Because of their weight and the weight they bear, most grab-bars must be installed permanently in a home, usually by drilling through the wall material and into a wall stud. In the case of grab-bars installed in a tub enclosure or shower, a permanent hole may need to be drilled through ceramic tile, thus making a change to the material that is difficult to patch if the bar is removed later. A company desires a grab-bar solution that can attach to any surface, including tile or drywall, and later be removed without marring the underlying surface. The grab-bar must support up to 250 pounds and include a consumable or renewable feature.

Respond to this TechNeed at:

www.techbriefs.com/tn/201305d.html

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Phone: 781-972-0600


Topics: