Running cables in skirting boards

[Jefferson steelflex]

Hi guys,

Just wanted to ask if anyone knew whether its ok to run twin and earth in a purpose built skirting board designed to enclose cables.

I have seen pvc skirting boards and mdf skirting boards that are specially designed to enclose cables. All you'd have to do is a chase on the wall down as far as the skirting board. And run the cable to sockets.

This maybe useful in some cases, but i wasn't unsure whether its good practice.

If anyone has any info, that would be great.

Thanks

 

[Dustydazzler]

Imo it needs to be pretty obvious the cables are there and the skirting is concealing cables...
I generally do not like cables run horizontally behind skirting boards

 

[Jefferson steelflex]

I've uploaded an example here

 

[Andy78]

Yeah that would be fine. It would class as a surface mounted trunking system.

 

[SparkySy]

Mm very interesting, not seen that before, who is it manufactured by and have you a link to their website?
Wouldn't normally put cables behind skirting boards, there is of course skirting trunking for such occasions, this could be a more aesthetically pleasing version I suppose.

 

[Jefferson steelflex]

Mm very interesting, not seen that before, who is it manufactured by and have you a link to their website?
Wouldn't normally put cables behind skirting boards, there is of course skirting trunking for such occasions, this could be a more aesthetically pleasing version I suppose.

Its a company called rock well buildings, i use their eBay site.
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Yeah that would be fine. It would class as a surface mounted trunking system.

Thanks for your reply,

 

[SparkySy]

Cheers for the info I will have a look!