I need to run a cable through the brick veneer external wall. I was wondering if I should drill from outside in or from inside out. From outside in I can drill in between the bricks. Drilling through the mortar is softer. But I cannot see what is behind the brick and can accidentally drill into existing wiring or something. From inside out, I can cut a small hole on the dry wall which is small enough to be covered by the cable wall plate but big enough to see and avoid drilling into any existing wiring. But I may be drilling into the brick. I think there is a wood board in between the insulation and the brick veneer. Any suggestion on which way is better ?
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Cut your small hole in the drywall where you wanted to be look inside to see what you can see and if it’s clear measure from a reference point like a window or door across and down to find that spot and drill from the outside
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Install a low voltage electrical box (old work) where you want the cable. Check clearance, drill from outsisde.
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Drill from outside - otherwise you will "explode"/mushroom the veneer by penetrating from the inside - kinda like wood splinters on the backside of a piece of wood your drilling.
You can act like a standard cable TV installer and just grab a 3' bit and blast anywhere that seems convenient... (LOL - that's what I've seen them do).
You can act like a standard cable TV installer and just grab a 3' bit and blast anywhere that seems convenient... (LOL - that's what I've seen them do).
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