Overview of Structured Wiring
One of the most vital steps in the construction of your home is (or was) the blueprints. With out the blueprints it is impossible to construct a quality home.
The communication wiring inside your home should not be treated any differently. A well thought out structured wiring plan is a necessity in today's world.
"Structured wiring" offers you the ability to wire your home with cables for video, telephone and data. Everything is run through the inside of the walls, eliminating visible wires. Rooms can contain enough outlets to give you the maximum use of the wiring, both now and for the future. This means you can finally put the television anywhere you want, regardless of where the cable comes into the house and you will have the flexibility to expand with your family's future growing needs.
“Structured wiring” is a concept that anticipates the present and future electronic needs for every room of your household. Structured wiring systems can be thought of as the electronic foundation for your home.
As telecommuting grows in popularity and the internet and cable television become staple items in American households, "future-proof” wiring techniques become a necessity for anyone building a home today. The research firm, Parks Associates, reported that 48% of all new homes will be pre-wired with structured wiring by 2007.
"Structured wiring" opens many possibilities for your home. Your television can be networked to allow everyone in your house to watch the same show from a single DVD player. Your computers can be networked to share files, internet connections and even a common printer. Home offices can be built with separate phone lines for voice, fax, modem, computer networking, and rooms can be prepared for both cable and satellite reception. These are just a few examples.
A home built with "structured wiring" can be added to gradually as your needs and budget allow, but you have to plan ahead. The wiring for "structured wiring" should be installed before you fill your wall cavities with insulation and cover them with drywall. After the "structured wiring" is in place, your system can be developed at whatever pace suits your needs.