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Cold-Formed Steel Solutions for Data Center Construction

























Build Data Centers with Proven Cold-Formed Steel Systems

Data center construction requires framing systems that are strong, efficient and adaptable to complex project requirements. ClarkDietrich products are used throughout these facilities to support interior partitions, structural framing, rough openings, deflection conditions, fire-rated assemblies, security areas and impact-resistant applications.

Explore ClarkDietrich products commonly used in data center construction below.
Barrier Mesh for Security

High-strength expanded metal mesh for walls and ceilings

Barrier Mesh™ is a tough, rigid, heavy-gauge steel mesh installed typically onto stud framing (both metal and wood), with gypsum sheathing applied to its surface to conceal the barrier mes

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BlazeFrame® RipTRAK™

head-of-wall deflection track - 1 & 2 hour system

BlazeFrame RipTRAK is a deflection track with an offset shoulder that represents the thickness of the gypsum board (5/8" or 1-1/4”).

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MaxTrak® Slotted Deflection Track

Performance that stands up to deflection

For superior head-of-wall vertical deflection, and the added benefit of horizontal drift movement, ClarkDietrich has your answer.

FAS-093X Fire Rated Control Joint

FAS-093X fire rated control joint - profile for protection of control joints

Fire Rated Control Joint is a composite control joint with intumescent tape factory applied to the back side of the control joint.

Structural Studs

ClarkDietrich Cold-Formed Steel C-Studs (C-Series™)

Cold-Formed / Light-Gauge C-shaped framing members for axial load-bearing walls, curtain walls, tall interior partitions, floor joists and roof truss assemblies.

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ProSTUD® Drywall Framing System

Steel Drywall Studs with smart edge™ technology

ProSTUD Drywall Framing System (ProSTUD® and ProTRAK®) with Smart Edge™ Technology is the innovative steel drywall stud that sets a new industry benchmark for high performance.

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RedHeader Lite Rough Opening System

replaces multiple jamb studs for interior rough openings

Designed to replace conventional built-up jambs and headers while providing better results in half the time.

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RedHeader PRO™ Rough Opening System

provides versatility for walls and ceilings contractors

Designed to replace conventional boxed headers and built-up jambs and provide better results in half the time.

Spazzer® 5400 Spacing and Bridging Bar

Facilitates the rapid erection of structural wall framing

ClarkDietrich TradeReady® Spazzer® 5400 spacer bar is a pre-notched, 16-gauge or 18-gauge, galvanized steel spacer and bridging bar, engineered to facilitate the rapid, efficient erection

FastBridge™ Clip (FB33, FB43 & FB68)

Used to secure u-channel to wall studs for lateral bracing

The ClarkDietrich FastBridge™ clip is used to secure U-Channel or Cold Rolled Channel (CRC) to structural or non-structural wall studs when used in load-bearing, curtain wall or drywall