Attaching Metal Siding To Emt

This practice would add another element of curb appeal.

Attaching metal siding to emt.

10 32 grounding screw into the threaded hole in the metal box extension and connecting a short length of copper wire grounding pigtail to the screw. Today we show the verycoolgang 3 different ways to attach two pieces of m. Then nail them to the surface you re working on leaving 16 inches 41 cm between each strip. Then connect the grounding pigtail to the ground wire or wires in the plastic box with a wire connector.

Cj nielsen who wrote about working with emt in crash course in conduit in fhb 273 also advises using stranded wire rather than the solid wire that s typical in homes. 3 ways to attach metal to metal without welding. Of each box and within 10 ft. To install the furring strips start by cutting them to size so they run from one end of the surface to the other.

Putting up furring strips will help even out the surface you re working on so the metal siding doesn t look wavy. Attach the box to the concrete with plastic anchors and panhead screws photo 10. Metal siding can be painted to match the home s color scheme if desired. Emt conduit position straps within 3 ft.

Connect the ground wire in the plastic box to the metal box extension by screwing a no. To install the corner caps slide the rims under the appropriate sheets of metal siding. Screw self tapping screws or sheet metal screws through the strap and into a structural member of the metal building. Hammer nails into the caps to ensure that the siding and caps are secured firmly together.

Repeat this process to attach all other boxes as well as the straps that hold the conduit to the masonry.