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Stud Shoes for 2X Studs, 16-Gauge Galvanized Stud Shoes, 6.25' Height, 1.5' Width, Fits Up to 2 3/8' OD Pipes – Thicker, Higher, IBC/IRC Code Compliant, Extra Durable (1.5' x 6.25' - 10 PCS)

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  • 🔨IDEAL SIZING AND DURABILITY: Made from 16-gauge galvanized steel, our stud shoes offer exceptional strength and corrosion resistance. They are suitable for 2X studs and can accommodate pipes up to 2 3/8" outside diameter.
  • 🔨REINFORCES WEAKENED STUDS: When you need to drill through studs to run pipes (like drain pipes or waste pipes) or electrical wiring, our stud shoes strengthen the weakened studs. This prevents the drilled holes from compromising the structural integrity.
  • 🔨PROTECTS WIRES AND PIPES: Our stud shoes protect wires and pipes from damage by nails or screws when installing drywall or other wall materials. This helps prevent leaks or damages, ensuring the long-term safety and functionality of your building.
  • 🔨INSPECTOR APPROVED: When the size and placement of drilled holes in your studs exceed IBC and IRC code limits, using our stud shoes is a must to reinforce the studs. Our metal stud shoes help you pass structural inspections and ensure codes compliance.
  • 🔨VERSATILE APPLICATIONS: Stud shoes are perfect for residential areas like bathrooms and kitchens that require extensive plumbing and electrical work. They are also suitable for commercial buildings where ensuring safety and reinforcing the overall structural integrity of walls is essential.


Product Description

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The Journey to Perfecting Heavy-Duty Stud Shoes for 2x Studs and DOUBLE 2x Studs

For years, we’ve specialized in metal product development, building a loyal customer base along the way. One day, an old friend named Eric reached out to us with a pressing issue. He had been drilling and notching wood studs to accommodate plumbing, heating, and other pipes, reinforcing them with conventional nail plates. However, after his work was inspected, he was informed that his methods didn’t meet code requirements. The protection plates he used were inadequate, posing risks to the safety of the building.

Eric asked if we had any solutions to address his concerns. Inspired by his email, our R&D team dove into the IBC and IRC code standards to better understand the requirements. We sketched out ideas for a new product that could offer better reinforcement. However, our first batch revealed sharp edges and burrs around the holes, which not only posed a danger to hands but also to the plumbing and electrical wiring.

Working closely with our shop technicians, we brainstormed solutions. After five rounds of adjustments—tweaking machine settings, cutting speeds, and gas mixtures—we finally produced a second batch that met our standards and was installed on wood studs.

After a week, we noticed that the edges of our stud shoes began to rust, compromising both aesthetics and safety. Determined to improve, we explored various surface treatments and ultimately settled on a galvanized finish. The result? Heavy-duty, galvanized stud shoes that we sent to Eric for testing.

Over a month later, Eric excitedly informed us that his project passed inspection with flying colors. He recommended our product to friends in need, expressing a desire for us to produce them in bulk to enhance wood stud support while protecting pipes and wiring.

Thanks to Eric and his neighbors’ enthusiastic support, we proudly introduced Stud Shoes for 2x Studs. We hope our product can help you reinforce your wood studs and make your projects safer and more efficient.

Since launching the Stud Shoes for 2x Studs, we've received overwhelming praise from customers who've shared how our product has helped them solve real-world issues. Many have even recommended we expand our product line to cater to Double 2x Studs as well. We're excited to announce that the Stud Shoes for Double 2x Studs are now available! You can choose the right product based on your specific needs.

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JoJo
2025-07-22 10:53:15
Very heavy duty protectors for pipes and electrical. The overall quality of the shoes is good. The edges are good, not sharp. It fits perfectly on a 2x. Provides better protection and support than just a plate. Description mentions that they are 16 gauge, but they are thicker than that, around a 15 gauge.Overall a good product to properly protect behind wall installations.
Yambobo
2025-02-06 13:51:08
There are numerous times that I would have felt better about a project if I had something like this... definitely a way to provide some protection for plumbing lines.I installed some wainscoting about ten years ago, and about five years later, I noticed water seeping out from under the wall. I had driven a small finishing nail into a drain line, and it took five years for the nail to corrode away enough for water to start leaking. It was a pain to open up the wall and repair this.These are very good quality... thick gauge metal with adequate galvanizing... and no burrs or sharp edges. Highly recommend.
Ettereve
2025-01-23 18:22:17
These stud shoes are thick and are made very well. There are no sharp edges or burrs and they easily slip onto a 2x4 or 2x6.I think they are great for added security, but I highly doubt that a building inspector will allow you to use one of these if you drill your hole too big or too close to the edge. There are codes for a reason and they will probably make you replace/repair it properly. But maybe they will be ok with these.Either way, they would be great for extra peace of mind. Or if you want to protect pipes or electrical behind the 2x4 in case someone decides to drill into it.