ᐅ Flush-mounted video doorbell in external wall insulation system. Should it be pre-installed or prepared in advance?

Created on: 22 Jun 2023 20:18
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sysrun80
The external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) is currently being installed on the construction site. The 10cm (4 inches) insulation boards have already been attached.

I plan to install a flush-mounted video door station. The device is about 5cm (2 inches) deep and weighs around 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds).

Question: Is it better to prepare for this installation now (and if so, how), or can it be cut out later without major problems?
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Malunga
24 Jun 2023 21:06
sysrun80 schrieb:
Unfortunately, I can’t find one that fits the sizes. 100x220cm (40x87 inches) is too small...

This is the installation diagram I need

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Take a closer look at Kaiser; the universal one should fit well.
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sysrun80
24 Jun 2023 21:25
Length: 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Width: 100 mm (3.9 inches)
Height: 60-160 mm (2.4-6.3 inches)

The width is fine. However, I need a length of 234 mm (9.2 inches) 😕
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Malunga
24 Jun 2023 21:26
sysrun80 schrieb:



The width is fine. However, I need a length of 234mm (9.2 inches) 😕
It’s the same with my outdoor installation; you can either install two brackets or drill new holes in the flush-mounted box accordingly.
The bracket doesn’t have to be flush with the unit, it just needs to serve as a kind of “anchor.”
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sysrun80
24 Jun 2023 21:39
I think I'll go with the beam and simply drill new holes.

Thanks again for the tip!
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sysrun80
24 Jun 2023 21:41
One more question:

Do I need to determine the installation depth in advance, or can I still adjust it after the plaster has been applied by adding or removing "rings"? I would initially set the base with a few "rings," cover it, and then complete everything to the correct depth later.
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Malunga
24 Jun 2023 23:21
Once plastered, it’s finished. Nothing can be changed afterward. The rings have a build-up height of several millimeters, allowing you to determine very precisely what your final plaster thickness will be.