Denver Build Update: Electrical Wiring Installation. 

A Smarter Way to Handle Electrical Wiring in a House

Our Denver build just entered the electrical pre-wire phase—and the results are already proving why EcoSmart™ Studs make it simple and efficient to wire electrical through a house.

One of the many benefits of using the EcoSmart™Stud is that the slots (thermal breaks) in the studs serve as a pathway for electricians to easily run electrical wires through the framing. For many electricians, drilling holes in studs takes a lot of time, it’s a big pain point of the electrical pre-wire. The EcoSmart™ Stud slots can save electricians 3-5 hours of electrical wiring installation and drilling time for the average size home. We are waiting to see what the electrician estimates their time savings with this custom home. As you can see from the pictures, they had predrilled pathways even around the corners, which are some of the hardest areas to get a drill to.

Time Savings for Plumbing Too

While electrical wiring installations may offer the most significant time savings, plumbers also save time in warmer climate zones. The 1″ slot is large enough to run water supply lines through, and with the 1 to 2 inches of spray foam between the supply lines and the outside wall, the possibility of freezing during a cold snap drops dramatically.

Cleaner Job Sites, Less Waste

Take another close look at the pictures, what else is missing? With all the drilling electricians have to do, there is usually A LOT of wood chips on the floor! In a typical electrical wiring installation, drilling creates a mess, and it usually looks like a group of angry beavers showed up and had a party. Not at this home! All the wood in the slots (thermal breaks) was taken out at our production facility and was used for animal bedding. This saves clean-up time for the contractor and saves wasted wood in the dumpster that can be used for other products.

The EcoSmart™ Stud supports faster builds, cleaner job sites, and smarter house electrical wiring, making it an environmentally responsible choice for your construction projects.