Accidentally drilled through ceiling joist hanger, how dangerous is that?

I was trying to install a ceiling curtain hanger using #10 1-1/2 screws. I found the joists with a stud finder, and started drilling pilot holes. At some point at each one, I felt it needed a bit of pressure to go through, but being my first time drilling through joists/studs, I didn't know how much pressure was needed. For context, the holes are 2.25 inches from the wall, into the center of the joist. Now I was taking a look in my balcony, which has the joists exposed, and saw that each joist was held with that I think is a metal joist hanger, which extends around 2.5 inches from the wall. Now I'm pretty sure if the same hangers are used on the other interior side, then that's what I drilled through. How okay is doing that - and I do rent in an apartment building, am I screwed if this causes any damage? submitted by /u/titan_of_saturn [link] [comments]

Apr 27, 2025 - 01:17

I was trying to install a ceiling curtain hanger using #10 1-1/2 screws. I found the joists with a stud finder, and started drilling pilot holes. At some point at each one, I felt it needed a bit of pressure to go through, but being my first time drilling through joists/studs, I didn't know how much pressure was needed.

For context, the holes are 2.25 inches from the wall, into the center of the joist.

Now I was taking a look in my balcony, which has the joists exposed, and saw that each joist was held with that I think is a metal joist hanger, which extends around 2.5 inches from the wall.

Now I'm pretty sure if the same hangers are used on the other interior side, then that's what I drilled through.

How okay is doing that - and I do rent in an apartment building, am I screwed if this causes any damage?

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