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Used to hate pre-wiring new builds, but a messy job changed my tune
I mean, for years I thought pre-wiring was just extra work with no real payoff. I'd rush through it, just get the cables in the walls and call it good. But then I did this one house where everything was a mess later, and the drywall guys were pissed. Idk, maybe it's just me, but that job was a wake-up call. So now I take my time, label every run, and use those little plastic guides to keep things neat. Last week, I finished a big pre-wire and the foreman actually complimented how clean it was. Felt pretty good, not gonna lie. Changing my approach saved me a headache and made the next steps easier for everyone.
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black.jordan7mo ago
Actually, those plastic guides are okay but running conduit is WAY better for future proofing. I did a job last year where we put in empty conduits to the main media spots, and when the homeowner wanted to upgrade to fiber later it took like twenty minutes. Saves so much trouble down the road.
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miller.linda7mo ago
Plastic guides are trash, but conduit isn't some magic fix either. The real problem is when people run cheap, skinny conduit that's impossible to pull new lines through later. If you're gonna do it, use the big stuff. Otherwise you're just wasting money on a fancy tube that fails when you need it. It all comes down to doing the job right the first time.
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