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Cut through rim joist?

From: bill.holben@mso.umt.edu
Category: Foundations and Basements
Remote Name: 216.47.48.57
Date: 15 Jan 2005
Time: 02:56 PM

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I am installing a new boiler into my house and the best (easiest) solution for venting appears to be to cut entirely through the 2 x 10 rim joist (I need a 9-1/2" tall x 7-1/2" wide holefor the stacked inlet and outlet fixture). I am a bit leary about cutting through the entire joist. On the other hand, everything is tied together (subfloor, floor joists, plate, foundation). Should I go ahead or should I look for another solution that does not require cutiing entirely through teh rim joist? Bill

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