how to run wires down through continuous LVL garage headers

[Stevenfyeager]

A local building code requires garages here to have an LVL header run across the overhead doors plus past the doors, many times running across the entire wall, one end to the wall to the other. For exterior lights or interior outlets, etc, how do you run wiring down from the ceiling ? Thank you

 

[Rick 0920]

Adjust your circular saw blade to cut a shallow groove and nail plate the entire header. Check your local building codes, you may be able to drill through them. They may have a stipulation of just how much you take out. If no cutting or drilling is allowed, then it's EMT or Greenfield over the header then back into the wall.

 

[infinity]

You would need to check with the LVL manufacturer but you should be able to drill a hole near where the end support is for the beam.

 

[VirutalElectrician]

A local building code requires garages here to have an LVL header run across the overhead doors plus past the doors, many times running across the entire wall, one end to the wall to the other. For exterior lights or interior outlets, etc, how do you run wiring down from the ceiling ? Thank you

Can't you come in from the corners for outlets?

I convince people to put can lights in the soffits now instead of on the exterior walls. A much cleaner look and I hate driving by houses with wall mounted lights and just seeing a bright dot instead of nicely washed walls with light.

 

[ptonsparky]

Can't you come in from the corners for outlets?

I convince people to put can lights in the soffits now instead of on the exterior walls. A much cleaner look and I hate driving by houses with wall mounted lights and just seeing a bright dot instead of nicely washed walls with light.

That reminds me. I want some up/down wall washers to replace mine. Needing a project and that should fit the bill.

 

[Seven-Delta-FortyOne]

You can come down the side wall and around the corner and up.

Also, if the header is wall to wall, there will (should?) be double or triple king studs and trimmers at the door edge. Between those is where all your stresses are, so drilling between the king and the corner stud *should* be OK. But check the mfr literature.