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Default removing sections of drywall (and putting them back)

On Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:13:14 -0600, "Kevin"
wrote:

I want to run some new circuits to my drywalled and insulated shop.

The panel (100A seperate from house with shutoff at the pole) is about 2
feet from the ceiling and the outlets are 20+ feet away and will be 4 feet
down from the ceiling. Walls, ceiling are all drywalled, taped, and mudded
and textured.

I have a pretty low slope roof so I don't think I can get over to the top
plate from the attic.

I was thinking to cut away a "bay" width of drywall so I can get access to
the top plate.

Any tips greatly appreciated. I'd really like to minimize the damage to
the drywall as it's professionally installed and textured.

Thanks,


Make a small hole and look around inside with a light and flex mirror
before taking out a large section. Doing a ceiling patch would be my
last resort. Someone said, "There can not be too many electrical
outlets in a shop."