Lingwendil
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Oddball situation I have here, and I haven't had any luck in a search for what to do.
I am remodeling a detached 12x16 workshop into a home office/game room, and in the process I'm running CAT5E to multiple locations in order to have hardwired connections everywhere I think I could need them- primarily for the use of multiple desktop computers and a media center. I have no desire to abandon this idea for wifi, as wired is in my experience a much better solution when possible. Also, I already had a 500 foot supply of cable, multiple gigabit ethernet switches, as well as a bunch of keystone jacks so the out of pocket cost is very, very low to implement for me here.
I have already run most of the in-wall wiring, and I'm getting ready to install an On-Q/Legrand EN1400 14" square in-wall structured media panel for the router and wiring to all tie in to. This will be a nice tidy solution, and really looks like exactly what I want. Having done low voltage and cable installation in the past I really like using these panels when they are there.
https://www.legrand.us/audio-visual...4-inch-enclosure-with-screw-on-cover/p/en1400
The only thing I'm finding I'm not sure on is what to do behind it. These are 2x4 walls, with R13 fiberglass being put in. These panels are usually located in a closet somewhere on an interior wall between two interior rooms. I'm installing it facing the interior of the building, but on an exterior wall. The building is sheathed with plywood, stucco over the sheathing, and there is tar paper between the plywood sheathing and the studs. There are mounting tabs dimpled out on the rear of the panel, which would give a small 1/4" or so airgap that would result behind the panel. I will be putting insulation all around the panel, of course, but thinking if I should be doing something to the space between the panel and the sheathing. Should I install at least a radiant barrier, or some thin pink Comfortseal type foam sill sheeting behind the panel? I think at the very least I want some sort of vapor barrier and to seal off the openings from the plywood sheathing.
Any input on what would be a decent idea? I'm thinking that simply putting something behind it to keep it separated from the sheathing is wise here. I don't want to ruin my insulation job by forcing air infiltration to flow in exciting ways and negate the work I'm putting in.
I am remodeling a detached 12x16 workshop into a home office/game room, and in the process I'm running CAT5E to multiple locations in order to have hardwired connections everywhere I think I could need them- primarily for the use of multiple desktop computers and a media center. I have no desire to abandon this idea for wifi, as wired is in my experience a much better solution when possible. Also, I already had a 500 foot supply of cable, multiple gigabit ethernet switches, as well as a bunch of keystone jacks so the out of pocket cost is very, very low to implement for me here.
I have already run most of the in-wall wiring, and I'm getting ready to install an On-Q/Legrand EN1400 14" square in-wall structured media panel for the router and wiring to all tie in to. This will be a nice tidy solution, and really looks like exactly what I want. Having done low voltage and cable installation in the past I really like using these panels when they are there.
https://www.legrand.us/audio-visual...4-inch-enclosure-with-screw-on-cover/p/en1400
The only thing I'm finding I'm not sure on is what to do behind it. These are 2x4 walls, with R13 fiberglass being put in. These panels are usually located in a closet somewhere on an interior wall between two interior rooms. I'm installing it facing the interior of the building, but on an exterior wall. The building is sheathed with plywood, stucco over the sheathing, and there is tar paper between the plywood sheathing and the studs. There are mounting tabs dimpled out on the rear of the panel, which would give a small 1/4" or so airgap that would result behind the panel. I will be putting insulation all around the panel, of course, but thinking if I should be doing something to the space between the panel and the sheathing. Should I install at least a radiant barrier, or some thin pink Comfortseal type foam sill sheeting behind the panel? I think at the very least I want some sort of vapor barrier and to seal off the openings from the plywood sheathing.
Any input on what would be a decent idea? I'm thinking that simply putting something behind it to keep it separated from the sheathing is wise here. I don't want to ruin my insulation job by forcing air infiltration to flow in exciting ways and negate the work I'm putting in.