After the tiles, I started working on the bathroom exhaust duct run. I had to cut a 5" diameter hole in 3 pieces of 2 X blocking and then through brick. I have been putting this off for a while. I knew it was going to be rough.
It did not start off very well. Using the 5" hole saw was much harder than expected. I started by almost smashing myself in the face with an out of control drill. The second the teeth bite, the drill goes all over the place. I switched to my cordless which is less powerful and that helped.
The hole got a little mangled on this side.
I'll come back later an strap it up to the joist a little better. I had cut the hole in the brick wall above the HWH about a month ago. That's when I got my first complaint from a neighbor.
The vent had to come through the brick and then through the first deck joist. This joist is not carrying much load so I am not too concerned about a 5" diameter hole.
This hole is for a future radiator loop to the back room. I have been borrowing the bad ass hammer drill from Joe and need to give it back. No more holes in the masonry walls... at least for this project!
Before the caps game started today I was able to build the shelves in the bathroom. They worked out pretty well. Having the nail gun really sped things up.
Before
A photo with all the shelf support in.
Complete!
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