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Our 1.5 in and 2 in-wide corbels are rated for about 150 lb apiece, give or take a few pounds depending on the size. That rating assumes the bracket is lag-screwed into solid studs with something like a #10 × 2 ½ in wood screw. In the real world a properly anchored pair will hold a typical bench seat, mailbox, or stone shelf without fuss. If you need to go heavier, step up to the 3 in-wide version or add an extra bracket every 16-20 in for peace of mind.

Both styles use the same 1.5 in-wide, ¼ in-thick American steel strap. The single-brace model has one ⅜ in center web, while the Eclipse adds a beefier ¾ in web sandwiched in the middle. Load rating stays the same at roughly 150 lb, so the choice comes down to looks and how much visual heft you want under the shelf or countertop. If you prefer a lighter, open feel go single. If you like the chunkier, architectural vibe pick the Eclipse.

Yes. The brackets are powder coated, which seals the steel against rain and sun. We usually steer folks toward the black finish because it hides scuffs and touch-ups better, but white works too if you do not mind the occasional cleaning. For coastal spots a quick rinse now and then keeps salt off the coating, and a dab of car wax on the exposed screws never hurts. The lifetime guarantee still applies outdoors.

Most models are meant to sit with the long leg on the wall and the short leg under the shelf. Flipping a Parsons or Eclipse bracket puts the load on the wrong part of the weld and voids the guarantee, so we do not recommend it. Extra holes are not something we offer and drilling through the coating can invite rust unless you repaint the bare spot. If you need a different hole pattern, it is usually simpler to pick another size or add a small ledger board behind the bracket.