This is so smart! I will definitely be keeping this in mind. Thank you
@audreybowles63573 жыл бұрын
This is right on point! Great information in the installation of blocking for grab bars while my walls are open in the bath/kitchen. Thank you Lindsay
@EquipMeOT3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!!
@ShannonLRM632 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this tip! We are having a new home built and this information was just what we needed. 😃
@EquipMeOT2 жыл бұрын
Yay! This tip is a total game changer for prepping for the future 🙌🏻
@dads3boys2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for producing this video Lindsay. Some very good tips. Although I'm just a DIYer, I've had the opportunity to install grab bars in my home and other's homes. So I guess I would qualify as a "semi-experienced" installer. One thing I've found is that it's pretty uncommon to locate studs in which you can cast both ends of the grab bars to. Also even when you are casting one side to a stud, given that the width of a 2x4 is actually 1.5" not all three screws on each flange are going into the stud. So, I definitely agree with your blocking technique if you're fortrunate enough to have access to the studs. But when you can't block, you need to be prepared to drill into a hallow wall. I've used a couple types of anchors. But, the best types I've found are called "strap" toggles. Have you used these? One of the best things about these is you don't have have drill as large a hole as comparable toggles. Also, their weight bearing capacity will more than support the capacity of the grab bar. Thanks again for your great videos.
@EquipMeOT2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I like the strap toggles too! The smaller the hole the better. Installing into 2 studs is such a luxury, so I’m grateful for many hollow wall options (especially since the hollow space varies so much!).
@drmorgannolte Жыл бұрын
Great video thank you!
@EquipMeOT Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@rogercarroll16632 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very helpful.
@EquipMeOT2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@olgringo-4214 ай бұрын
Reminder: In case you don't have any wide 2 bys (2x6s, 2x8s , etc) laying around like I did (didn't) and don't want to buy any, just glue lengths of scrap 2x4s on edge together. Clamp them tight while the glue sets and even if a screw happens to hit right on a seam it will still hold firmly.