Cutting rafter for soil pipe that runs parallel to wall

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Hi all, I have an issue in a new en-suite where I could ideally do with cutting a section of a rafter out to get the soil pipe closer to the exterior wall of my house. The rafter runs parallel to the wall so would I be able to resin bolt the rafter to the load wall and then cut a section out of the rafter. Something similar has been done in the master bathroom but without taking the floor up in there I can't see exactly what they have done.
 

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Hi all, I have an issue in a new en-suite where I could ideally do with cutting a section of a rafter out to get the soil pipe closer to the exterior wall of my house. The rafter runs parallel to the wall so would I be able to resin bolt the rafter to the load wall and then cut a section out of the rafter. Something similar has been done in the master bathroom but without taking the floor up in there I can't see exactly what they have done.
Yes, no problem. For all intents and purposes, the floor and ceiling material could be collected with a batten screwed to the wall.

Joist not rafter. (y)
 
Rafters aside, who the heck did that joint in the electrical cable?
I have a feeling that there will be an undersized terminal block under that tape, leading to potential problems
once the floor has gone down.

When I say potential problems I mean circuit failure, overheating, possibly fire.
If your tiling the floor then you need to get that joint done correctly now.
 
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Thanks, that's not a joint it's a couple wires taped together by the sparkie for the lights but thanks for the eagle eyes
 
OP,
As above with the wiring - the tape needs stripping, & maybe a Wago Junction box fitted.

Ref the joist and the WC and the arrangement of the joist bay items - do you want any further advice or comments?
 

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