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this guy was putting new wiring into my house and to get the wire in he drilled into my rafter of my house three times, how bad is the damage? needs replaced?
 
Depends how big the holes are and how close together. Generally it’s not a problem and fairly common practice
 
this guy was putting new wiring into my house and to get the wire in he drilled into my rafter of my house three times, how bad is the damage? needs replaced?
Have you any pics you could post.
 
heres a look, im sure this wasnt needed, it looks extensive to my naked eye
 

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