Corkery Customs & Remodeling LLC

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Some Kitchen Remodeling & shaker wainscoting

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04/30/2026

Living room upgrade/ fireplace mantel/ wall molding & Crown molding

04/29/2026

Small job. Interior door installation and some trim & drywall work.

04/16/2026

Custom built-ins.

04/10/2026

Integrated Baseboard Raceway System

The image illustrates a specialized architectural detail designed to manage electrical wiring within a wall assembly without compromising the building's thermal envelope or airtightness. By installing wood blocking behind a decorative baseboard, a dedicated "raceway" or channel is created. This allows electrical cabling and outlet boxes to be housed within the thickness of the baseboard and blocking, rather than being recessed into the insulated wall cavity, which is particularly beneficial in high-performance or airtight construction.

Key Components & Features

Insulated Wall Assembly: The cutaway on the left shows a standard stud wall filled with mineral wool or fiberglass insulation, emphasizing that the electrical system remains external to this thermal layer.

Horizontal Blocking: Two parallel wooden strips are mounted over the drywall. These act as a spacer, creating a void specifically for wire routing.

Wiring Raceway: The physical gap between the two pieces of blocking provides a protected path for electrical conductors (shown as black and copper wires).

Surface-Mounted Outlet Box: Indicated by dashed lines, the electrical box is integrated into the baseboard assembly rather than the wall itself, preventing air leakage through the electrical fixture.

Decorative Baseboard: The final trim piece that covers the blocking and wiring, providing a finished aesthetic while serving a functional structural role for the outlets.

Design Summary

This system represents a "service cavity" approach to residential construction. By keeping electrical infrastructure within the baseboard raceway, builders can maintain a continuous air barrier and full insulation depth within the exterior walls. This method simplifies future electrical upgrades and significantly improves the energy efficiency of the building by eliminating common points of air infiltration.

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