On 2/9/2013 9:12 AM, Swingman wrote:
If you have to get destructive to anchor that thing for your Dad's
safety, which is of paramount importance, Leon's suggestion about using
a trim board behind the hand rail is excellent advice.

But still anchor the handrail brackets to the studs in as many locations
as you can.

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