Why Should I Pre-Wire
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Are you building a new home? Wondering what to prewire? And what about all the new wireless technology? Do you worry if it’s worth it to prewire? Whether you are building a home that you plan to partially automate or if your intention is to have a fully automated smart home, pre-wiring is a great way to build the infrastructure. While it is possible to go back in later and add the wiring for these things, it is so much easier to do it before the drywall goes up. No holes to cut, no wire to trace, and no mess to clean up later! Win, Win, Win!
What To Pre-Wire
Security
Comfort and peace of mind mean having a security system that you can believe in.
Security systems for pre-wired homes ensure your family and valuables stay safe in these times of uncertainty and rising criminal activity. Smart security systems these days allow you to protect your home at all times. Combining lighting and motion detectors, it can be virtually impossible for anybody to tell if you’re at home or away. This is excellent for minimizing the risk of burglary, and in most cases, a security system can connect to your smartphone or tablet, allowing you immediate notification of an issue if/when it does arise.
Lighting
It’s all about seamless, smart control. If you are thinking about smart lighting, you will need wire to connect the lights and keypads, as well as the dimmers to the panels. Once the lighting system is in place you will be able to manage it with your device, remote, touchpad or even your voice control. or Smart Speaker.
Entertainment
When it comes to the most tangible day-to-day impact of pre-wiring, you’ll probably notice it most when it comes to setting up your home entertainment system. The last things you want to see when you’re watching a movie in your home theater or listening to your whole-home music are a bunch of wires! Pre-wiring for an indoor and outdoor entertainment system is a must, as all cabling for your components is discreetly hidden behind walls. By pre-wiring all the speakers and screens will provide you a better overall system from the start!
Future Needs
Remember that you may want to upgrade your security system in the future. Are you planning to add a camera sometime down the road? Maybe you will add to your home theater at some point? Prewiring for the things you MAY want to add later will save you money and trouble later, making all of these wants more attainable.
Time To Sell
Remember that you may not be the last person to live in your home. If this is not your forever home, think about the resale value of having the infrastructure in place for resale value. Putting some effort into hiding your wires now will pay off in the future. Having an easy to navigate system, with well-concealed wires is a great way to make sure that – should you ever try to sell the property – you will always enjoy the best value. Most buyers, regardless of the market, want to move into a property where they have to do minimal work or changes.
In a nutshell:
Establishing the wiring before you put up your final walls in your home is much less expensive than retrofitting. The fact that your house’s infrastructure is still accessible means you won’t have to pay extra costs on installing. The Bottom Line is that Pre-wiring prior to finishing the sheetrock just makes sense. Yes, you can absolutely retrofit. We do it all the time for customers who move into existing homes. But when you have the opportunity on a new home construction, our best advice is to go into the project with pre-wiring at the top of the list of priorities for a smooth build that anticipates all your new home’s future needs. Build the infrastructure now and save the headaches and expenses later.
Contact us at the start of a design, build or remodel to help with your pre-wiring needs.