Walls and Ceilings - Notching a Load-Bearing Wall

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hwrd69
04-11-04, 07:31 AM
I am getting ready to rough in valves for my new vanity area. The wall is an outside wall (therefore load-bearing). If I am going to center my set-up on the available wall, I would have to notch one of the load-bearing studs enough for part of the valve to fit in and to allow access for line hook-up. What is the proper way to do this? Is there a proper method to notch a load-bearing stud that makes it both safe and proper?

Thanks for your assistance.

prowallguy
04-20-04, 05:36 PM
I can't help you, I have no idea, but this will bump it up to the top and maybe one of the mods can help you.
A_unique_name
04-21-04, 07:24 AM
If this is ONE stud that is going to have a 1" max hole in then there really shouldn't be a large concern about creating a hole.

If this is like 4" or something then you might need to think differently.

If you are really concerned about doing this maybe you can insert a new stud very close to the one that you are about to notch. This should help take load off it.

awesomedell
04-25-04, 02:34 PM
Follow the last poster's advice & you'll be fine. :)