# Buttons on the ceiling? **URL:** \ **Category:** Interior Inspections\ **Created:** [August 15, 2023, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/buttons-on-the-ceiling/232274 "2023-08-15T21:32:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bpicklesimer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bpicklesimer/32/179383_2.png) [@bpicklesimer](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bpicklesimer)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2023, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/buttons-on-the-ceiling/232274/1 "2023-08-15T21:32:51Z")
Inspecting a new build today and what are these little buttons on the ceiling. They are about the size of a quarter and only in two rooms. In this room, they stick out just slightly and the other room they are set in just slightly. Any ideas? ![IMG_4905](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/4X/1/7/3/1733f607a39597a5dc9fa4527e21566181b544bb.jpeg) ![IMG_4906](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/4X/7/4/b/74bb01cf8a5fd5653b242dfdeee91154a7a713b7.jpeg) ![IMG_4907](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/4X/d/0/a/d0a5bc242b13817c7d2462881535774d9e1bf5d4.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![pgiannino](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/pgiannino/32/258128_2.png) [@pgiannino](https://forum.nachi.org/u/pgiannino)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2023, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/buttons-on-the-ceiling/232274/2 "2023-08-15T21:33:32Z")
Are they thumb tacks? ---
**Author:** ![kleonard](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/kleonard/32/170953_2.png) [@kleonard](https://forum.nachi.org/u/kleonard)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2023, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/buttons-on-the-ceiling/232274/3 "2023-08-15T21:34:52Z")
Those are nail pops. ---
**Author:** ![ddagostino](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/ddagostino/32/60136_2.png) [@ddagostino](https://forum.nachi.org/u/ddagostino)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2023, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/buttons-on-the-ceiling/232274/4 "2023-08-15T21:40:02Z")
Almost always wiring rough-ins for something. ---
**Author:** ![tglaze](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/tglaze/32/362210_2.png) [@tglaze](https://forum.nachi.org/u/tglaze)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2023, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/buttons-on-the-ceiling/232274/5 "2023-08-15T21:52:17Z")
Maybe? > **[A/100KS-PBS | 100K ohm | Plastic Button Temperature Sensor | ACI](https://blackhawksupply.com/products/aci-a100ks-pbs-100k-ohm-plastic-button-temperature-sensor?campaignid=17773604361&adgroupid=&creative=&matchtype=&network=x&device=c&keyword=&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjwxOymBhAFEiwAnodBLPCkat2oXL_yhA4YazeGovRqQK5lz6xZ0MSAsuHp92n73Odqp9atZhoCpGsQAvD_BwE)** > > A/100KS-PBS | 1... ---
**Author:** ![ryoung7](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/ryoung7/32/188798_2.png) [@ryoung7](https://forum.nachi.org/u/ryoung7)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 12:18am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/buttons-on-the-ceiling/232274/6 "2023-08-16T00:18:18Z")
> [@kleonard](#): > > Those are nail pops. I concur. They might even be fasteners installed prior the wall board being permanently secured. At times several fasteners can be used to hold the wall board in place prior cutting holes for penetration’s or protrusions. Just my 2 cents. ---
**Author:** ![bcawhern1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bcawhern1/32/408713_2.png) [@bcawhern1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bcawhern1)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/buttons-on-the-ceiling/232274/7 "2023-08-16T00:38:53Z")
> [@ddagostino](#): > > Almost always wiring rough-ins for something. Right, speaker wire? Alarm? Intercom? etc. I also like @tglaze button temp sensor, but the ceiling is an odd placement. ---
**Author:** ![ruecker](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/ruecker/32/357170_2.png) [@ruecker](https://forum.nachi.org/u/ruecker)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/buttons-on-the-ceiling/232274/8 "2023-08-16T00:53:05Z")
> [@kleonard](#): > > Those are nail pops… I’m with Kevin. Definitely look like nail pops. ---
**Author:** ![sbridges2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/sbridges2/32/213319_2.png) [@sbridges2](https://forum.nachi.org/u/sbridges2)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/buttons-on-the-ceiling/232274/9 "2023-08-16T01:00:58Z")
The OP said the buttons were the size of a quarter, nail pops are not that big. ---
**Author:** ![bcawhern1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bcawhern1/32/408713_2.png) [@bcawhern1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bcawhern1)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/buttons-on-the-ceiling/232274/10 "2023-08-16T01:04:15Z")
> [@sbridges2](#): > > nail pops are not that big. Maybe the used “beginner” nails 😉 😉 ---
**Author:** ![kleonard](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/kleonard/32/170953_2.png) [@kleonard](https://forum.nachi.org/u/kleonard)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/buttons-on-the-ceiling/232274/11 "2023-08-16T01:17:40Z")
That’s what I was thinking, beginner nails that were installed with something besides a beginner hammer. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![ddagostino](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/ddagostino/32/60136_2.png) [@ddagostino](https://forum.nachi.org/u/ddagostino)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 3:32am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/buttons-on-the-ceiling/232274/12 "2023-08-16T03:32:21Z")
Come on, guys, you’ve never seen the button caps where the low voltage wires were placed on these new homes? ---
**Author:** ![dhorton2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/dhorton2/32/178593_2.png) [@dhorton2](https://forum.nachi.org/u/dhorton2)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/buttons-on-the-ceiling/232274/13 "2023-08-16T04:36:02Z")
Maybe its just a Florida thing… 😀 I see these all the time on new builds ---
**Author:** ![ccurrins](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/ccurrins/32/225758_2.png) [@ccurrins](https://forum.nachi.org/u/ccurrins)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 4:49am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/buttons-on-the-ceiling/232274/14 "2023-08-16T04:49:39Z")
> [@ddagostino](#): > > Come on, guys, you’ve never seen the button caps where the low voltage wires were placed on these new homes? Never. Not a thing in my area. As Daniel said maybe it’s a Florida thing. It looks kind of sloppy from here. ---
**Author:** ![lkage](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/lkage/32/347658_2.png) [@lkage](https://forum.nachi.org/u/lkage)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/buttons-on-the-ceiling/232274/15 "2023-08-16T12:37:10Z")
> [@ccurrins](#): > > Never. Not a thing in my area. Same with here in Michigan. ---
**Author:** ![ruecker](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/ruecker/32/357170_2.png) [@ruecker](https://forum.nachi.org/u/ruecker)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/buttons-on-the-ceiling/232274/16 "2023-08-16T12:40:09Z")
> [@lkage](#): > > > [@ccurrins](#): > > > > Never. Not a thing in my area. > > Same with here in Michigan. Same in MN. ---
**Author:** ![ddagostino](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/ddagostino/32/60136_2.png) [@ddagostino](https://forum.nachi.org/u/ddagostino)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/buttons-on-the-ceiling/232274/17 "2023-08-16T12:45:51Z")
Here’s one version, not a great pic on their site, but you get the idea. > **[SCP EZ-CAP Pre-Wire Installation Kit](https://www.wave-electronics.com/scp-ez-cap-pre-wire-installation-kit)** > > Shop SCP EZ-CAP Pre-Wire Installation Kit from the largest Independent Distributor of Custom Audio, Video and Security Products ---
**Author:** ![kleonard](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/kleonard/32/170953_2.png) [@kleonard](https://forum.nachi.org/u/kleonard)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/buttons-on-the-ceiling/232274/18 "2023-08-16T17:28:39Z")
> [@ddagostino](#): > > Come on, guys, you’ve never seen the button caps where the low voltage wires were placed on these new homes? I’ve never seen them in my area, normally they’ll leave the wires hanging out of the wall or ceiling or they’ll be in a J box with a cover over it. ---
**Author:** ![jjonas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jjonas/32/301755_2.png) [@jjonas](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjonas)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/buttons-on-the-ceiling/232274/19 "2023-08-16T18:33:25Z")
> [@ruecker](#): > > Same in MN. . Ditto in the other part of Minnesota! ---
**Author:** ![jjonas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/jjonas/32/301755_2.png) [@jjonas](https://forum.nachi.org/u/jjonas)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2023, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/buttons-on-the-ceiling/232274/20 "2023-08-16T18:39:02Z")
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