VantagePoint News
March 2023 - Drift Headed Rail (DHR97)
The Drift Headed Rail is a C-Shaped Drift Rail with nelson studs welded at 8" o.c. for a cast-in-place applications. Used with the Drift Clips (DRC) as a uniquely designed two-piece system that is used to attach curtain-wall studs to the building…
January 2023 - Box Header Clip (BHC)
The Box Header Clip (BHC) is designed to eliminate field cutting metal track into sections. The BHC clip is pre-punched to promote a quick and accurate installation. It is available in a variety of sizes and thicknesses to accommodate different…
December 2022 - Fastback Upgrades
The FastBack™ backing system features a universal design that works with studs in either direction—concealing fasteners on the face of the product. Reduces screw pops and touch up work with no exposed fasteners on the face of the product.
August 2022 - CD Holdown Bolted Connection
The new "bolted" version of the ClarkDietrich holdowns provide an alternative installation method for a cost-effective shearwall attachment and are used to transfer tension loads between floors or from structural members to the foundation.
August 2022 - Fixed Universal Slip Clip (FUS)
FUS clips are used to attach exterior curtain wall studs to the building structure and provide either a rigid connection or deflecting connection for medium to larger standoff conditions. The FUS clips are available in standard lengths of 6" and 8”…
May 2022 - PanelTRAK
PanelTRAK is a structural steel track that allows steel studs to bear directly on the track web rather than the radii of the track corners. Because of its slightly oversized web base, it creates an easier installation in load bearing applications…
March 2022 - Redesigned TradeReady® Joist and Rim Track
Redesigned TradeReady® Joist and Rim Track in Conformance with IBC 2021 - Extruded Holes now spaced at 24” o.c. - Symmetrical legs on Rim Track - Updated Section Properties & Span Tables
Commerical Strapping
New commercial-grade coil strapping comes standard with pre-punched holes for efficient installation in a variety of bracing, bridging or tension strapping applications.
September 2021 - Z Girt for Rainscreen Framing
ClarkDietrich Z-Girt is used as a primary rainscreen framing component with depths matching common exterior insulation thicknesses while providing a uniform plane for cladding attachment. It can be installed in a horizontal or vertical orientation.…
July 2021 - E-Screen
Rainscreen Drainage Mat - ClarkDietrich E-Screen can be used in stucco, stone veneer, brick, or under various siding installations to provide an effective method for drainage and ventilation in the wall system.
March 2021 - UltraTRAK Slotted System
The UltraTRAK Slotted system utilizes a UltraTRAK slotted deflection track in conjunction with the UltraBEAD providing a 1 or 2 HR rated assembly for a ¾” max joint and is UL 2079-Fifth Edition compliant.
March 2021 - UltraBEAD with Deep Leg Deflection Track
The UltraBEAD with Deep Leg Deflection Track system utilizes a deep leg deflection track in conjunction with the UltraBEAD providing a 1 or 2 HR rated assembly for a ¾” max joint and is UL 2079-Fifth Edition compliant.
October 2020 - 360TRAK™
360TRAK™ is a flexible framing product that is a high-performance solution for creating intricate curves, bends, and variable radii for dramatic and distinctive walls and bulkheads in non-load bearing partitions and ceilings.
July 2020 - Universal Bypass Clips (UBC)
Universal Bypass Clips are used to attach exterior curtain wall studs to the building structure and provide either a rigid connection or deflecting connection for vertical building movement independent of the cold-formed steel framing.
April 2020 - Panel Lift Clip for Lifting Prefabricated Panels
The ClarkDietrich Panel Lift Clip is load rated and is used to safely lift wall panels at assembly warehouses or on job-sites. The clip comes pre-punched for screw attachment to the panel as well as a larger hole for the clamp.
October 2019 - YurClip Head-of-Wall Deflection Clip
New YurClips are used in head-of-wall deflection conditions to provide for vertical movement. These clips are used in combination with deep leg deflection track. Saving labor time, they do not require screws in the stud or bridging installed…
September 2019 - New E-Flange™ Casing Bead & Bandmaker™ Casing Bead
New E-Flange™ Casing Bead From ClarkDietrich Helps Stucco Contractors Achieve Greater Embedment - ClarkDietrich continues to integrate the innovative E-Flange™ design into its line of exterior finishing products with the addition of E-Flange Casing…
BlazeFrame® RipTRAK™
Head-Of-Wall Deflection Track - 1 & 2 Hour System BlazeFrame RipTRAK is a ceiling runner with an offset shoulder that represents the thickness of the wall material. BlazeFrame RipTRAK is a UL approved for up to 4" Total Deflection Movement.
June 2019 - BackerBead® with E-Flange™
PVC CASING BEAD WITH BUILT-IN BACKER ROD & EMBEDDABLE FLANGE - ClarkDietrich E-Flange™ embeddable stucco profiles provide 80% more embedment than standard "flat flange" profiles. E-Flange allows for more stucco mix to flow through the flange,…
April 2019 - New Profiles for Flat Tail™ Slide Clip
NEW profiles providing larger allowable loads for maximum design capacities. ClarkDietrich Flat Tail™ Slide Clip is used to attach exterior curtain-wall studs to the building structure and provide for 2-1/4" vertical building movement independent…