Ill reference it but I do believe the building codes are no more than 25% of the cross section of a load bearing stud and 40% of a non bearing wall joist can be notched or board. Granted local JHA can trump that. I also should have mentioned to make sure by doing what I describe will clear inspection first
PT wood is a whole different ball game
Last edited by sparkyinak; 10/20/13 03:11 PM.
