Retaining system for vertically stacked material

A drywall fastening apparatus comprising:

• a stanchion clip, a drywall clip, a securing strap system, and a locating beacon;
• wherein the securing strap system attaches the stanchion clip to the drywall clip;
• wherein the locating beacon attaches to the stanchion clip;
• wherein the drywall fastening apparatus is configured for use with a plurality of drywall sheets;
• wherein the drywall fastening apparatus is configured for use with a stanchion;
• wherein the stanchion clip forms an anchor point that transfers the load path of the plurality of drywall sheets in such a manner that the plurality of drywall sheets will not shift in a horizontal direction when the plurality of drywall sheets are vertically stored;
• wherein the drywall clip secures the plurality of drywall sheets to the stanchion such that the plurality of drywall sheets will not fall when the plurality of drywall sheets are vertically stored;
• wherein the stanchion clip attaches to the stanchion;
• wherein the drywall clip attaches to a drywall sheet selected from the plurality of drywall sheets;
• wherein the locating beacon identifies the location of the fastening device;
• wherein the stanchion clip comprises a first hyoid, a screw clamp, and a first anchor ring;
• wherein the drywall clip comprises a second hyoid and a second anchor ring;
• wherein the screw clamp is a threaded shaft that screws through the first arm of the first hyoid into the stanchion;
• wherein the screw clamp secures the first hyoid to the stanchion.