Clapham AV
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I mount my Plasma or LCD on a plaster board wall?

Yes we can mount a plasma or LCD on a plaster board stud wall or dry lined wall with the correct type of bracket and fixings. We would spread the load over the plaster board also using a stud locator to locate and then fix into a metal or wood studs. Our brackets have wide foot print to enable us to locate the studs while still maintaining the screen position. by over fixing the bracket we insure that there is chance of any mishaps.

Do I need mains socket behind screen?

No we can run a long mains cable (up to 5 metres) through the wall to a local mains socket.

Can a plasma or LCD be mounted above a working fireplace?

Yes under normal conditions if the fireplace has a mantle piece to deflect the heat. Gas effect fires run cool most of heat goes straight up the chimney not very green but they do look good. real fires are much hotter if you check the chimney breast where the screen will be mounted, it should be no hotter than 80 degrees F normally it will be ok.

How can wires be hidden in solid brick walls?

There are three methods we use. If the screen is going to be fitted on a none working chimney breast we can drill through chimney breast and through the side wall, this would enable the cables to be feed through the holes. The second method is to cut a chase( grove) out of the brick to enable the wires the cables to be hidden, we then would plaster over the chase. the third method is to run surface trunking this can be painted if you wish this method is make for a quicker installation and therefore reduces costs.

How can wires be hidden in plaster board wall?

We cut a hole in the wall behind the screen and then another hole below and pull cables through the holes, if the walls dry lined, most new buildings use this type of construction today for external walls, the gap behind the wall would not be enough to pull the wires through and a grove would have to cut into the plaster board and plastered over once the cables have been laid into the wall.

What guarantee do you offer?

We guarantee our work for 2 years. If any part of our installation should fail or your screen or projector should come loose and is damaged due to our faulty workmanship. we will provide a new replacement.

We will replace the equipment and repair any damage caused . we do not include any parts you have supplied yourself as part of the installation guarantee.

Are you fully insured?

Yes we have public liability insurance and are fully insured up £2,000,000.

Do you carry leads and wall brackets?

Yes we carry a full range of Cables of various lengths from 1 metre to 10 metres , Scart, HDMI, DVI, RCA, Component, SVHS, Optical, Aerial, satellite, VGA. We also carry a range of brackets to suit most screens from small LCD to large 50" plasma screens.

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