Hello!
I want to attach a network cable to the fiber cement board that is on the foundation elements (L-elements). I have searched and found different screws for attaching fiber cement boards to wood and steel studs, but I can't find any recommendation on what screw is used to attach things directly to the board itself. We are not talking about any significant loads. Ideally, you might know of a suitable screw with a drill tip or similar, otherwise, maybe there's a solution with a plug?
I want to attach a network cable to the fiber cement board that is on the foundation elements (L-elements). I have searched and found different screws for attaching fiber cement boards to wood and steel studs, but I can't find any recommendation on what screw is used to attach things directly to the board itself. We are not talking about any significant loads. Ideally, you might know of a suitable screw with a drill tip or similar, otherwise, maybe there's a solution with a plug?
It was a bit trickier can't you glue?
Cable duct that you glue and maybe secure with some screws.M menhir said:
I have now tested the options in the thread and am writing the results in case someone else is having the same considerations:
1. Glue: I tested with Biltema's Multibond (not Rapid but the regular one) instead of Tec 7. It worked so-so. Spot gluing with just under 20 cm intervals was not sufficient, but fully glued it stuck fairly well. I say fairly because the glue had difficulty adhering everywhere on the cable. This might be because it was an outdoor network cable (with goo in it) if they have different plastic than indoor cables. I wouldn't dare to rely on glue as a permanent solution, but for temporary solutions, it would work.
2. Electrician’s screw and cable clips: This worked well. I first tried screwing directly into the board, but then the outermost layer of the cement board "bubbled" up around the screw, which wasn't very nice, although it was quick. I then tried pre-drilling with a 3 mm drill and the screw held nicely without the cement board layering. So, it was pre-drilling and screwing.
Thank you for your help!
1. Glue: I tested with Biltema's Multibond (not Rapid but the regular one) instead of Tec 7. It worked so-so. Spot gluing with just under 20 cm intervals was not sufficient, but fully glued it stuck fairly well. I say fairly because the glue had difficulty adhering everywhere on the cable. This might be because it was an outdoor network cable (with goo in it) if they have different plastic than indoor cables. I wouldn't dare to rely on glue as a permanent solution, but for temporary solutions, it would work.
2. Electrician’s screw and cable clips: This worked well. I first tried screwing directly into the board, but then the outermost layer of the cement board "bubbled" up around the screw, which wasn't very nice, although it was quick. I then tried pre-drilling with a 3 mm drill and the screw held nicely without the cement board layering. So, it was pre-drilling and screwing.
Thank you for your help!