Installing without studs ● From time to time, an installer will have to use a wall anchor system to support the weight of a vertical. This may be required for a variety of reasons, including: ○ An area of wall that has no stud behind it to provide the necessary support for our vertical installation system. ○ Metal studs (typically in a high-rise or commercial building), which are usually wider on center and also don't support the same weight that a wood stud will support. ● In these cases, one of 2 solutions will have to be used. It is incumbent on the installer to use their judgement and choose the correct solution for the application and challenge at hand. ○ Metal corkscrew wall anchor
● Rated for 50 lbs of support ● Useful for:
○ The last good stud is 6" or less away. ● Do NOT overtighten when screwing into drywall. This will greatly diminish the effectiveness of the fastener. ● Generally speaking, these wall anchors are only good for minimal support. We have seen many failures in the past when they are improperly used. ● Snap toggle bolt
● Rated for 238 lbs of support ● Useful for:
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