I've been looking at this for a while and am now really on the verge of taking the leap into a home security system. The main thing holding me back at this point is the wiring part of it. I just moved into a new home and the idea of cutting & patching drywall is really not appealing to me.
The house is pretty good size (3700sqft) and I'm wondering if thats an issue for the wireless sensors. To me, it seems like such a major PITA to run wiring for what I current see as :
2-3 motion sensors
9 window sensors
3 glass break sensors
2 door sensors
And thats only for downstairs. If I have an ELK I'd probably want to add some temp sensors and even motion sensors upstairs to give me more capabilities through CQC.
Also, whats the 'best' location for mounting the Elk itself? I have an upstairs closet with my audio dist/sonos equipment in it and I'd probably put in at least a 36' enclosure there (probably in the wall to make it easier to put in a conduit to the attic). The only thing with that is that I'd have to run wiring up to the attic, over about 20', and then down another conduit to the crawlspace and then to wherever I install keypads.
Alternatively, are there any recommended contractors in the Seattle are who would do the wiring? I guess if I did that then I'd still have to patch the walls though, huh?
The house is pretty good size (3700sqft) and I'm wondering if thats an issue for the wireless sensors. To me, it seems like such a major PITA to run wiring for what I current see as :
2-3 motion sensors
9 window sensors
3 glass break sensors
2 door sensors
And thats only for downstairs. If I have an ELK I'd probably want to add some temp sensors and even motion sensors upstairs to give me more capabilities through CQC.
Also, whats the 'best' location for mounting the Elk itself? I have an upstairs closet with my audio dist/sonos equipment in it and I'd probably put in at least a 36' enclosure there (probably in the wall to make it easier to put in a conduit to the attic). The only thing with that is that I'd have to run wiring up to the attic, over about 20', and then down another conduit to the crawlspace and then to wherever I install keypads.
Alternatively, are there any recommended contractors in the Seattle are who would do the wiring? I guess if I did that then I'd still have to patch the walls though, huh?