"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article ,
IMM wrote:
Not if you don't go down too deep and it is with 25% of the span
from a wall, and the floor boards around the nlotches are screwed
not nailed.

The correct way to try and regain some of the lost strength is to
screw a steel plate across the notch. This has the added benefit of
protecting the pipe to some extent.

Correct way? That is only one way.

Judging by your recent posts, 'correct' has no place in your 'head'.

My posts are above your head.