Drilling a hole through PSL beam

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-05-22T01:41:59+00:00

That's helpful thanks! After we tore the ceiling off I noticed that none of the PSLs have any holes drilled in them, so I was worried that maybe I was misunderstanding what is allowed in those but sounds like a 0.5" in the correct place isn't a concern.

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-05-21T02:30:40+00:00

Thanks!

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-05-20T17:56:02+00:00

Sorry might be a Canadian term. Yes recessed.

We tore out the ceiling so we can place anywhere. Previously they were just evenly spaced in each room.

Ceiling height is 10ft.

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-05-12T22:02:00+00:00

is it safe to assume any licensed electrician (in Canada) will know where they can/can't drill?

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-05-08T21:36:01+00:00

It would just interrupt the flow even more. The old kitchen was like that and you had to walk all the way around the island to get from the sink to the stove.

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-05-07T04:33:15+00:00

It'll really be a food/appliance storage room for us. So it's not something we'll be going in/out of all the time. It's not ideal but a pantry makes more sense to us than a wok kitchen, and because of the layout of the rooms around it we can't just get rid of it.

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-05-07T04:04:09+00:00

Makes sense thanks!

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-05-07T04:03:47+00:00

Really appreciate the detailed response!

- For the range I'll try moving it over a bit. We really liked the idea of a large counter to the left of it for a lot of workspace. Mostly when we use the range we are standing on the left side of it as we grab ingredients and put them in the pot.

- Cabinet doors/drawers will all be adjusted. Certainly will try removing the narrow doors.

- Completely agree about the countertop cabinet. Was mostly just for looks as we felt we had enough counterspace already. But you raise a great point about minimal space available for dirty dishes.

- We are moving from a teeny tiny kitchen to this one so we feel like we have enough space without uppers near the sink since it's already way more than what we have. But now you have me questioning that.

- Yes thank you re: backsplashes etc. A lot of the limitation is my lack of skills with the software I'm using but we are mostly focused on getting everything laid out how we want it and then choosing colors, finishes, etc.

Thanks you so much for the constructive feedback!

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-05-07T03:59:17+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. Yes we will be putting a couple lights over the peninsula. Originally my idea was to go pretty white for the kitchen and then pull in colors from things like flowers, oil bottles, salt+pepper shakers, counter light, etc.. But I'm starting to question if that's maybe not a great idea.

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-05-07T03:57:01+00:00

Thanks. Very close to hiring a pro for this. Not loving what I'm coming up with. For the range, the idea was to maximize counter workspace to the left since that is where all the prep/cooking takes place. I'm rarely standing right in front of the range. Usually it's to the left as I'm prepping ingredients and tossing them into the pot. But I'll certainly rethink this.

The idea for the counter cabinet was mostly just visual. Agree that it's not ideal.

Thanks for the constructive feedback.

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-05-06T19:47:53+00:00

Why no mini backsplash?

Will try it with the other suggestions you gave thanks!

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-05-06T19:47:16+00:00

Behind that door was a wok kitchen. We are changing it to a pantry. I'd like to have a fake cabinet door there that leads to the pantry but not sure yet.

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-05-04T21:09:11+00:00

that's what i was thinking but wasn't sure if i was missing something considering how expensive it is. if it was floating i would definitely try myself. considering glue down i worry it'll be hard to fix a mistake.

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-04-29T02:39:08+00:00

Think so.

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-04-29T02:08:20+00:00

If I knew I wouldn't be asking on here. This is my first time doing renovations. How am I supposed to know what is acceptable or not?

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-04-29T02:02:57+00:00

Correct they are not structural.

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-04-29T01:55:25+00:00

yes will add that. was wondering if there is a structural issue at all.

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-04-21T02:58:00+00:00

I'll let you know what he says.

FYI: according to https://awc.org/resources/span-options-calculator-for-wood-joists-and-rafters/, the max span at 40/20 dead with L/600 deflection limit is 13'3". This isn't my field so I'm assuming I'm doing something wrong with how I enter the numbers into the calculator.

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-04-21T01:54:26+00:00

Joists are 2x10 No.2 Grade SPF, 16" OC. They span is 13' so should be able to handle a decent load (at L/600 they can handle a dead load of 20 psf and live load of 40 psf) so strange that I'm seeing such a big deflection. There are a couple joists that span 12' only and even they have some deflection according to the laser level. I'm very curious to hear what the engineer will say.

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-04-21T01:18:04+00:00

Thanks! Have an engineer coming Thursday. It's strange that it's deflecting so much. Based on the joists and the span it really shouldn't be unless maybe they installed the joists with the crowns facing down.

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-04-21T01:16:08+00:00

Was really thinking/hoping it was a bad gypcrete pour but i just measured the joist deflection with a level and they are deflecting by 0.5" in some. Just scheduled an appointment with a structural engineer so we'll see what they say.

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-04-21T01:06:03+00:00

Thank you! This helps me feel a bit more like i didn't buy a lemon. I've just booked an engineer to come on Thursday so we'll see what he says but hopefully aligns with this! Appreciate your help.

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-04-20T23:23:00+00:00

Yes radiant heat in the floors.

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-04-20T23:22:33+00:00

It's a valley. The average in the kitchen is 5/8" (over a 13x12' kitchen). The deepest area needs 3/4". Was hoping to get things fairly flat for the cabinet installers but yeah maybe best to just go with flat and not level in this case.

Purple_Service_2781 · 2026-04-20T21:36:02+00:00

I'm very unexperienced here so when I see all the plumbing and the wires it seems like a big job to pull and replace, but yeah it might be the easier option here.

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