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Range Hood on wall without wood studs?

3 years ago

I have a 48" Best range hood that is around 65-70lbs. We've built a wall with metal studs, drywall, and tiled the whole thing w subway tile (the metal studs go into brick, if that matters).

To hang this range hood, do I need to rip down my wall and rebuild it with wood studs? Please god tell me I don't!

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lucky998877
3 years ago
We specifically framed behind our range with metal studs. Range hood will hang from them. They seem flimsier when not in place, but they are very strong. Use the correct screws.
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Sharon Brindley Designs
3 years ago
I agree - I’ve completed a lot of commercial/retail projects and we always use steel studs - they are more stable than wood studs.

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