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cross bracing between joists will block PVC pipe from 96% furnace

10 years ago

The space between a pair of my floor joists will be needed for the intake/exhaust PVC pipes for my new 96% furnace. The existing cross bracing will have to be lost. What can I retrofit to keep the joists stable? I was thinking of putting in tightly fitting 1X4 hardwood slats directly under the floor from joist to joist and then another slat bridging the bottom of the joists once the pipes are in.

Or is there a better way?

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jackfre
10 years ago
Your plan is fine. All the adjoining joist, I assume, are blocked in so the joists aren't going anywhere. Put one 2x4 or such directly under the pipe. You can't have to many hanger/supports
jaansu
Original Author
10 years ago
thanks Jack, I like to overbuild anyway when dealing with my home.
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