Storm-Ready Design Project


Electrical Wiring with Metal Studs Video

Bob joins electrician Jose Rodriguez as he installs wiring in metal framing at the storm-ready house. Rodriguez uses plastic boxes with plastic flanges to house the wiring. Rodriguez also attaches a protective nail plate over the wiring where it crosses the furring strips. The wires are then tied to the studs and run down to the box where they are connected.



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Electrical Wiring with Metal Studs

Bob joins electrician Jose Rodriguez as he installs wiring in metal framing at the storm-ready house. Rodriguez uses plastic boxes with plastic flanges to house the wiring. Rodriguez also attaches ...



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Bob joins Dan Gerry from Tranquility Plumbing as they punch holes in the metal studs for the CPVC tubing that will carry the hot and cold water through the house. ...
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