Warning: A simple drop in a new build turned into a 4 hour crawl space hunt

Had to run a line to a bonus room over a garage, but the builder blocked the main chase with a huge hvac duct. Ended up having to drill a new hole from the attic through three plates I couldn't see. What's the weirdest thing you've found blocking a planned route?

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wells.reese8d ago

Ugh, that's the worst... Found a full brick wall once where a chase should've been. Like, who does that.

the_lucas8d ago

A full brick wall? That's just crazy. I can't even picture the thought process that goes into sealing off a chase like that. It's one thing to have a duct in the way, but a whole wall of masonry is a whole other level of bad planning. Makes you wonder what they were trying to hide.