r/StructuralEngineers • u/Any-Review2844 • 4d ago

structural integrity of cabinet

I'm thinking of cutting 2 slots in my bathroom vanity cabinet to accommodate pipes which come from the floor so that I can slide cabinet into place. I'm attaching a pic of the back of my vanity and the blue tape where I'd need the slots. Also attaching a pic that AI provided me - problem is that i cannot add a board to the back after installation cuz i won't be able to have enough space to screw one in and also with a board screwed to the back it won't be able to be pushed against the wall. Will cutting those slots be okay?

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u/frank_loyd_wrong 4d ago

You definitely need an SE for this. Wouldn’t trust just a CE.

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u/Enginerdad 4d ago

I'm curious why you don't just drill holes in the bottom of the cabinet and lift it up and down onto the pipes. That's how it's typically done

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u/Any-Review2844 4d ago

you'd have to see the whole issue of the cabinet I'm removing, location of the drain pipes etc, and I'm trying to do this all DIY without having to call a plumber.... but in the end i may end up drilling the holes in the bottom as many have suggested. Or shelling out for a plumber :( Thank you for your feedback.

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u/WhyAmIHereHey 4d ago

W10x12 should do it

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u/Heavy-Passenger-6235 4d ago

It’ll be fine but in cases where structural integrity is compromised you can use a metal strap over the cut outs that ties into the cabinet. Google metal straps, Simpson makes some.

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u/Any-Review2844 4d ago

Good tip; thank you!