Media Wall Installers in Smithtown

median year homes were built

1967

median year homes were built

built in 2000 or later

9.3%

built in 2000 or later

built before 1960

24.7%

built before 1960

single-family homes

92.6%

single-family homes

in buildings with 5+ units

6.6%

in buildings with 5+ units

mobile homes

0.3%

mobile homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year, Smithtown CDP (tables B25035, B25034, B25024)

Common wall types

Wood-frame walls with drywall

Where: Postwar Cape Cod, ranch and split-level houses in Smithtown and Nesconset.

Mounting: Studs are typically 16 inches on center. Lag into at least two studs with 5/16" lags; confirm with a stud finder, since older houses can have irregular spacing.

Finished basement walls

Where: Basement dens and rec rooms in Nassau and Suffolk houses.

Mounting: Check for moisture first. Framed or furred walls allow lags into studs; bare block or poured concrete needs 1/4" concrete screws or sleeve anchors.

Older historic houses

Where: Older houses built before the postwar boom.

Mounting: Plaster on lath is common; test with a pilot hole and use toggles off-stud.

Tips before you mount

• Frame houses are the norm here: lag the mount into studs with 5/16" lag bolts about 2.5" to 3" long, hitting at least two studs; a full-motion arm needs more support than a fixed mount.
• Basements on Long Island often have moisture from a high water table, so check for stains or white mineral deposits before mounting, and use framed furring walls with corrosion-resistant fasteners rather than drilling directly into damp block.
• Larger lots mean many detached houses with finished basements and attic spaces; confirm framing before running in-wall cable between floors.
• Over a fireplace: check the TV maker's heat limit and measure the surround temperature while the fireplace is running; a deep mantel or tilting mount reduces heat exposure.
• Hiding wires: a regular TV power cord may not be concealed in the wall (NEC 400.12), so use an in-wall rated power kit and CL2 or CL3 low-voltage cable; cable fished through a finished-basement or attic wall is usually easy in these frame houses.