Nail plate sizes

[steve hurst]

Hi, Just joined the forum in the hope of getting an answer to my problem. Im working on an old home that has studs that are a full 2 inch by 4 inch. Nail plates wont cover the whole face, the spike prongs wont hit the wood if I turn them horizontally, and to double up on each stud one plate has to partially lay on top of the other plate making for a bulge in sheetrock. I cant seem to find a wider plate, They all seem to be 1-1/2 wide. Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[wwhitney]

They come wider, e.g. here's a 2" x 5" plate:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/USP-5-in-x-2-in-16-Gauge-Galvanized-Protection-Plates/3374518

3" wide plates might easier to find, normally intended for double studs but useful in your situation, I think the prongs would still hit the wood.

Cheers, Wayne

 

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[Reach4]

https://www.supplyhouse.com/Jones-S...iling-Stud-Protector-Plate-16-Gauge-Box-of-25 looks interesting.