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Wall-Hung Item Backing

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Cold-formed steel framing supports wall-hung items using two alternative backing configurations spanning across vertical studs. The channel option features an unpunched 600S162-54 backing channel notched over the studs and extended one stud bay beyond the wall-hung item at each end, secured with four number 10 sheet metal screws per stud typically unless otherwise noted. The plate option utilizes an unpunched 6 inch by 68 mil 50 ksi backing plate fastened with three number 10 sheet metal screws typically per stud. Framing studs must be a minimum of 3 and 5/8 inches deep and 54 mils thick where supporting wall-hung items. Maximum load per stud is restricted to 40 pounds at a maximum of 6 inches away from the face of the stud.

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