Questions and Answers for Ekena Millwork 16 in. x 2 in. x 16 in. Stainless Steel Unfinished Metal Traditional Bracket

A:  Thanks for reaching out. When it comes to mantles, counter tops, shelving or anything else in your home that you want to support, proper installation is the key. It's imperative that the installer take the right steps to ensure structural stability within the wall or whatever surface you’re mounting to. As there are so many varying installation surfaces (masonry, wood, ect) and applications (mantels, countertops, granite, ect) there is not a set number they are rated for, as it varies by application. To review the installation guidelines, please visit: https://images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/4f/4f02a412-d053-4de7-8483-cc5e3df435b1.pdf

A:  Thanks for reaching out. The pre-drilled holes, which make installation easy and hassle-free, are 1/4 in. in diameter. We recommend using a screw that best suites your application and installation surface material. These sturdy steel brackets can be used to create open shelving, support a bar or countertop, along with a wide variety of other projects!

A:  Thanks for reaching out. Yes, these brackets are sold individually to assure you can order the quantity needed for your project. Steel brackets not only offer support to your project, they add an industrial decorative touch! They are easy to install with pre-drilled holes, truly making it hassle-free.

A:  No, there are no pre-drilled holes in the horizontal portion.

A:  One bracket for the price

A:  Thanks for reaching out! <br> This is a sturdy, 1/4" thick, steel bracket. It is most commonly used for granite countertops, kitchen islands, and shelving. Due to the varying aspects and uses of applications (countertops, kitchen islands, ect) and installation methods, we recommend consulting an on-site professional to review your selected bracket and its use, for your application (if your application requires a specific capacity load).

A:  These brackets are made from 1/4" thick, cold rolled steel and are expected to be very sturdy and if they are properly installed, they can hold weight. I would recommend speaking to an onsite engineer regarding how best to install them for your application.