At the risk of sounding silly, is there *no* way to run the duct between the joists rather than
across them?

Even if it's a considerably longer run, it would be better than having the floor collapse ;^)

Eric Law


"Aaron Fude" wrote in message
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Hi,

How does one install an exhast fan when the joists run parallel to the
outside wall. My prospective contractor recommends drilling holes in
the joists. This is a larger bathroom so I need a larger fan so I am
going to have 6" holes in my joints. Isn't that effectively cutting
them in half? What could be an alternative solution?

Thanks!

Aaron