About the 18-inch Flare Cleat

• 18 inch cleat supports 90 pounds. Cleat rated to support 60 pounds per linear foot
• Each cleat is 1.25 inch tall. When interlocked the pair is 1.875 inch tall
• Aluminum cleat is 3/64 inch thick and made of aircraft grade aluminum
• Wall standoff is 5/16 inch
  
• Holes are one inch on center and alternate from large to small hole. Alternating holes allow you to easily level the cleat and/or use larger screws in studs. Small screw hole accommodates up to #8 screw and large screw hole accommodates up to #12 screw
• You can cut an aluminum cleats to smaller lengths with any carbide tip saw. Note, the weight supported is 60 pounds per linear foot of cleat
• The flare shape of the cleat makes it easier to engage the two cleats and allows some flexibility on non-plumb walls.