I’m sure from a code perspective there’s something wrong here, but there must have been an issue with securing it from the right, and someone saw a bunch of scrap lumber pieces and said, got an idea. It’s not structural and needing to hold weight, so I’m really curious why, other than aesthetics, this is bad. Once covered by drywall, will this be some problem in the future?
The OP describes the specific problem this causes. It’s expected that these types of boxes are attached to studs and have void space next to them on the other side. Deviation from that pattern can cause issues with later installations expecting studs in some places and voids in others.
I can understand that, it’s why we have standardization. But the fault also lays on assuming everything is exactly as expected. Otherwise we wouldn’t need stud finders at all, we’d be sure where every last 2x4 is. A depth measuring stud finder would tell you there’s an unusual mass and give you warning that all isn’t like you’d expect.
If it works, is it really broken? Just add more screws.
I know the adage “if it’s stupid and it works, it’s not stupid” is a thing, but this might be the exception to the rule
It doesn’t apply to safety items at all. Your car will function fine without seat belts.
Maxim 43: If it’s stupid and it works, it’s still stupid and you’re lucky.
I’m sure from a code perspective there’s something wrong here, but there must have been an issue with securing it from the right, and someone saw a bunch of scrap lumber pieces and said, got an idea. It’s not structural and needing to hold weight, so I’m really curious why, other than aesthetics, this is bad. Once covered by drywall, will this be some problem in the future?
The OP describes the specific problem this causes. It’s expected that these types of boxes are attached to studs and have void space next to them on the other side. Deviation from that pattern can cause issues with later installations expecting studs in some places and voids in others.
I can understand that, it’s why we have standardization. But the fault also lays on assuming everything is exactly as expected. Otherwise we wouldn’t need stud finders at all, we’d be sure where every last 2x4 is. A depth measuring stud finder would tell you there’s an unusual mass and give you warning that all isn’t like you’d expect.