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Batten to wall - what spacing for screws/plugs?

Gordon Gekko · 2006-04-06 14:11:32

Hi all, I am building some alcove bookshelves. For say a 900mm batten attached to a solid masonry wall, at what spacing should I put the (heavy load) rawl plugs and screws? One plug and screw every say 300mm, or closer together? Or would just two plugs and screws do for a 900mm piece of batten? Thanks in advance!

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06-04-2006 3:11pm

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Gordon Gekko

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Hi all,

I am building some alcove bookshelves. For say a 900mm batten attached to a solid masonry wall, at what spacing should I put the (heavy load) rawl plugs and screws? One plug and screw every say 300mm, or closer together? Or would just two plugs and screws do for a 900mm piece of batten?

Thanks in advance!

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#2 06-04-2006 3:53pm
The Hill Billy

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For a 900mm batten taking a heavy load I'd go for 4 fixings per batten.
It won't break the bank & tis better to be safe than sorry.

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