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[slowbubblecar]

Nice work. Also, you need to pound metal plates over the studs where the wiring goes through (there are plates made for it). For the walls, I would have probably just used poly for a vapor barrier and used standard R13. The stuff you used is primarily used for exteriors under the siding.

[428gt]

Originally Posted by slowbubblecar

Nice work. Also, you need to pound metal plates over the studs where the wiring goes through (there are plates made for it). .

You only need nail plates where the there is less than 1.25" from the edge of the bored hole and the face of the stud...usually as long as you are somewhat centered in a 2x4 stud (or more towards the wall) using a 7/8" bit you are just fine.

[slowbubblecar]

Originally Posted by 428gt

You only need nail plates where the there is less than 1.25" from the edge of the bored hole and the face of the stud...usually as long as you are somewhat centered in a 2x4 stud (or more towards the wall) using a 7/8" bit you are just fine.

I usually do it regardless to show the inspectors I am not trying to take short cuts and because you can buy them for cheap.

[428gt]

Originally Posted by slowbubblecar

I usually do it regardless to show the inspectors I am not trying to take short cuts and because you can buy them for cheap.

Most inspectors would probably look even closer if they saw that many nailplates They'd probably actually start looking closely in boxes even.

[rose0529]

Originally Posted by 428gt

If it is to code, why are there still wires hanging below the trusses?

They are all nailed into place with clips now, we just hadn't gotten there before the picture was taken.

Originally Posted by slowbubblecar

Nice work. Also, you need to pound metal plates over the studs where the wiring goes through (there are plates made for it). For the walls, I would have probably just used poly for a vapor barrier and used standard R13. The stuff you used is primarily used for exteriors under the siding.

Thanks, I'll have to pick up some metal plates
I used that method of insulation cuz it's what was recommened to me.

The walls are all framed up, the wire is all wire'd, surround sound is wired in. I ran the cable from the garage to the attic, and found a way to the basement last night. Have a couple little things to finish up and and will be drywalling this weekend.