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Great film, I’ve been meaning to watch it again :) There are lots of similar wall systems for commercial applications, google ‘wall panel system’ for some exam
by quickthrowman 1y ago
Great film, I’ve been meaning to watch it again :)
There are lots of similar wall systems for commercial applications, google ‘wall panel system’ for some examples. It is super useful when you add something that is recessed in the wall later on.
Gypsum wallboard aka drywall is used because it’s cheap, light, it’s easy to install, and easy and cheap to finish.
For wiring at least, the wall itself isn’t the enemy, that’s easily navigable with a drill bit, multitool (or a rotozip, or a jab saw), and fish tape, it’s the dang ‘hardlid’ (drywall or wood, non-removable) ceilings that complicate things.
ACT grid ceilings make adding receptacles, switches and jacks into a finished wall pretty easy, you just drill into top of the wall, cut an opening in the wall, and use a fish tape to pull in your wire or cable, and then put in your cut-in box or LV ring and your device or jack.
- MisterTea 1y agoI have ran a lot of wiring in my time. Opening walls is simple. closing them up is a PITA. Little openings you need to patch, plaster, sand, paint. Days of work to cover a hole that takes seconds to make with a keyhole saw.