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Conduit
Conduit is a protective tube that routes wires and makes it easier to replace or add wiring later.
Why it matters
Conduit can future-proof key pathways so you can upgrade technology without opening walls.
Where people get this wrong
Conduit helps most when it goes to useful places like attics, basements, and media locations. Conduit still needs a plan for bends and pull access.
Real-world example
Today you only need one data line to the office. Five years later you want two lines and a camera feed. A conduit path can make that upgrade a weekend project instead of a renovation.
Where this hits your build
This matters during rough-in and before drywall. Once walls close, adding or moving wiring becomes expensive. Plan ahead.
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