The Vivreal wall scanner stands out for its versatility. It features four scanning types (stud, metal, wire, and deep-scan mode) and comes with a graphical LCD display. Users can select the mode ...

Attach metal straps at both ends of existing wall studs. Use the chart in Resources to tell you the length of strapping and the number of fasteners needed for your house. Attach bracing studs to the ...

Because of this difference, placing insulation just between the wall studs, or just between attic or floor ... cannot take the place of plywood or other seismic bracing.) If your attic has metal ...

Locating studs - the vertical framing in a wall - is essential for hanging shelves, cabinets or other heavy items.

Expert advice on how to attach a patio roof to a house, with step-by-step instructions and construction diagrams. In This ...

With the introduction of the SUBE bridging connector for cold-formed steel, contractors can experience faster and simpler end-of-wall bracing. Designed to connect ... connects to the open face of the ...

Before attaching the plywood floor to the base, insulate the spaces between each stud with ... to paint metal roof. With a ...

The renovation of the 34,000-sq-ft terminal building includes a major seismic retrofit touching all five floors of the building that will reinforce walls ... additional steel bracing in certain ...

Others probe deeper or have a deep scan mode that penetrates two layers, often used on walls separating living space from a garage. Many stud sensors also have metal and live-wire detectors.