[gt1935]

Have 1x2 old furring strips attached to block wall. The old nm wiring does not cross the furring strips. The wire goes up between the furring strips for a light switch. Is this installation still acceptable?

 

[J. V.]

It was until you opened the wall.

 

[ront02769]

Still is if you didn't see it.

 

[BigDaddy13]

We have the same kind of house, cinder blocks with furring strips...nothing is easy with this setup. I believe that installation is still fine. When researching it for my house before, the wire needed to be 1 1/2" or so away from the furring strip, so an errant nail would not penetrate the wire.

 

[J. V.]

We have the same kind of house, cinder blocks with furring strips...nothing is easy with this setup. I believe that installation is still fine. When researching it for my house before, the wire needed to be 1 1/2" or so away from the furring strip, so an errant nail would not penetrate the wire.

How do you guys insulate the outside walls when they are constructed like this. I know in warm climates this method of construction is very common as they need no insulation.
But you are in NJ. How do you guys insulate these walls? Serious question.

 

[BigDaddy13]

Our house doesn't have any insulation between the furring strips and drywall...or vapor barrier. It was built in the 1950's. Guess people liked being cold, back then:smile:

 

[J. V.]

Our house doesn't have any insulation between the furring strips and drywall...or vapor barrier. It was built in the 1950's. Guess people liked being cold, back then:smile:

I bet it gets cold in there with your winters!
I thought it was just the hacks around here, but now I see there are hacks everywhere.
Thanks BigDaddy!