Retrofit flush-mounted mailbox into ETICS

  • Erstellt am 2022-10-28 20:38:11

Chloe83

2022-10-28 20:38:11
  • #1
Good evening,

our house is finished on the outside and we would like to have a flush-mounted mailbox including a video intercom system installed. The problem (or not a problem) is that the installation now has to be done retrospectively. That means having an opening cut into the facade or [WDVS] with a depth of 10 cm. That would leave 6 cm [WDVS] and 20 cm [KS] remaining (regarding thermal bridging). We know that this is normally done before plastering, but our [BU] was not very accessible in some matters.

Is this still possible or is it advisable against?

Thank you!
 

Carli2021

2023-04-01 20:40:55
  • #2
Hello Chloe,
I now have exactly the same problem as you. How were you able to solve it?
Best regards
 

Chloe83

2023-04-01 21:10:10
  • #3
We are installing a flush-mounted mailbox with a DoorBird video intercom in May. An electrician will do it (he has installed our model several times before). He said it would not be a problem. Some insulation will remain anyway.
 

xMisterDx

2023-04-17 00:07:47
  • #4
Well, if the electrician says so, then it must be true. He is a recognized expert in [WDVS] and surely knows all the little details that need to be considered. Joint sealing tapes, etc. The mailbox made of metal is also an ideal thermal bridge.
 

schubert79

2023-04-17 06:12:39
  • #5
No problem. We have had it for 10 years and no stress with it at all. Installed cleanly and with sealing tape.
 

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