They already have a patent on the hardware. It will work on wood studs, 1.5" and 1.25" metal studs. Backing in ceilings. All Simpson needs is a picture for the catalog. I wasn't expecting them to send him a big check....but a small one would have been nice. Of course, the engineer that I was dealing with didn't know what backing is or why they need it. You'd think that they make anything other than construction hardware.You will see them in a future catalog soon after they patent it
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