How do I build light switches and electrical outlets into the Iso-Wall system?
Every room has its own unique configuration and we defer the exact solution to the expertise of the on-site builder/contractor. However, as a general rule, electrical outlets usually occur around 10″ off the floor. This places them between the bottom resilient channel and the second resilient channel up from the floor. You should offset junction boxes to take into account the additional thickness of the resilient channel and 2 layers of drywall, as well as the small thickness added by the layers of Wall Damp material, making the total wall thickness in the range of 1-3/4 inches. It is recommended that you leave a 1/4″ gap between the edge of the box and the wallboard that should be sealed with acoustic caulk, identical to the edges of the wall. Face plates can be screwed tightly to the boxes once the caulking has had sufficient time to dry. For light switches, you should plan ahead so that appropriate adjustments to the resilient channel spacing can be made to avoid interfering with an
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