Install insulation before wiring?

colt zantop · Jul 18, 2019

Hey guys, just a quick question, do you normally install roll insulation in the walls before wiring is done?

Any info would be great!

The Cobbler · Jul 18, 2019

wiring then insulate . cut the insulation to fit around the boxes/wire etc

colt zantop · Jul 18, 2019

The Cobbler said:
wiring then insulate . cut the insulation to fit around the boxes/wire etc

Thanks!

anythingyoucanimagine · Jul 19, 2019

My inspectors all wanted to see the wiring before I insulated or closed up the walls. (for rough inspection)

readhead · Jul 19, 2019

You will realize very quickly that the insulation would be in the way while you rough in the electrical and any other systems.

tarmy · Jul 19, 2019

The inspectors will demand, likely, to see all the wiring without it being buried under whatever the insulation is...

colt zantop · Jul 19, 2019

Thanks guys!

rburke65 · Jul 20, 2019

Easier to wire then insulate.

coljar · Jul 20, 2019

I insulated, then wired my garage, but it's all in conduit.

ard · Jul 20, 2019

drill one hole through a stud with insulation installed.

It will quickly set you to the correct answer...

colt zantop · Jul 20, 2019

ard said:
drill one hole through a stud with insulation installed.

It will quickly set you to the correct answer...

Hahaha. Makes perfect sense now!