{"product_id":"econ-o-shim-2-horseshoe-plastic-shim-select-thickness","title":"Econ-o-Shim - 2\" Horseshoe Plastic Shim (50 Pack) - (Select Thickness)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pb-wrap{--pb-line:#e1e3e5;--pb-head:#f6f6f7;max-width:100%}\n.pb-wrap .pb-intro{margin-bottom:20px}\n.pb-acc{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 8px;overflow:hidden}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary{cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.35;\n list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::marker{content:\"\"}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::after{content:\"+\";font-size:22px;font-weight:400;line-height:1;flex:0 0 auto}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary::after{content:\"\\2212\"}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary{border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary:hover{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc .pb-body{padding:16px}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:first-child{margin-top:0}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.pb-q{border:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:0;margin:0}\n.pb-q:last-child{border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary{padding:12px 0;font-weight:600}\n.pb-q[open]\u003esummary{background:transparent;border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary:hover{background:transparent;text-decoration:underline}\n.pb-q .pb-body{padding:0 0 12px}\n.pb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}\n.pb-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;min-width:380px}\n.pb-table th,.pb-table td{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);padding:8px 10px;\n text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.pb-table thead th{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-table caption{caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;padding:0 0 8px}\n.pb-note{font-size:13px;opacity:.75;margin-top:16px}\n.pb-wrap a{color:#3b82f6}\n.pb-wrap a:hover{color:#2563eb}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEcon-o-Shim 2\" Horseshoe Plastic Shim, 50 Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rigid horseshoe-shaped plastic shim, 1-1\/2 in. x 2 in., sold 50 to a pack by thickness. The open horseshoe slot lets the shim slide around a fastener already driven, useful for shimming after the anchor is set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike wood, plastic shims won't compress, split or rot under load, which matters at a window or door where the gap has to hold its size for the life of the install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFeatures and Common Uses\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigid plastic horseshoe shim, 1-1\/2 in. x 2 in., won't compress or rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen U-slot slides around an already-driven fastener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold by thickness, 50 shims per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon in window, door, curtainwall and storefront installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevelling and plumbing window and door frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShimming storefront and curtainwall framing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny gap that needs a non-compressing, moisture-proof shim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"pb-table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorseshoe (U-slot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/2 in. x 2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRigid plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThicknesses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/16 in., 1\/8 in., 1\/4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePack Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 per pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eThickness per model code is confirmed against C.R. Laurence's own PHS-series horseshoe shim table (PHS4 = 1\/4 in., PHS6 = 1\/16 in., PHS8 = 1\/8 in., at this 1-1\/2 x 2 in. size); this exact retail pack size and brand pairing was not independently confirmed on a manufacturer's own site. Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pksupplies.com\/crl-plastic-horseshoe-shims.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCRL Plastic Horseshoe Shims PHS Series listing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy a horseshoe shape instead of a solid shim?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe open slot lets you slide the shim around a fastener that's already driven, so you can add or adjust shims without pulling the screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich thickness do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the thinnest shim, or stack thin shims, that closes the gap without over-compressing the frame; 1\/8 in. covers most standard window and door gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Product\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/products\/econ-o-shim-2-horseshoe-plastic-shim-select-thickness#product\",\"name\":\"Econ-o-Shim - 2\\\" Horseshoe Plastic Shim (50 Pack) - (Select Thickness)\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/products\/econ-o-shim-2-horseshoe-plastic-shim-select-thickness\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"Econ-o-Shim\"},\"category\":\"Hardware \u003e Building Materials \u003e Shims\",\"description\":\"Econ-o-Shim horseshoe plastic shims, 1-1\/2 x 2 in., 50 per pack. 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