Grab Bar Installation Advice - Surveying the Location

Before installing grab bars it is critical that the installation specialist survey the location. The Pinellas County Grab Bars blog went to Mr. Grab Bar of Pinellas County for some helpful advice on the topic.

Here is what we learned:

• Survey the exterior walls of the home to find out what they are made of, wood framing, poured concrete or cinder block.
• Find out the age of the home in order to gauge expectations. 
• Using information regarding the exterior construction, determine the most likely materials to be within the inside of the of outer walls. 
• Secure or temporarily remove items attached to the wall or on shelves that are fragile and could come loose from vibrations.
• Be aware of any electrical appliances that could present a safety risk when drilling.  
• Assess the condition of the interior walls and tiles. This could effect the strength of the grab bars and can be used to prevent wall damage. 
• Determine what materials the tiles are made of. This could effect how to most effectively drill into the walls.

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