Having a home built from the ground up is an exciting adventure that many future homeowners dream about for years before it finally becomes a reality. In many cases, people choose to do a lot of the construction with their own two hands or with the help of some friends. This can be an extremely rewarding experience for the person who has construction know-how.

Once you get some of the basics established in your new home construction plan, you will need to call an electrician. Glendale residents can trust The Electric Connection to install new wiring, outlets, lights, and electrical panels needed in new home construction.

The electrical portion of home building should never be handled by somebody who is not a professional electrician. The potential for mistakes is too great when a non-certified person is wiring the home. This could lead to electrical fires or costly repairs in the future. Start your project the right way with a person who knows the proper way to complete the job and can adhere to strict building code guidelines.

If you have hired builders, you will still have the chance to pick your electrician. Glendale homeowners will need to pick a company who has a skilled, knowledgeable staff with a good, solid reputation. Don’t leave an important decision like this up to any contractor to decide.

Part of building your own home is having it designed to meet your specific needs. You will have the chance to talk with your home designer about where you want electrical outlets and how many you want to have. If you will be installing a hot tub or electric car charger, this is the time to do it and your electrician can ensure your electrical panel is adequate to support these needs. If you would like to learn more about hiring The Electric Connection for your new home construction project, give us a call today.

Commercial buildings require special considerations when it comes to electrical wiring. Most commercial buildings do not have the luxury of a wooden frame to run wires through, so other wiring methods must be used. Some of those are discussed below.

In some instances, armored cable may be used. This type of cable, known as teck cable, is available in nearly any size and features a core made of the desired number and sizes of wires, protective jacketing, flexible aluminum armor, and in some cases a weather-resistant exterior jacket. Teck cables can be pulled through conduit, cable tray, or be buried directly in the ground as long as the cable is rated for direct burial and certain burial depths are adhered to. Teck cables can also be installed in hazardous locations by using special explosion-proof cable fittings and approved sealing compounds. The main advantage to teck cable is its ease of installation and versatility. When using a cable tray system, cables can also be easily added or removed at any time.

With this basic knowledge of the types of electrical wiring methods used in commercial buildings, it is easy to select the best option for any installation.