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| 9.4.2 | Mounting cable in raceway

You can also route cable by mounting it in raceway. - Raceway is a wall-mounted channel that has a removable cover. There are two types.

- decorative raceway - presents a more finished appearance. Decorative raceway is used to enclose cable on a wall inside a room where it might otherwise be visible.
- gutter raceway - a less attractive alternative to decorative raceway. Its primary advantage is that it is big enough to hold several cables. Generally, the use of gutter is restricted to spaces such as attics and spaces created by dropped ceilings.

Raceway can be made of either plastic or metal, and can be mounted with adhesive backing or with screws.

Can you think of a possible disadvantage of adhesive-backed raceway? Can you think of a possible advantage of adhesive-backed raceway?

- Disadvantages include: looks bad, can come loose or be pulled off, single use.
- Advantages include: easy to install, easy to remove.

After you mount the raceway, lay the cable inside it, and attach the top. This will help to protect the cable.

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