Just painted some backboards...

[stickboy1375]

I could be mistaken but it looks like your wires might be what some consider bundling. Are those Jimmy straps? and are they rated for romex?

They are called stak-it's from 3M., they are rated for NM. Also, its not more than 24"...

 

[emahler]

Probably someone started doing that because early in their career they did a job where that was spec'ed.
They were told to 'Paint these backer boards with this fire-retardant paint."
"Why?", asks the apprentice.
"Because we're required to." is the foremans' response.

if it's good enough for an engineer, it's good enough for me

actually, unless we buy a pre-painted board (which i don't know if it's fire retardant paint or not), we never paint backboards for a resi service...

 

[dcspector]

I agree, I can see a building code requiring FR plywood in some construction types, but not in typical dwelling units.

Yeah Bob only in type 1 and 2 construction per IBC 603 Dwellings are typically not.

 

[tonyou812]

They are called stak-it's from 3M., they are rated for NM. Also, its not more than 24"...

My bad, it was late when i looked at the picture

 

[satcom]

if it's good enough for an engineer, it's good enough for me

actually, unless we buy a pre-painted board (which i don't know if it's fire retardant paint or not), we never paint backboards for a resi service...

I knew you had some hack in you!

The plywood they use today, does not need paint, we like the idea of using stackers to dress the panel.

 

[emahler]

I knew you had some hack in you!

The plywood they use today, does not need paint, we like the idea of using stackers to dress the panel.

there's a lot of hack in me...

 

[bikeindy]

Pictures...I want to see pitures. Please?.