I was thinking of drilling a hole from the inside of the house to the outside to run a speaker cable out to our patio.
How is this best done?
When we installed (had installed) the wood stove, I know the installer was careful to ensure that the vapor barrier was maintained, i.e., he sealed the chimney's penetration where it went from the room below to the attic above. Now I wonder if the same should not apply even if you make a hole through the wall?
My plan was to drill a hole, insert a conduit (VP-rör) and ensure it was sealed around it with some type of putty, silicone, or filler, to finally pull the speaker cable through the conduit. Lastly, I was thinking of filling the conduit with, for example, silicone.
However, the above is entirely unacceptable if there is a vapor barrier/plastic film in the wall that must be sealed.
Does anyone know anything?
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(With the risk that the question has ended up in the wrong thread, sorry for that, if so.)
/Martin
How is this best done?
When we installed (had installed) the wood stove, I know the installer was careful to ensure that the vapor barrier was maintained, i.e., he sealed the chimney's penetration where it went from the room below to the attic above. Now I wonder if the same should not apply even if you make a hole through the wall?
My plan was to drill a hole, insert a conduit (VP-rör) and ensure it was sealed around it with some type of putty, silicone, or filler, to finally pull the speaker cable through the conduit. Lastly, I was thinking of filling the conduit with, for example, silicone.
However, the above is entirely unacceptable if there is a vapor barrier/plastic film in the wall that must be sealed.
Does anyone know anything?
)(With the risk that the question has ended up in the wrong thread, sorry for that, if so.)
/Martin
it can't be that dangerous with a small hole, how would it be for everyone who has hung pictures and hooks on the walls
above the stove is one thing where it gets extra hot and can go up into the attic. the wall is no danger.
above the stove is one thing where it gets extra hot and can go up into the attic. the wall is no danger.
It is indeed an advantage to be able to seal VP pipes/hose with a bit of silicone at the plastic, BUT you can't tear down the wall afterwards... So as the builders above say, drill and seal to the best of your ability. You seal the pipe/hose externally with a small piece of latex at the cables!