{"product_id":"wire-nail-plates","title":"WIRE NAIL PLATES","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1sn81dd\" data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"180\"\u003e🧾 What it is:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"212\"\u003ethin, flat piece of steel\u003c\/strong\u003e that is nailed or fastened over studs where pipes or wires run through holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"295\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"c5okp3\" data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"323\"\u003e🔧 What it’s used for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"361\"\u003eInstalled in wood framing to protect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"487\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vvtgu8\" data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"393\"\u003eElectrical NM (Romex) cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wk7eo0\" data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"432\"\u003ePlumbing pipes (PEX, CPVC, copper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zvt6rg\" data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eGas tubing in walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10evfj2\" data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"487\"\u003eHVAC or low-voltage wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eThey are placed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"604\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rgzjv0\" data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"554\"\u003eOver stud holes where utilities pass through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7m3wx\" data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eAt known “drill zones” near the face of studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"609\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"oowtmi\" data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"631\"\u003e⚙️ Key features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ogn8ba\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eHardened steel construction (resists penetration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lnj6gt\" data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"734\"\u003ePre-punched nail holes for easy installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1scuezd\" data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eVarious sizes (commonly 1 1\/2\" × 3\", 1 1\/2\" × 4\", etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rgm8cp\" data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eOften galvanized or zinc-coated for corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ptmh6w\" data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eRequired by most building codes when wiring\/plumbing is closer than a safe distance from stud edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ri34xr\" data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"992\"\u003e🧠 Simple explanation:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eIt’s basically a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003emetal shield you nail onto studs to stop drywall screws or nails from accidentally piercing electrical wires or pipes hidden inside the wall\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHWIRE COMPANY, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52411315421473,"sku":"189-SW","price":0.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1905\/1041\/files\/shopping_2_28f4d39b-44d4-419a-8e0b-10b4e2e04ccf.webp?v=1778186803","url":"https:\/\/standardvmi.com\/products\/wire-nail-plates","provider":"Standard Plumbing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}