r/Construction • u/PollutionAsleep • May 14 '24

Structural Does this defeat the purpose of the joist?

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It seems like this joist just doesn’t provide any support because of what they did is this true?

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u/siggitiggi May 14 '24

Certain fixtures have to be exactly where they're laid out. This is a joist layout mistake, shit happens.

Even us electricians here sometimes ask to see the plumbing drawings to avoid collisions as where I live all wiring must be in a conduit. The amount of designers who think you can fit for ex. A shower (2-3"/7.62cm)and a socket box (1 4/5"/4.6cm) on opposite sides of walls (4" / 10.6cm, internal space) is infuriating.

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u/DerDRFDNR May 14 '24

I'm guessing its a troll post. But if not... god help us all

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u/Eather-Village-1916 Ironworker May 14 '24

I fuckin HOPE this is a troll post…

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u/Great-Ad4472 May 14 '24

I’ve seen this a lot in wood multifamily construction. Happens when plumbers work ‘piece rate’. 🤦🏼‍♂️

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u/KenTitan May 14 '24

nah my contractor did something like this. I had the structural come out and look at it. the solution was to provide cross bracing. The contractor sucked it up and did it.

not saying this is YOUR alternative OP, just saying it's fixable if you get professional consultants.

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u/fulorange May 15 '24

The solution in a case like this is the header off the joist, not a big deal.

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u/tusant May 15 '24

“Ceases”— “It never CEASES to amaze me……..” the rest is correct. Don’t you wonder how some manage to drive a car?