Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for protecting the contents of electrical boxes installed in new or existing buildings before sheetrock, drywall or wallboard is installed, by providing sturdy L-shaped brackets that include at least one insertion flange and a base plate. The flange portions of the bracket may be easily inserted (or removed) between the electrical box and the frame member to which the box is mounted, such that after insertion of the flange, the back of the box is covered and protected by the base plate. After the bracket has been installed, sheetrock, drywall or wallboard behind the electrical box may then be completed. The base plate of the bracket protects the back of the electrical box from inadvertent punctures that could occur since the location of the back of the box may not be easily determined after the wall is completed.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for protecting the contents of electrical boxes installed in new or existing buildings before sheetrock, drywall or wallboard is installed, by providing sturdy L-shaped brackets that include at least one insertion flange and a base plate. The flange portions of the bracket may be easily inserted (or removed) between the electrical box and the frame member to which the box is mounted, such that after insertion of the flange, the back of the box is covered and protected by the base plate. After the bracket has been installed, sheetrock, drywall or wallboard behind the electrical box may then be completed. The base plate of the bracket protects the back of the electrical box from inadvertent punctures that could occur since the location of the back of the box may not be easily determined after the wall is completed.