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Old 12-18-2017, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by I Tango View Post
We're moving into our frame and vinyl courtyard villa in Jan. and was wondering if anyone knows if metal studs are used anywhere in the construction?

I'm a northerner and never had to deal with metal. Here to hang something I just screw in a plastic molly in drywall, or if I hit a stud I drill and put a screw in it.

But how do you hang things if you run into a metal stud. Do you just drill through. I'm assuming special drill bits are needed? Then what kind of fastener do you use? Do you have to use toggles or can you still screw in a molly or something?

Sorry for the dumb questions, but this is all new to us northerners and I'm trying to figure out what tools etc I need to bring.

You can hang pictures, mirrors, tv's etc. by avoiding the studs and using Snap Toggle bolts. There are various sizes available and some are rated for heavy weight. My 46 inch tv is mounted using these bolts and they hold up to 165 lbs. YouTube has "how to" videos.