Structural Countertop Support

Federal Brace designed its Metal Stud Cantilever Plate to solve issues with weight-bearing cantilevers (such as a heavy solid-surface or stone countertop) common with brackets installed on steel studs. The plate can reportedly be installed much quicker than wood blocking, to carry countertops, residential and commercial vanities, and wall-mounted workstations. The 24-inch plate has four 0.26-inch slots and is available in a raw steel finish. Pricing starts at $22.50. federalbrace.com