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Installation Requirements

Wall Backing Requirements

Wall-mount adjustable hoops only

This guide covers the wall-mount adjustable hoops only — battery-powered and manual crank, in 18" and 36" overhang. Pick your wall type below to see exactly what needs to be behind the bracket before install day.

88"–120"Backing zone from floor
3" MinLVL backing thickness
16¾"Bracket width · 16" mounting holes
1,000 lbsDownward force rating
Floor 16" O.C. studs LVL fills every stud cavity in bracket area 120" 88" + +
Fig. 1 — In-cavity LVL backing, framing stageTap + for details

Sheetrock — Framing Stage

Standard install

Building or renovating? This is the cleanest option: your carpenter installs LVL backing inside the stud cavities, then sheetrock finishes over the top — invisible when done.

  • Locate wall center. Find the center of the wall the hoop is going on.
  • Fill 88" to 120" from the floor with LVL (laminated veneer lumber) — defect-free from knots, cracks, warping, or cuts.
  • Fill the cavity, 3" thick minimum. LVL fills the entire stud cavity front to back.
  • Horizontal & secured. All backing runs horizontally and is properly secured to a stud.
  • Cover the bracket footprint. The bracket is 16¾" wide with mounting holes 16" wide — back every stud cavity in that area.
  • 1,000 lb rating. Backing must withstand 1,000 lbs of downward force.
  • Ledge on the wall? Build a box up from the ledge to backing height so the bracket sits flush on the wall.
Floor Studs behind sheetrock Stacked LVL — each board one continuous piece 120" 88" + +
Fig. 2 — Surface-mounted stacked LVL, finished wallTap + for details

Sheetrock — Finished Wall

Standard install

Room already finished with no backing behind the sheetrock? Mount the backing on top of the wall surface instead — LVL installed horizontally, anchored into studs.

  • Locate wall center. Find the center of the wall the hoop is going on.
  • Cover 88" to 120" from the floor with LVL (laminated veneer lumber), installed horizontally on the wall.
  • Continuous horizontal runs. Boards can stack vertically to fill the zone, but each horizontal run is a single continuous piece of LVL — no piecing boards end-to-end.
  • 3" thick minimum. Thick enough for the wall-plate anchors to fully engage.
  • Fasten into 3 studs. Cut the LVL long enough to hit at least 3 studs securely.
  • Cover the bracket footprint. Backing spans the full 16¾" bracket width — mounting holes are 16" wide.
  • 1,000 lb rating. Backing must withstand 1,000 lbs of downward force.
Floor Solid concrete 8" solid, min Bracket zone 120" 88" +
Fig. 3 — Solid concrete wallTap + for details

Concrete Walls

Standard install — if 8" solid

Solid concrete is the strongest wall you can mount to. If it's solid, 8 inches thick, and tall enough, no additional backing is needed.

  • Solid concrete, 8" thick. Meets thickness with no voids. If under 8", consult a structural engineer.
  • Wall reaches full height. Concrete covers the entire 88"–120" backing zone. If it stops short, add proper backing above the concrete to reach spec.
  • 1,000 lb rating. Backing must withstand 1,000 lbs of downward force.
Not sure your wall qualifies? A structural engineer can verify thickness and condition in a single site visit — cheap insurance for a permanent install.
Floor Stacked 3" LVL + 2x12 vertical bracing Pad row 6'–6'6" Pad row 6"–10" 120" 88" + + +
Fig. 4 — Post-frame / shed wallTap + for details

Post-Frame / Shed Walls

Standard install — with bracing

Shed and post-frame walls need horizontal LVL backing plus vertical bracing so long spans don't flex under the hoop's weight. Actual wall structure varies — treat this as the reference layout.

  • 3" thick LVL, horizontal. Fill the hoop backing area from 88" to 120" off the floor with LVL running horizontally.
  • Continuous horizontal runs. Boards can stack vertically to fill the zone, but each horizontal run is a single continuous piece of LVL — no piecing boards end-to-end.
  • Brace vertically. 2x12 lumber behind the LVL, secured to the LVL and the shed's structural framing at 4 points per LVL section.
  • Cover the bracket footprint. The bracket is 16¾" wide with mounting holes 16" wide.
  • 1,000 lb rating. Backing must withstand 1,000 lbs of downward force.
  • Wall pad blocking — top row. 2x4 verticals every 2' across 12' of width, positioned 6'–6'6" from the floor.
  • Wall pad blocking — bottom row. Same 2x4 layout, positioned 6"–10" from the floor.
Floor Engineer evaluation required before any install
Fig. 5 — Hollow / cinderblock wall

Cinderblock / Hollow Walls

Structural engineer required

Hollow-core block behaves very differently under load than solid concrete or framed lumber. Consult a structural engineer before installing any portion of this product on a hollow or cinderblock wall.

  • Engineer evaluation first. A structural engineer assesses the wall and specifies an approved mounting method before any part of the install.
  • Same load standard applies. Whatever method the engineer specifies must still meet the 1,000 lb downward force rating.
Why the hard line? Hollow cores can't be verified from the surface, and anchor pull-out in block is unpredictable. An engineer determines how to safely reach the required rating.
Steel wall plate — front view 28" 4" 16" hole spacing 18" overall +
Fig. 6 — Wall plate, front viewTap + for details

Wall Plate Dimensions

Wall-mount adjustable hoops only

Both wall-mount adjustable hoops — battery-powered and manual crank, in 18" and 36" overhang — hang from this steel wall plate. The backing zone exists to give every one of these bolts something solid to bite into.

  • 28" tall. The plate stands 28" — the 88"–120" backing zone gives you margin to set mounting height.
  • 18" overall width. Outside edge to outside edge across both uprights.
  • 16" hole spacing. The two bolt columns sit 16" apart — on 16" O.C. framing they land on adjacent studs.
  • Holes on 4" centers. 7 mounting holes per upright, 14 total.
  • Full plate on backing. The entire plate footprint must land on the LVL backing zone — never partially on bare sheetrock.
  • 1,000 lb rating. Backing behind the plate must withstand 1,000 lbs of downward force.

Questions about your wall? Call us at 651-269-5950 — send a photo of your wall and we'll help you spec it.