Install THIS Blocking to Future Proof Your ENTIRE HOME!
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- Опубліковано 20 гру 2021
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As far as the video goes, we think blocking is a super important step in a project that doesn't get talked about enough! Blocking can be the difference between a TV falling off the wall, or a couple dozen holes in the wall near toilet paper holders or curtain rods, you know what we're talking about! It's a great way to use scrap wood on the site, and a great way to future proof your home for anything that has to be secured to your walls.
Again, we want to wish you a Happy Holidays and your support of our channel here on UA-cam means so much to us, and we consider it a huge gift from our community. We wish the best to you and yours this week, and we'll see ya on the next one! (We have something cooking for January we cannot WAIT to share with you guys)
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Let us know where YOU like to put your blocking!
Merry Christmas, guys. And safe journey.
merry Christmas might have to get some blocking for Christmas
Happy holidays to you and your family. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge about construction.
I've used that hole saw / plywood combo to make blocking for a ceiling fan.
Maybe I should call it backing, because it was exposed?
(I spray painted black.)
I've come to similar conclusions with blocking. especially important in the shower walls for handy cap add ons. On my old house I've just gone ahead and opened up a lot of walls and added large sections of blocking. Makes some things work so much simpler.
How did you miss this one?? I always block everywhere in a house where a door knob can break a hole through the drywall. How many little round holes have you ever seen from door knobs? If you block them, all you get is a little dent in the drywall, no matter how hard they slammed the door open. Anyway, awesome video!!
Nice call! I have always wished people did that at the places I've lived.
And for flatscreen TV too.
Smart. 😁
I've been putting up blocking for doorknobs on rental property for decades when I'm called into fixing those damn holes. I only want to repair each door sheetrock once.
Excellent ! Thanks!!
Whenever I do a bath kitchen remodel I actually write locations of each block, sud in Sharpie. Then take a pix of each wall. As you mentioned, always know where it is later.
I made sure i had photos of all my open walls so later when /if i wanted to add built ins i could know what my options were.
In Sharpie ON the drywall after it's installed? I'm new to all of this...just curious 🤔
@@staycurious3954 write on face of studs with arrow to nearest wall.
As soon you can upload all pics to the cloud, you can do it daily, there are many apps for few bucks doing it.
Don't just take a photo. Stretch a large number tape measure across the front of the walls,, as you take photos. Measure from both sides of the wall. That way you always will know exactly where everything is.
Right before drywall I took over 350 pictures of my walls. I know where every stud is and where all the electrical and mechanical is and where I pulled cat5e for future use. 20 years later and I’m still referring to those pictures when I do projects.
I was only using a 3 Megapixel camera back then. With cameras today I would probably only need 50 pictures to get the detail required.
I have a 130 year old house that I've been remodelling for 20 years - both by myself and with hired contractors. I've taken thousands of pictures at every stage and those have been invaluable in later years - both to make improvements and to fix a few problems - without having to guess and rip everything apart.
Fail to plan? Plan to fail. Well done!
Did the same when my previous house was built. Photographed everything. I even used a picture of the footings and drains when I moved the drain because I wanted the bathroom in the basement in a different place. I wish I had the same in my current house. Everything here is a mystery.
Do have to add. Not sure if it’s true or not, but still funny 😄 nevertheless… Some dude claimed to put a “hide and seek champion” shirt on a fake skeleton in his garage before he sheet rocked it 🤣
Do a walk through video. Much easier to scroll through and find the shot you need.
Man I love to see a father and son jumping in on a business together, I don't imagine there's any better feeling that having success with your child. Keep on living the dream guys and thanks for the videos, I'm remodeling a mobile home for my family to move in and watch your vids anytime I'm not working. Gg guys.
It never occurred to me to intersperse 2 x 6 material alternating with the 2 x 4 material as blocking so that all blocking can be nailed through the framing members, Good idea and good music starting at 7;35. Safe travels.
My favorite part.
EXCELLENT Video. 2 years ago when I was having my retirement home built I offered this exact suggestion to my builder. He & I installed probably 45 blocking locations. Like you said; Kitchen, Bathrooms, closets, window treatments & Other locations for things like antique mirrors & wall clocks, plenty for hunt trophies/mounts, etc. More in the garage for fire extinguisher mounts, potential future shelving, etc. We even put some in closets for 'last resort' self defense pew-pew hardware storage. The kitchen & plumber crews loved the blocking as it saved them time & made their install far easier. We even put some blocking support behind electrical outlet boxes to give them support when pushing plugs in them. Finally, we put blocking in the walk thru shower for grab/hold bars for when we lose more of our youthfulness!! Great stuff !!!
To me… the most important blocking is up the wall above the shower curb to mount the shower door or glass. A full length 2x4 on it’s wide side, floor to ceiling. Also pieces of scrap OSB on any accent wall that will have picture frames or art.
This is GREAT place for blocking, one we didn’t mention. awesome Saul 👊🏼
I do a lot of blocking at 34" around the tub alcove/shower stall for safety grab bars. Us boomers are getting a bit shaky.
@@StudPack Your doing a great service to us people never taught these tasks, it not that we couldn't learn it just no one took the time to share/pass their knowledge. THANK-YOU
Merry Christmas Stud Pack!
Maybe some might consider this subject boring, but I couldn't agree more with you in that: This is one of those unsung heroes of the remodel & construction world. One doesn't truly appreciate how much help well planned & securely installed blocking is - until you need it!
Having tough backing is invaluable!
Well done guys!!
Great to see that other builders are big on blocking. I've been doing it for at least a decade. Huge time saver!
100% agreed that blocking is a huge timesaver when it comes to various installations. Glad mention was made about documenting it. If no one knows where it is, or that it's even there, might as well not be.
I'm the first non builder contracted person to work in many new homes and wish the builders would take some 1x6 boards and toss them up around their windows when doing the furring strips. These are block first floor so the 1x6 would match the furring strip thickness and tossing them in from window top to ceiling would be awesome as people end up with different curtain heights. Don't forget to block the center of the window as many curtain rod holders have a center support. Also, when you get to really large window/door areas, adding blocking above the window at 1/3rds and 1/4ths can be helpful as sometimes you have multiple supports.
I was in a 2-3 year old house the other day and the toilet paper roll holder was already off the wall. Thinking it was a quick fix, I went to grab a snap toggle to put it back up....but I was foiled as I didn't pay attention to it being an outside wall - concrete block behind it. One tapcon later, and the toilet roll holder was back up.
And the pictures of the walls do help....especially when you are adding TV's on the wall and the homeowner has had the builder add extra wiring (speaker / cable ) in the wall. It's nice knowing where those wires ran up the wall to avoid them with the screw holes. Especially when they are between the drywall and the concrete block.
I guess it's best practices these days to use one of the new technologies that can see through walls for wires, pipes, gas lines to keep from rupturing them like that episode of Mr.Bean 😁👍
Thank you guys so much for the tips and tricks for just about everything reno and also the comedy between father and son! That’s the best part of this channel. Have a wonderful Christmas and new year celebration and we’ll see you in the next one!
Awesome video guys love the blocking tips. As a homeowner who’s had several curtain rods pull out of the drywall, I wish all builders put in blocking where you need them.
Great tips! Quality work.
Other things I like to do to future proof are: Run both electric (240V) and gas (even if there's no nat. gas available) lines for Stove/Range, Water Heater, and Dryer. A neutral to all switch boxes since many high-tech switches require a neutral. Possibly, also, low volt lines for security, door, window, motion sensors, and speaker wire to all rooms for whole house audio. It's a lot easier and cheaper to do it when the walls are open.
neutral in switch boxes has been required by code for at least a full code cycle if not two or three.
@@kenbrown2808 Ah, thanks for the knowledge. I'm not an electrician so, wasn't aware of the latest code.
And please add outlets in the laundry room! We added a shelf (quartz) over the washer/dryer. That covers the only outlet in the laundry room (thanks to the builder). Now there is no where to plug in charging stations.
@@1packatak not providing an outlet for an iron in the laundry room is about as low-bid as it gets. but it shouldn't be a major project to install a GFCI receptacle directly above the receptacle for the washer. - or a double box if you need that much.
@@1packatak your current outlet can be easily moved up the wall
I’ve done this for years. I see a lot of new construction, of late more 55+ communities where folks accidentally use their toilet paper holder as a grab bar. The pull out on the drywall is significant and the repair even more so. Construction companies rarely do blocking. It’s just got to hold until the warranty is expired. Usually find other things like towel racks but sometimes one side is sunk into a stud, it’s a crap shoot on the other side if it hits a stud or not. I use the pix method to locate blocking later. Thanks for emphasizing this Stud Pack!
After remodeling, and living in 9 different houses ,you have to have a little MCGUYVER in your bag of tricks . Always have done the blocking when walls were open . Great tips 👍
Great to see things like this. Love when things are done smart and for end use, not just for keeping costs low. Great tips, thank you!!
Lol! We did this when we re sheetrocked our walls. I'm laughing because we also took photo's of the walls exposed before we put new sheetrock up and I thought it was going to be something you didn't mention. Sure enough right before the end of video you mentioned it! Lol! Good job guys! Blocking our walls have made everything better for us. Especially the towels rods ! Oh ,and it helped tremendously with our 85 inch tv. That suckered isn't going anywhere! Lol!
Same thought. We did the blocking but never thought of the story pole. However we DID use the tape measure, sharpie measurements and photo method. We had to install shower handrails 5 years after the reno. Piece of cake knowing the blocking was in place.
Its so nice to see a father and son working together and getting along so well y'all are amazing. You can really see how much y'all care about one another
Great advice. Something I do in a bathroom remod is I add blocking all around the shower, tub, behind and if there is a wall near toilet in case someone needs a grab bar. In 1 job I added 5/8'' ply all around shower surround for grab bars that could be put anywhere the customer felt they needed. Ive seen so many times ppl use molly bolts and if someone slips and grabs the bar and it just rips a big hole in the wall.
I like your forward thinking on the blocking around the windows. Very few new home builders and some remodelers even consider the type of window treatment might be used. Thanks for sharing.
I wish blocking was done more often. So many times trying to find studs...very cool guys.
It's all about fast and cheap, so many new builds are piles of garbage plus inexpensive/less qualified labor.
I gutted my bathroom 6 years ago, I regret not doing more blocking! Great advice!
This actually is a time saver in the long run, makes working on the home easier when you want to upgrade or redecorate. I will add this to our walls when we get to building. Happy New Year!
As a former Interior Designer, you would not believe how many architects I needed to insist upon including this little technique in their drawings. Thank you for posting this video! This saves so much time and effort when it comes time to install all these finishing touches into a home; ultimately saving money over the long haul as one never needs to patch the drywall when the inevitable happens-something pulls away from the drywall.
Really enjoy the vids. you guys are entertaining and funny and it’s great to see passion and true craftsmanship. Thanks guys .. keep ‘em coming!
Studpack Tuesday will be a good day!! You guys have safe flights to visit family & return home!! Merry Christmas to you & your family & a Happy New Year!! Keep up the good work!!
I'm an electrician, but like most guys that do anything related to construction, we do about everything from time to time. We don't do a lot of residential anymore, mostly industrial and commercial, but when we do, we throw in some blocking anytime we run a receptacle specifically for something that's going to be mounted on the wall. TVs are the most common, of course. I've used pieces of plywood to block huge sections, so there's no doubt they'll have something solid to mount to, no matter the design of the mount. I admit, I'm guilty of using drywall screws though.
Happy holidays guys, your channel is now my favorite between the talent on and off camera its a no brainer. I always learn something and also have a laugh. The comedic banter about the like button is my favorite part. From my family to yours have a fun safe holiday. Keep em comin gentlemen
Merry Christmas great content I’ve been a contractor for over 40 years my mentor taught me to always install blocking and it saved me a lot of time and money over the years
Blocking is key! Merry Christmas John🎄👊🏼
Have a safe flight and a great holiday
I especially like the change of size for the blocking when installing side by side!
Great video for new folks that don't understand that there is a lot of work that comes after the framing. Blocking and backing all around
I love your practical and ever important videos!
I paid a home builder to do exactly that (extra blocking in predetermined areas). Guess what, it did not go well. We had a tough time throughout the project. Never got done, among other things. I was pissed at each phase. I will do things MUCH differently next time.
Yay, it is studpack day.....Merry Christmas and enjoy your family time. As a handyman I always appreciate when someone thinks far enough ahead to install blocking. There is not an anchor that works as good as blocking. Great video.
For most apllications you can't beat blocking for a clean looking install. Is a french cleat or other external mounting board attached to studs comparable to blocking?
The plywood blocking is my favorite, sometimes you don’t know exactly where you need the backing, like a toilet paper holder.
nailing that block in at 8:20 is the best advice I learned here. I have struggled too many times doing it the wrong way, and things not aligning up. Nailing from the outside of the stud coming in is gonna make my next reno so much better, easier, stronger
It's awesome that you think about how people use space during renos. Often people are just trying to get to the next job. Kudos for caring!
The bit with the bit @11:10. I love that you kept that in there when you could of easily edited that out. It keeps it real and shows sometimes we forget things and a great way to deal with it... of course you will come back to fix it later, you're pros, wouldn't expect anything less. Love the videos! keep 'em coming
This is SO true! So much easier to put that blocking in than having to tear out a wall in a shower. We had to put in blocking for a grab bar for Mom in her shower and you guessed it...the entire shower had to be redone to accommodate the blocking to make those bars sturdy and safe to use. Would've saved one hell of a lot of time and money if the blocking had just been put in there to begin with!
Why weren't they able to attach the grab bars to studs? Not in the correct locations?
I agree. Small movements for huge result. Blocking is easy and solves alot of possible issues.
Merry Christmas! This blocking info is probably the best info I've seen regarding pre-planning your location of cabinets, toilet paper, and now my most important item towel bar locations. For some reason my son's have pulled out my towel bars every other year since they could reach it. Blocking will definitely stop this problem. Great video!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!. You guys are always full of great tips that come in handy. And don't forget to change those drywall nails for the shower valve (maybe 6" bolts? LOL :)
Merry Christmas Jeff!🎄we’ll consider it 😂
I know not to look for a video on drywall repair, since you will never have to deal with a hollow wall anchor leaving a gaping hole in the wall! Great video as always. Blocking may not be exciting, but installing things into solid blocking is oh so nice!
Blocking... Making me even more happy i live in the UK with full brickwork walls.
Love your vids and have given me many many tips on remodeling and laying tile, thank you
After seeing it, it's a no Brainer. This makes so much more sense to do during the remodeling of a bath or kitchen. Thanks guys, for your time and information you've shared with us hardheads.
It was my job to do all the blocking in a 4 story 40 apartment seniors complex. I put it everywhere because there were many grab bars.....I went through quite a few lifts of plywood doing that. Later when we were doing the finishing we only had about 3 or 4 items where we missed the blocking....it's very satisfying when you feel that screw bite into some wood.
I really enjoy the content you both put together, thanks for making it so entertaining.....Merry Christmas from Canada!
And I bet those seniors loved the extra step!!
I am currently doing some work in my kitchen, and now I am going to add extra blocking. I really appreciate the idea of blocking for the window rods.
I just finished a rehab on a HUD house for my son and his wife. Put blocking in the kitchen. Just hung the over stove microwave last weekend. No issues finding something to secure it too. I really enjoy your videos. Merry Christmas to you both and your families.
Awesome Larry. Merry Christmas to you and yours🎄
Having lived in a couple houses that are over 80 years old, it sure would have been great to have that kind of blocking in those old walls. Figuring out how to use the studs to hold up the over-stove microwave in those houses was a pain both times. One of them has a plywood backer over the wall now, because that was the way it was going to happen without tearing out lath and plaster.
Last house I remodeled I put 1/2” plywood behind the drywall. I did it not just for the blocking aspect but also to future proof against teenagers. I didn’t want to ever patch drywall holes.
just be sure you let plumbers and electricians know if you plan to do it. they need to set their rough in properly for a thicker wall finish. but yes, it also makes the walls a lot stronger in shear, and is required on some walls in high wind areas.
Don't you risk broken knuckles 🤣
@@staycurious3954 not undeserved ones.
I have a couple of fake switch plates covering up teenager produced drywall holes!
In Australia, we call them 'noggins' and they have been part of the building regulations since ... forever.
Quick tip, don't feel you need to line them all up. You can offset one higher than the other and you don't need to skew nail - you just nail gun them in from the other side (it means you need to use a stud finder later tho).
I've blocked for curtains, LCD, bath cabinet, bath shelf, bath sink...totally agreed. Safe holidays...
I literally paused the video at 0:51 to go buy a hoodie. You guys are fantastic. I just started my own remodeling business February of this year (2021). You guys have given me even more tips and tricks than I already had. I really appreciate you guys. Happy Holidays and have a safe flight.
Happy Holidays TJ! 🎄Thanks for supporting the channel you’re gonna love it. We’re glad we can help and congrats on the remodeling biz. Here’s to a fruitful 2022 👊🏼
Just starting to build my last home for me & my wife. I am assuming the role of owner-contractor. After remodeling many homes and ALWAYS being frustrated by the lack of blocking, this is a great reminder for me to make notes to remember to use the scrap from framing to block everywhere.
I like to get a new 3-ring notebook and put all the warranties, product documents and note in it for later reference. I create a section of notes for the kitchen, each bathroom and even the den and living room. I like to standardize bedrooms as much as possible so I don't have to create a different section for each. Blocking measurements are also included and much appreciated later when pictures are hung and accessories such as grab bars are installed.
I like the idea of using plywood blocking with pocket screws and wonder if the same could be done with OSB as there is always a fair amount of scrap from it. I think I will get a few scraps and experiment!
I look for new StudPack videos every week and always enjoy their content!
We I remodelled my parent's bathroom 20 years ago I mounted a sheet of 3/4 plywood, glued and screwed to the studs 2 feet above the floor around the entire perimeter. Filled in above and below with 1 by furring strips. When my parent's got older, I had them carefully stand in the tub and reach out to a grab bar I held on the wall. When the bar was in the exact position that was most comfortable for them, I just ran in the screws.
Knowing that the grab bars can never be ripped from the walls gives me great peace of mind.
2x anything is more structurally sound than plywood, and plywood is far better than OSB (for blocking).
If you’ve got the 2x scrap, use that first. Can always look for scrap from the lumber store too… the stores around me usually have less expensive scrap cut-offs. (Have also used 4”x3/4” oak pallet wood for blocking.)
12:30 Actually, it looks like that might be treated wood. So replacing the drywall screws with deck screws made for treated wood is best, otherwise those drywall screws will probably rust and be compromised many years down the road.
You can't use treated wood indoors. Against code.
Merry Christmas!
I'm gonna renovate my bathroom at the first of the year and the blocking video is sage advice.
Thanks and safe travels
Great ideas ... thanks guys!
Makes me smile that this is a "father/son" deal ... do you have any idea how fortunate you guys are??
I love doing projects with/for my son ... lots of great times!
But when you lose your dad like I have ... and have no one to ask my questions to ... or brain storm with ... it's surely tuff!! 😭😭
You guys are truly blessed!!
Please don't ever take this "together time" for granted!
On the high end builds we suggest the customer have 3/4" plywood put up EVERYWHERE in the bathroom before drywall.
Allows for grab bars, towel racks, etc to be put anywhere regardless of the designer's choices.
Whoa, that'll cost a pretty penny these days... even scatter board is pricey ;~(
Great job fella’s! Journeyman Carpenter Here! I approve! Line Laser is my choice! Question, can you use Flat Stock Metal as backing on wood 2 X 4s or 2 X 6s etc. My Union always sends me to do all the Heavy Gauge Exterior work on these 5/6 Story Apt. Buildings! I wish I can record me showing everyone how I do it! Lol! Anyway, You guys are Great! Love your content fella’s! 👍
I think I'd hate having sheet metal "blocking" because then I'd have to use self drilling sheet metal screws to hang everything, and they tend to want to wander more than driving screws into wood.
@@kenbrown2808 thanks! Enjoy your Holiday’s! 👌👍
@@lennyadamowicz7642 and you.
metal Flat stock would have two issues: Cost since still price are nearly triple compared to 2019 prices, and you need to tap the holes for screws. Generally I use 2x4/6/8 for blocking and plywood. I installed full sheets of plywood on some walls.
When I helped my BIL with his addition we put blocking in the new master bath for grab bars in case they were ever needed. We then took pictures of the studs with blocking with a tape measure showing the heights. It is simple as looking up the pictures to figure out where the blocking is located.
Thanks for this video. We're about ready to start building our house and this is very useful information. As far as where you can maintain information about where the backing is (as well as everything else about your build and maintenance, I like the idea of starting a Google Account for the house and put everything in the drive for that account. If you ever sell, you can turn the account over to the next person (and they can change the credentials) and continue to keep everything in a convenient location.
One question, does all the extra blocking increase the strength of the home when winds pick up like we had last week here in Colorado Springs?
Yes blocking will increase the strength.
I pant my story board Fluorescent Pink …….pencil marks show great and my helpers don’t cut my board
Thanks for the video....Happy Holidays!!
Great video. I like to bookmark videos like these to go back to when I'm doing a similar project later on, very useful.
3:07 seems you exceeded 25% (40% non bearing wall?) of those studs you cut into for the circle shower / ear drop shower head support. My recommendation would be holdright ear drop bracket a common plumbers solution in the work van.truck
Merry Christmas Stud Pack!!!
Happy Holidays @Stud Pack!
Merry Christmas! Loved this video and tips. Great foresight! Cheers!
I’m the middle of building our first hand. Man! This is pure gold! I’m literally going to do each of these suggestion. Thank you so much!
I appreciate your taking the time to show & tell the benifit of blocking.
GREAT Tips! Merry Christmas Stud Pack fam!
Merry Christmas Stud Pack!
Merry Christmas StudPack.
I found your channel about a week ago. I just want to say that Paul is a natural host. Right up there with the best home improvement hosts. This is quality content!
Merry Christmas
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Great subject to cover with useable options! Thanks! Enjoy your videos!
Great work guys! Always come away with great info from your videos. Have a great Christmas and safe travels.
Happy Holidays SP!
Merry Christmas to yall stud pack
Happy Holidays Stud Pack
Merry Christmas Stud Pack.
I built a house about 40 years ago and I asked the builder to block all of the windows so when I started to hang curtains I wasn't locked into the with of the studs. He said fine but he was going to charge me what I considered excessive so I went over to the construction site after my work day and did the blocking myself. It sure was nice when I had to start mounting the curtains.
Merry Christmas Stud Pack dudes.
You guys are the best! Merry Christmas to you and your family from Michigan. Safe travels to all.
Merry Christmas, Studs!
Good tips, well explained. Thanks and keep the videos coming!
I really appreciate that you tackle these topics that are very important but not terribly exciting, its these topics that no one talks much about therefore I know little about.
Thank you guys for all you do! Merry Christmas 🎅
Have a wondeful time with family this Christmas and all the best for 2022. Thanks for sharing in 2021.
As always, an informative video with just enough humor to keep it moving. Happy holidays to you both!
This was a great video. Thanks for all the info. And Happy Holidays.
Happy New Year guys! Love watching the videos.
Love watching father and son work happily together.
Thankyou for the blocking tips. Merry Christmas guys!
Merry Christmas 🎅too you and your Family. Very Good Tips on Blocking, Thank You.
Recently installed new all-wood cabinets in the kitchen and it was jaw-dropping to see how many screws missed the studs when taking out the old cabinets. Two 2’x16’ sections of sheetrock were cut out and blocking was installed. The cabinets were installed with the all screws hitting wood and all screws positioned the same in all cabinets. Blocking is well worth it.
Love it for cabinetry. Good stuff guys
I appreciate all of your well thought out videos. Merry Christmas to you all. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for another great video. Learned more stuff…. Have a great holiday!
Big screen TV bracket mount blocking (I just did one a few days ago), ceiling fan blocking and garage stuff like GDO, hoist reinforcements (did that a few years ago for a mechanic friend) and heavy mirror (did that for a grandma and I'm guessing that mirror weighed 80 pounds).
Last one I can think of is exterior door latch blocking. This works only if you are willing to be a bit unconventional because it means building up behind the door casing with a 2x6 having tight grain to make it much harder for an intruder to kick the door in. As I stand looking out the front door, this 2x6 adds to the thickness of the wall, becomes trim (so use a clean piece) which covers all but 1/4" of the edge of the casing. And I had to rabbit the edge just a little where the 2x6 meets the casing then sunk a couple 4" deck screws into the edge of that 2x6, near the deadbolt area to resist splitting should the intruder have a lot of kick strength.
Merry Christmas!
did a remodel a while back, completely redid both bathrooms and thankfully I had the foresight to add blocking. Wish I would have done it in more places while I had the walls apart after seeing this.