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We are updating the up stairs of our house. The great room will be the place where the entertainment occurs. I.E. big TV. We have a chance to relocate the box that will hold the cable. Newer flat screens tv have the option to be mounted on the walls, is it smarter to mount the box higher on the wall or at the normal level along with the electrical outlets?
Hi Jim, I like to do a hollow wall intallation on my flat screens. In your local hardware or big box store like HOme Depot you can get 1 1/2" or 2" cable grommets. I use a hole saw of the proper size and cut a hole in the drywall high, behind where the tv will go and low by the electric outlet being sure to stay in the same wall cavity between the same two studs. Then I run all my cabling inside the wall leaving a nice clean install without the wires and cables hanging in the open. Be sure to install the grommets before running the cable as they leave you a nice finished hole with a notched cap..I have attached a simple drawing as explanation. I hope this information helps, please feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com
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Bruce E. Johnson
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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.
Experience
Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.
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