"MartyZ" wrote in message
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I need to run wiring for my home entertainment setup thru an exterior wall.
This is obviously a load bearing wall and I assume that it's 2x6 beams, I
am not sure what the code is in NJ. This is the first floor of a two
story house and I wood need to drill holes in approximately 3 beems to go
accross a four foot span. I would appreciate any advice on if I can drill
or notch the beams and to what extent. Also these beams are above a
window, so I would also have a header beam to contend with. I appreciate
all advice.

Thanks;
Marty
I think you mean 'studs' (vertical), not 'beams' (horizontal). 2x6s would
never be used as anything but studs or sill/cap plates in residential
construction. Since this is near ceiling, are we talking about speaker
leads? Or is this coax feeds to the external antenna mounted on corner of
house?

If speakers, easiest method is to remove baseboard and run it behind that,
fishing down and then back up in the appropriate stud cavity. Being an
outside wall, you will be fighting with the insulation. If coax, usual
practice is to go through floor, then through basement ceiling and out
through band joist above the sill plate. (Unless you are on a slab, of
course.)

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