Problem Closets - 3
Fig. 7
SLOPED CEILINGS
Some sloped ceilings are ideally suited for the
MasterSuite rail hanging system (Fig. 7). Staggered
height rails make maximum use of the available
space, from long hang down to short hang. In other
circumstances it is only suitable to install low, or
short hang in the limited low ceiling space.
TRAP DOORS IN FLOOR, ATTIC ACCESS
Set the shelf tower away from any trap doors and
attic access. Install the top shelf so that it will be
removable or trim the top shelf where it directly
affects the access to the attic or trap door.
CEMENT, BRICK OR ADOBE WALLS
Mark and pre-drill wall with 1/4” diameter masonry
bit, approximately 1-1/2 “ deep in all locations that
would have required an Easy Anchor. Insert plastic
wall anchor in hole. Use Tapcons
to fasten system
to wall. (See “Working with Different Wall Types” for
further details.) Attach pole brackets and shelf/pole
brackets with 1-1/4“ Phillips sheet metal screws.
PLYWOOD WALLS
Use #715 screw to fasten system to plywood walls. Use 5/8” Phillips pan head screws to attach
pole brackets. (See “Working with Different Wall Types” for further details.)
POLE SPANS
The MasterSuite closet system is engineered to support pole spans up to 42” wide without
additional support in double hang sections and up to 30” in long hang sections. We do not
recommend attempting to extend this distance.
POCKET DOORS AND MEDICINE CABINETS
Pocket doors and medicine cabinets are usually mounted 1-1/4” from the exterior of drywall,
so you should use screws that are shorter than 1-1/4”. It is also advisable to immediately test a
pocket door after mounting screws into its casing wall to ensure your screws haven’t impeded
movement of the door.
CLOSETS UNDER 85-5/8
”
CEILING HEIGHT
It is necessary to shorten the uprights to fit unusually low ceiling closets. Cut the bottom end of
all uprights as their rough edges will be invisible when seated on top of carpeting.
Lastly, whenever dealing with problem closets and unusual obstacles in closets, it is important for
both designer and installer to take extra care: measure carefully and exactly; mark all obstacles
clearly on design plans; discuss obstacles with installation staff
before
installation; and if
necessary, discuss the obstacles with the installation staff prior to presenting the final bid.
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