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sntstvn2 t1_ivur1m7 wrote

Reply to comment by MpVpRb in Ok to run dryer pipe through 2x6 studs? by the_other_sam

I have a similar dilemma in my townhome. Been trying to figure out a solution for 10+ years and cannot think of one. That said, I will NEVER consider drilling in anything loadbearing. The term alone should tell anyone, especially laypersons such as I, NOT to fuck with them in any way whatsoever.

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clutchthirty t1_ivvrehb wrote

> Been trying to figure out a solution for 10+ years and cannot think of one.

Build a soffit?

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ntourloukis t1_ivw3c49 wrote

Take out the drywall of the whole span from a stud that isn’t in your way at the beginning of your run to a stud after your run. Reframe the area with a “beam”. Use the first stud that isn’t in your way as a king, put a jack stud next to it, cut material out of the two studs you want to go “through” to the height of your jack stud plus the width of the beam (5 1/2, 7 1/4, feel free to overdo it), place another jack next to the far king stud. Double or triple (depending on wall thickness) up a 2x6 or 2x8 for your beam that will rest on your jack studs.

Basically like you were putting in a window or door. Just a normal header.

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sntstvn2 t1_ivyz4gr wrote

As an English teacher, I can totally read and understand what you are describing and how/why it solves the problem.

As an English teacher, I'm also smart enough to know when to call someone like you to come and do the job for me! ;)

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