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My buddy in Tampa argued that drilling a new hole is always faster than trying to fish through existing walls, which really made me question my whole approach.
He said 'You spend 45 minutes fighting a wall that might be packed with insulation when a clean 3/8-inch hole and a grommet takes 2 minutes and looks pro,' and now I'm rethinking my entire process for retrofit jobs.
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gavine4125d ago
I hear your buddy's point about the clean hole being faster, but I've had too many clients freak out over new holes in finished walls. Fishing might take longer, but it keeps the drywall guy off my back. Plus, some of these old houses have plaster that can crack for feet from a new drill point. My rule is to try the fish first unless it's a drop ceiling or an attic run.
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jade_grant9520d ago
Man, @gavine41 is totally right about the plaster. That stuff is a nightmare. I learned the hard way on a 1920s reno. One small drill hole and we had a crack all the way to the ceiling. Fishing is slower for sure, but patching that mess took way longer. Now I always check for plaster first, feels like it saves a headache every time.
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simonw4125d ago
Yeah, my old boss swore by fishing first too lol
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