cwsample
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Hello all, new to the forum but I've really enjoyed reading through a lot of posts so far. I'm hoping all you more experienced builders can give me some ideas on how best to tackle this; this is my first shop build, so I'm trying to make sure I do it right the first time.
I have a 30' x 40' metal building with a free-span metal frame that has been spray-insulated. I'm trying to not do a lot of framing/plywood throughout, minus the bathroom in the corner. I've installed the panel, but I'm trying to figure out the best way to wire the rest of the shop. Since I don't have wood studs to drill through for my wiring, my first thought was to use either EMT or PVC conduit along the metal perlins, but then I don't have a way to support the boxes for outlets, switches, etc. Minus doing at least a stud or metal bracing for each drop, what would you all suggest? Pictures below for reference of my set up. Bathroom (including drops for 220v water heater and clothes dryer) is in the opposite corner of the panel, so I have a bit to run.
Thanks in advance for your ideas!
I have a 30' x 40' metal building with a free-span metal frame that has been spray-insulated. I'm trying to not do a lot of framing/plywood throughout, minus the bathroom in the corner. I've installed the panel, but I'm trying to figure out the best way to wire the rest of the shop. Since I don't have wood studs to drill through for my wiring, my first thought was to use either EMT or PVC conduit along the metal perlins, but then I don't have a way to support the boxes for outlets, switches, etc. Minus doing at least a stud or metal bracing for each drop, what would you all suggest? Pictures below for reference of my set up. Bathroom (including drops for 220v water heater and clothes dryer) is in the opposite corner of the panel, so I have a bit to run.
Thanks in advance for your ideas!
