
11-26-00, 03:22 PM
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Since you're upgrading, why not use copper?
Yes, you can do this. Be sure to drill the holes exactly in the middle of the joist to avoid weakening the joist. Don't drill really big holes. Secure the pipes well to reduce water hammer noise.
Yes, you can do this. Be sure to drill the holes exactly in the middle of the joist to avoid weakening the joist. Don't drill really big holes. Secure the pipes well to reduce water hammer noise.
#3
11-26-00, 07:50 PM
I'm going to diagree with John on this one. Deffenitly, DO NOT drill holes in the beams. Although frowned upon, you could drill an occasional hole in a joist, but run the new pipes, wheather copper or poly B under the joists.
