The Lowes thread brought up the subject of romex staples.

I was suprised that insulated staples are required in much of the country. Here in Nebraska we are allowed to use regular staples.

The biggest problem I have seen as a result of uninsulated staples was a house that was almost fully roughed in when it was hit by lightening. Over much of the house the romex jacket was burned brown at each staple. The jacket wasn't ruptured, but there was evidence of heat build-up.

We ended up tearing it all out and starting over. [Linked Image]

GJ