question for (home) builders

[Gary Majchrzak]

I was cleaning the new aquarium in the new house. Somehow, (by accident), my cleaning magnet jumped onto the wall (of all things!) and it stuck!
So I moved the magnet up and down the wall and it stuck. Metal studs below the sheetrock? I don't think so- there are certain areas that the magnet sticks and they aren't spaced like studs. One spot has like a rectangular metal plate beneath it. What the heck is back there... ?

 

[bosborn1]

HVAC ducks..Or tension cables.

I seem to recall there being the duct that run upstairs behid your aqaurium. Infact i remeber John and I talking about that worring if they would be in the way of the tank...Then we discoverd they went upstairs

Scott

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

tension cables?

 

[bosborn1]

Probably not likely in your house but I have seen tension cables and guy lines to help support large walls with a lot of windows in them.

Scott

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Then it must be ductwork. Thanks!

 

[ri]

I'm more curious how the magnet "jumped" onto the wall...

As far as it sticking... HVAC duct work seems very likely.

ri

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7092398#post7092398 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ri
I'm more curious how the magnet "jumped" onto the wall...

:lol:
fit of anger! Just kidding. One end of the aquarium is 6" from the wall... and it's a very strong magnet.

 

[fat-tony]

forced air duct, some kind of stud reinforcement?

 

[UnderwaterExotic]

Could also be where wiring or plumbing is running through your wall. We put plates there so no nails or drywall screws can penetrate the wiring or plumbing!

 

[bosborn1]

Not in NY...No plates here..We used them in FL but here anything goes...If I said what I know nobody would buy a new house. Or atleast they would only buy from a certain builder.

Scott

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

A plate for plumbing/wiring protection entered my mind... but I don't think that's what I have. Good suggestion.

 

[UnderwaterExotic]

Cut the drywall and bust the myth! :lol:

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Looks very kewl to hang my magnet on the wall.
(At least the kids and I think so! )

 

[bosborn1]

That ought to attract your mother and law's attention.... As well as any unsuspecting house guest.....BTW did you get you tank..."installed" yet

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

We're up and running. Thanks!

 

[PCIALF]

Yes I remember it was a duct going upstairs

 

[zanclus]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7092488#post7092488 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Gary Majchrzak
Looks very kewl to hang my magnet on the wall.
(At least the kids and I think so! )

LOL you have entirely too much time on your hands Gary!!! lol

 

[parkavenuereef]

could very well be aluminum wall studs. They have become alot more common as time goes on. They are not usually used on supporting walls ( outside perimiter etc. ) but it could be. also depending on if you have blown in insulation or roll up insulation could be a aluminum lining on that..

 

[LFS_worker]

I didnt know that aluminum was magnetic! even the "T"series of aluminum.

learn something new every day!

 

[PCIALF]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7096179#post7096179 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LFS_worker
I didnt know that aluminum was magnetic! even the "T"series of aluminum.

learn something new every day!