Just weighed my powermodule, its 36.5 pounds.
One stud lines up perfect for me. Joists are 24" on center, perfect right? Nope, crown moulding comes off the wall 4" and burries my other anchor point. So now I'm wondering if it would be foolish to hang 18 lbs from the drywall ceiling. I'd probably cheat it a bit and have a wing hang over the drywall above the moulding.
Option #2
take a 1x3 piece of hardwood i have and paint it white and mount it across the studs. This was my original plan since I didn't expect any studs to line up. My issue there is the 24" on center. Anchor point 1 will be the stud that lines up, anchor point 2 will be 2' in from there. That will leave me with near 2' unsupported wood to strap to for my other anchor point. I"m worried it'll bow at that length with the 18 lbs.
Worst case scenario, put a toggle in the 1x3 closer to the end I guess to get more support. Really rather avoid the wood for a cleaner look. That part of the crawl space is completely unaccessible for me, by about 8' or Id go add a cross brace.
One stud lines up perfect for me. Joists are 24" on center, perfect right? Nope, crown moulding comes off the wall 4" and burries my other anchor point. So now I'm wondering if it would be foolish to hang 18 lbs from the drywall ceiling. I'd probably cheat it a bit and have a wing hang over the drywall above the moulding.
Option #2
take a 1x3 piece of hardwood i have and paint it white and mount it across the studs. This was my original plan since I didn't expect any studs to line up. My issue there is the 24" on center. Anchor point 1 will be the stud that lines up, anchor point 2 will be 2' in from there. That will leave me with near 2' unsupported wood to strap to for my other anchor point. I"m worried it'll bow at that length with the 18 lbs.
Worst case scenario, put a toggle in the 1x3 closer to the end I guess to get more support. Really rather avoid the wood for a cleaner look. That part of the crawl space is completely unaccessible for me, by about 8' or Id go add a cross brace.
