How Back It™ Works
From Estimating to Installation
Estimating
Calculate the number of BACK IT needed.
Kitchen Wall — 10′ of wall at 16″ on center
10’ x 12 = 120” / 16” = 7.5
You would need 8 pieces BACK IT per 10’
Kitchen wall that is 10’ = 8 pieces x 3 rows (two upper and one lower) = 24 pieces of BACK IT
Towel Bars and Grab Bars
Determine the towel bar length — example 32”
32” / 16” = 2
Allow one extra for proper location because the studs do not always line up in the correct spot.
1 towel bar 32” = 3 pieces of BACK IT
NOTE:
Some contractors use 8” or 12” BACK IT for grab bars.
TP Dispensers, Coat Hooks, Towel Rings
Only one is needed for each in most instances; however, stud spacing may dictate that two are needed.
Audio Visual
Determine the mount size and fill area — usually two or four 6” BACK IT.
Order and Delivery
Determine sizes and amount needed.
Order full pallets for optimal pricing.
6” x 16” BACK IT pallet = 480 pieces
Pallets can be mixed sizes 6”, 8” ,12”, etc.
Specify preferred shipper/courier or use FRP Productivity shipper
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Installation
Determine location and mark out backing height on steel studs
Remove banding strap from BACK IT bundle
Start installing on left or right side, whichever handing is more convenient for installer, attach first piece of BACK IT with screw on the kerf side
Attach second piece of BACK IT kerf side
Attach first Speed Plate through steel stud into second piece of backing
Repeat
NOTE:
For faster installation, some installers fasten one screw only in the kerf side for several BACK IT, going back to finish fastening when both hands are free to work and not hold pieces.
Off cuts where stud space is not 16"
Mark the length needed
Cut BACK IT
Fasten new Speed Plate
Install
NOTE:
Some installers prefer to leave the speed plate on and cut the kerf with a circular saw.
Extreme care must be taken to insure safe operation of the circular saw.
Door BACK IT
Cut to width and length for sides and header. Bundled and labelled for easy transport to location.
Contact us for pricing and more information.
Parapet Plywood
Cut, labelled and banded for lifting to roof.
Contact for pricing and more information.
