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westend
Oct 15, 2015Explorer
Mike_Ehrmantraut wrote:That's certainly one way to do it. If possible, I'd fasten a 2 x 4 across the cavity, drilling from the opposite edge of the two studs forming an "H" in the cavity. Positioning a cross member across the cavity will strengthen the wall considerably.westend wrote:
Pull that nasty luan off there and add some more framing into the wall for the grab bars would be my suggestion. Be sure to fill all the cavities with insulation before a new wall panel is installed, it will make everything tighter and more comfortable.
Should I sister the wood to the metal frame member?
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