Move shower drain

[Clarkwgriswald]

Hi All,

Expanding my shower and need to relocate the shower drain. In the photo, the new drain hole will be where the WD-40 can is. There is a horizontal joist that is between the existing drain and proposed drain. Is the best way to drill through the joist, make new connection and sister the joist?

Thanks

Rick

 

[Terry]

What size is the floor joist?
With a 2x10 there is room for that. You should leave at least 2" on the top and 2" on the bottom of the joist. A 2-7/8" hole works for that on a 2x10.

 

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[Clarkwgriswald]

What size is the floor joist?
With a 2x10 there is room for that. You should leave at least 2" on the top and 2" on the bottom of the joist. A 2-7/8" hole works for that on a 2x10.

Thanks Terry. Yes, joists are 2 x 10. Do you think the joist will need to be supported with sister framing due to the hole?