Ferrino 0 Posted January 7, 2012 What is the best way to run ethernet cable from the interior to the exterior of a stucco-surfaced home, please (wooden studs with metal lath)? Do you just drill a hole and pass some sort of PVC conduit through it, weatherproofing any gaps with some sort of caulk? Also, how do you anchor junction-boxes etc. to stucco securely? Is the PVC conduit seen in Home Depot good enough? Any advice would be welcome! My main concern is messing up the hole and allow ingress of water... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulsonLaw 0 Posted January 7, 2012 Here's what would work... http://www.google.com/imgres?start=36&num=10&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=rUN&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=551&tbm=isch&tbnid=aWjDZZuE3QzthM:&imgrefurl=http://www.aquaguardinjection.com/sources%2520and%2520evidence%2520of%2520basement%2520leaks.shtml&docid=DpL5WBBnp6ZBCM&imgurl=http://www.aquaguardinjection.com/images/Elec%252520conduit%252520entry%252520%252520-%252520above%252520grade.jpg&w=1600&h=1200&ei=1rMHT_7fIarL0QHgmvClAg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=597&vpy=189&dur=2636&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=169&ty=83&sig=100015088544292073863&sqi=2&page=3&tbnh=151&tbnw=193&ndsp=10&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:36 I would use the tube mortar that comes in caulk like tube. As for mounting it, make a tight fit & use a tapcon screw through the unit to the stucco.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted January 7, 2012 One tip: when drilling from the outside, angle the hole upward (or, angle it downward when drilling from the inside), so water can't run in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulsonLaw 0 Posted January 7, 2012 One tip: when drilling from the outside, angle the hole upward (or, angle it downward when drilling from the inside), so water can't run in. ^^^ That's a good tip, 5* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
