Hey everyone! I'm looking to mount my power rack to an exterior wall in my basement, and I'm pretty sure that wall is load-bearing. If I attach it to a stringer board across 3-4 studs using lag screws, is there any chance this could cause issues with my house, especially since I'll be lifting weights up to 300lbs? The interior wall is made of 2x4 studs with insulation in between. Thanks for your thoughts!
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Most exterior walls are likely load-bearing, so you should be fine mounting your power rack that way. Just ensure that you use the proper lag screws, and anchoring to multiple studs is a smart move. It should handle the weight without issue!
Yeah, I felt silly bringing it up at first, but better safe than sorry, right? I can’t imagine the studs won't handle about 500 lbs total, considering the rack itself is made of pretty hefty 11-gauge steel, plus it has two legs for extra support. I’m thinking of using 1/4" x 5" lags for the stringer and then 1/2" x 2.5" lags from the rack to the stringer to minimize damage to the wall.