Do I screw these hooks all the way into the stud?

[JEDI]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-5-16-in-x-7-3-4-in-Screw-In-Ladder-Hook-01219/202305568

I have 2 of these. it's for hanging an extension ladder to the wall.

I screwed it to the wood stud to the point where the plastic meets on the screw part.
do I screw it more in till the 90degree part meets the wall?

 

[cabri]

Should not need to

 

[jaha2000]

As long as the threads are buried, hang away!

 

[edro]

I usually screw them past the rubber coating about 1/4". (deform the coating a little)

 

[MongGrel]

I would, just let that thing be flush with the wall.

Less stress on it.

 

[Blain]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-5-16-in-x-7-3-4-in-Screw-In-Ladder-Hook-01219/202305568

I have 2 of these. it's for hanging an extension ladder to the wall.

How heavy is the ladder?

 

[Charmonium]

How heavy is the ladder?

Exactly. You're not likely to pull the screws out of the studs as long as you're not going through any dry wall. But if the ladder is heavy enough what will happen is that the hooks will sag and your ladder could be in danger of slipping off. So it's best to screw the hooks in until flush.

 

[JEDI]

Exactly. You're not likely to pull the screws out of the studs as long as you're not going through any dry wall. But if the ladder is heavy enough what will happen is that the hooks will sag and your ladder could be in danger of slipping off. So it's best to screw the hooks in until flush.

no idea how heavy.
it feels light. it's a 16' aluminum extension ladder and I've had it for ~20yrs.

it's not like the current type 1A that can withstand 300lb ladders.

yeah, I'm going thru drywall to get to the studs.
sagging is what I'm fearing but not concerned with it slipping off because of the 'hook' at the end of the hook

 

[Belegost]

no idea how heavy.
it feels light. it's a 16' aluminum extension ladder and I've had it for ~20yrs.

it's not like the current type 1A that can withstand 300lb ladders.

yeah, I'm going thru drywall to get to the studs.
sagging is what I'm fearing but not concerned with it slipping off because of the 'hook' at the end of the hook

Going through drywall I would get the 90deg flush with the drywall and stop, unless you put a lot of weight the drywall should stop it from sagging much.

 

[JEDI]

yeah, the part that confused me was the rubber coating along the screw part of the hook.
"should I stop there or keep on screwing it in to the 90deg?"


thx all. will screw it in till the 90deg is flush w/the drywall

 

[Charmonium]

Just out of curiosity, did you drill pilot holes?

 

[Blain]

Those hooks are rated for 20lb.

 

[MongGrel]

I'm figuring it's in the garage probably.

If nothing else get a old piece of plywood and maybe chop a couple of pieces about 4X4, construction glue em to the wall below where the 90 degree comes in just to disperse the weight over time on the drywall.

 

[JEDI]

Just out of curiosity, did you drill pilot holes?

yes
I used a 1/8" bit.

Those hooks are rated for 20lb.

yes but 2 hooks = 40lbs, right?

I'm figuring it's in the garage probably.

If nothing else get a old piece of plywood and maybe chop a couple of pieces about 4X4, construction glue em to the wall below where the 90 degree comes in just to disperse the weight over time on the drywall.

yes in garage.
was going to cut a 2"x2" piece of scrap sheet metal and glue it onto the 90deg section of the hook that touches the drywall

 

[MongGrel]

yes
I used a 1/8" bit.

yes in garage.
was going to cut a 2"x2" piece of scrap sheet metal and glue it onto the 90deg section of the hook that touches the drywall

That works.

Just glue em to the drywall, I'd cut em still 4x4 at least just to spread the weight out.

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[tracerbullet]

yes but 2 hooks = 40lbs, right?

Yep, assuming the load is balanced.