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  1. davidson55

    metal stud annoyances

    Thanks jkelley10, I have looked at that product and unfortunately the people making the aesthetic decisions have something else in mind. (custom shelacked mahogany). They also don't want any outlets in the baseboard itself. As for union contractors, thankfully we don't have any. I deeply...
  2. davidson55

    metal stud annoyances

    Thanks Hal, I couldn't have said it better myself. Engineer?! Architect?! Project Manager?! Electrical Contractor?! Union?! Try a thrifty Irishman and a bunch of Ecuadorians. Believe it or not, the world isn't perfect, not everyone understands the concept of an "industry standard", and...
  3. davidson55

    metal stud annoyances

    And to further clarify, sheetrock would cover the whole thing, including the pathway. Mudrings would be used along the pathway where faceplates are needed. (Unless a less-crude, prefab solution exists, but my extensive googling indicates that it doesn't)
  4. davidson55

    metal stud annoyances

    franklin97355 (TechnicalUser) 17 Mar 05 16:13 if you have metal studs inside the wall how are you going to have your large cable duct in there too? Are you planning to have the walls extra thick to accomodate the duct? I'm not too clear on what you plan. ================= As I suggested in...
  5. davidson55

    metal stud annoyances

    To further clarify, I'm looking for a kind of metal raceway that would go *inside* the wall.
  6. davidson55

    metal stud annoyances

    I guess what I'm looking for is a *rigid* in-wall cable duct that works reasonably well with metal-stud framing.
  7. davidson55

    metal stud annoyances

    Greenfield looks like the best option at this point, but does anyone know of an open-duct system I can use? We're talking about a LOT of greenfield if I have to go that route. I'd rather just have a horizontal pathway at 18" that I can put mudrings over wherever I need a faceplate. If such an...
  8. davidson55

    metal stud annoyances

    wires (TechnicalUser) 16 Mar 05 23:53 Use EMT conduit. I would hope they are using EMT for the electric. Just have the electricians run another set using 3/4" as a minimum. =============== From what I've seen that's quite uncommon for residential work here in Manhattan. They mostly use BX...
  9. davidson55

    metal stud annoyances

    Hello, I am planning an installation for a small, urban, multi-tenant luxury residential rental building that is currently undergoing a complete gut renovation, and I need some ideas for the routing of the horizontal cabling. Unlike an office setting, there will be no drop ceilings or other...

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