Pre-wiring in the Design Phase Ensures Lower Costs and Greater Functionality

The initial designing, planning, and building phase of a new home can be an exciting time. The inner muse gets to work, considering how everything will come together, from lighting to paint colors, furniture, and architectural features. It’s a lot to consider. And, somewhere in the midst of it all, the pre-wiring—a key element to your home’s comfort, convenience, security, and entertainment—gets left behind.

Here, we’ll explore the importance of home wiring services and getting your pre-wiring done at the start of your project instead of addressing it later. This pre-wiring is the backbone of much of the latest technology. Here’s what it does for your home in Coeur d’Alene, ID.

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What Is Pre-wiring?

Pre-wiring refers to installing the cabling, conduits, and wiring for low-voltage electronics. It’s completed right after the high-voltage electrical wiring and before the drywall and insulation are installed. Installing this important wiring now reduces the extra costs and time associated with removing drywall, planning around existing infrastructure, and disruptive retrofitting. You’re also ensured systems that work as wanted while retaining the aesthetics of your new home.

This wiring supports the current technology you’ll install and future-proof your home to support new systems, electronics, and other devices. Some devices supported by low-voltage pre-wiring include whole-home distributed audio-video systems, home theaters, lighting, security systems, motorized shades, climate control, and your internet network.

The Importance of Pre-wiring

Much pre-wiring in today’s connected world involves hardwiring for your home network. While wireless solutions can support smart home systems, hardwiring provides a much more stable connection, enhances security, and frees up your Wi-Fi for the devices that rely on it. It’s also faster and much more reliable.

By installing as many hardwired points as possible, we create an environment that can grow and expand as technology and your needs change. The ability to hardwire security cameras, 4K HDR displays, and in-ceiling speakers, for example, relieves the pressure and possible congestion on your Wi-Fi.

Electrician and Low-Voltage Provider 

All-encompassing home wiring services include high-voltage wires for electrical switches and outlets as well as low-voltage cabling for AV systems and automation. And that’s where Summit Technology Group comes in. As full-service electrical contractors, low-voltage technicians, and automation experts, we provide our clients with all their needs under one house. There’s no need to subcontract different parties and deal with the headaches of miscommunication or planning. 

Because we are an all-in-one service provider, we can ask the right questions in anticipation of what’s on your “someday” smart technology wish list. With the right framework, we can always integrate upgrades and the latest technology. By mapping out the locations for devices now and in the future, we develop a comprehensive cabling framework that considers your future technology and audio-video plans. 

Are you ready to future-proof your home and create a scalable home automation and entertainment base? To learn more about home wiring services or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Summit Technology Group today.