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I already have asked this question just want a second opinion.
i am building a reckroom and want to bolt a 2x4 wall to the steel i-beam .is it allowed bycode to drill a 1/4 hole in the flange of the steel i-beam so than i can use a nut and bolt?
or is their something else that I can do?
Just want to pass inspection from the building inspector>
You have no problem drilling holes for nut and bolt. There are a few other choices:
PAT (powder actuated fastener) that shoots a nail through your top plate and into the I beam. This tool would also do an excellent job of pinning the bottom plate to the floor.
Use a self drilling screw through your top plate into/through the flange. This will require good grade self drillers - the same ones you would use to fasten down deck boards on a trailer. If you can't push hard enough it may be easier to drill a lead hole.
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| Comment | thank yopu for your answer just want to do tne job right. is their any limiation on the size hole that ucan drill? just curious | ||
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