A cracked or checking board, a split framing member, a drywall repair that needs backing — these are jobs where a flat mending plate distributes the repair load across a wider surface than a screw or nail alone can manage. This 8-inch by 7/8-inch plate gives you 8 inches of span at less than an inch wide — it fits in tight spots where a wider plate would be hard to fasten, like along a stud face or alongside a door frame. The 7/8-inch width covers the typical crack or joint width in 2x dimensional lumber. Zinc-plated steel at this size is structural without being overbuilt — it adds reinforcement without changing the profile of the member enough to interfere with trim or siding. The 8-inch length lets you span across the damaged zone with fasteners on both sides. Standard on framing and st Stocked at Crofton Lumber and Akron Lumber.