cross-posted from: https://reddthat.com/post/39467662
A recent storm damaged the siding of my house so I’ll have to have it replaced. The thought occurred to me to run some network cabling behind the new siding (and likely new insulation) while its all pulled off. Should I run standard riser cabling or outdoor-rated cabling if I do so?
Obviously the most ideal solution is standard in-wall but I don’t have the appetite for such a project given half the house was built in the 19th century and I know such an undertaking would involve quite a few surprises that I almost definitely lack the know-how to handle, and I’ll probably be moving in a couple of years so I don’t want to invest too much time or money into the endeavor.
Alternatively is there a good type of conduit I could run instead?
I’d be mildly worried about the heat/cold cycles damaging the insulation of the non-outdoor rated cable, but it would probably take a long time even in an area that gets extreme temperature swings. If you’re moving in the next few years, I’d just stick with standard riser cable. However, if there’s any location that is at risk of getting wet or exposed to sunlight (UV), you should definitely stick with outdoor rated cable.