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GAUGE AND STANDOFF PATTERN
The thicker the gauge of a panel, the fewer point supports that are needed to prevent deflection of the panel, but the greater number of point supports required to distribute the weight. Similarly, the thinner the gauge of a panel, the fewer point supports that are needed to hold the weight of the panel, but more are required to prevent deflection.

SUBSTRATE / ANCHOR CONDITIONS
3form provides support for the following anchor conditions:

• Wood
• Concrete
• Drywall/Metal Studs
• Aluminum framing

The stronger and less compressible the substrate, the greater amount of weight the anchor can bear. For maximum stability, 3form recommends concrete, wood blocking, or aluminum framing for all standoff system installations. However, drywall and "kitchen sink" blocking solutions are also presented below.

BARREL LENGTH
The longer the selected barrel length, the more force a given load will place upon the anchor and substrate and the greater the load the respective anchor must be able to bear.

SPIDER CONNECTION
The use of a spider, because it may attach to two or more panels, increases the weight and load of a given anchor and subsequently may require the use of additional support points.