Wood Studs (spaced at 12, 16, 20 or 24 inches)
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If anchoring directly into wood studs, use at least four (one in each corner) 1/4-inch
wood screws with washers, of sufficient length for at least 1.5 in (38 mm) embedment
into the studs.
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If anchoring to blocking between wood studs, use minimum 2 x 4 in blocks, end-nailed
into studs with two 16d (90 mm) nails or toe-nailed into studs with four 8d (60 mm)
nails. Use at least four (one in each corner) 1/4-inch wood screws with washers, of
sufficient length for at least 1.5 in (38 mm) embedment into the blocking.
Figure 9: Anchoring the Bracket to Blocking between Wood Studs
Figure 8: Anchoring the Bracket to Wood Studs
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