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    Re-using old wood studs?

    Hi there, I just bought a sfh in Queens NY. Demolished old lath and plaster wall and found the original 120 years old woods are still holding up good. I have a limited budget and a lot of things to replace, for example original cedar shake roof, electronic and plumbing. Was wondering if I can...
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    Overbored 2x4s in load bearing wall (balloon framed)

    We have a 1920's balloon framed cape home. We opened a bathroom wall and noticed that six consecutive studs were bored approx. 75% of the way through; this is in an exterior load bearing wall on the first floor of the house. This was done at least 50 years ago and there's no bowing or...
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    Stud Drilled From The Side

    Hi everyone, Hoping to get some guidance on what to do. I hired a plumber to come install a new washing machine box. However, he went and drilled a whole section off of one of the studs in the wall in order to fit the box between the studs. I did some research and found the document for...
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    Over-cut / bored studs in interior bearing wall, DWV

    I'm a new home owner who's recently become interested in DIY and homebuilding best practices, and wondering the best way to resolve some apparent code violations after multiple contractors have done work on a structural wall during our still in progress bathroom remodel.
 The wall involved is...
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