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PANEL INSTALLATION GUIDE TOC > BEFORE YOU START > ROOF T&G, ROUT FOR WIRES

Roof T&G, Rout for Wires

B. Install your roof tongue & groove.

C. How to rout your timbers for wires. If you have suspended lights, fans, or any other wiring needs on your second or third floors, you and your electrician need to think about these before you start to panel your home. Also before you put down your second floor decking. An excellent way to run wires to tough locations is by routing the outside and/or the top of timbers. Figure 5 shows an example of this. After your T&G and roof panels are installed, you can wire from inside into the 1/4" gap between panels, then down to your wall panel. Be sure to wire before you foam with expanding foam sealer.

Figure 5. How to rout wire chases in timbers before you panel

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