Totally get the bracket brain fog—been there, and it’s no joke. Honestly, you did the smart thing focusing on corners and load points. Future-you might grumble about switches, but at least the place is solid. And adhesives...yeah, they’re either superglue or chewing gum, nothing in between.
Ever tried using those construction adhesives that claim to hold up a car? I always wonder if they’re worth the extra bucks or just marketing. Did you end up using screws for backup, or did you trust the sticky stuff all the way?
I’ve seen those “miracle” adhesives too and honestly, I’m always a little skeptical. The packaging makes it look like you could glue your car to the ceiling, but in practice? I just can’t bring myself to skip the screws. Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but if I’m earthquake-proofing a building, I want more than just sticky promises holding everything up. Anyone actually trust those things on their own? Or is it just me picturing all my drywall sliding down mid-quake...
Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but if I’m earthquake-proofing a building, I want more than just sticky promises holding everything up.
- Been there. Tried one of those “miracle” adhesives on a shelving unit—looked solid at first, but after a few weeks? Sag city.
- For structural stuff, I always double up: screws + adhesive. The glue might help with vibration dampening, but I’d never trust it alone.
- If you’re worried about drywall sliding mid-quake, trust your gut. Old-school fasteners still win for peace of mind.
For structural stuff, I always double up: screws + adhesive. The glue might help with vibration dampening, but I’d never trust it alone.
Yeah, I hear you on that. I get tempted by those “miracle” adhesives every time a new one pops up, but after seeing a floating shelf slowly droop like a sad pancake, I’m back to anchors and screws. Still, I’ve started using construction adhesive as a bonus layer—sort of like an insurance policy. Maybe it’s not holding up the world, but it does seem to help with those little creaks and rattles when trucks roll by.
Curious if anyone’s tried those flexible metal straps for tying studs together? I saw a demo where they let the wall flex a bit during a shake, and it actually looked promising. I wonder if that’s overkill for a single-family flip or if it’s worth the extra peace of mind. Anyone got thoughts on that, or is it just more stuff to add to the budget?
