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Old 01-29-2014, 09:34 PM
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Does anyone know what the thickness is for the wallboard being used to build new homes in The Villages (Collier)? I am struggling to hang closet units because of the metal studs used in construction of our Gardenia model home so I hope to buy the appropriate wall board anchors that will carry a lot of weight. I assume it is 1/2" or 5/8" but truly, it is a mystery to me. Thanks for any help anyone can give me.
Stop at new construction and measure the thickness.
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