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November 2024 - Pro-Flex 300
Pro-Flex300 is a muddable, PVC-Free, flexible corner bead that adjusts to any angle to create perfect inside and outside 90° and off-angle corners.
October 2024 - Rainscreen drain and vent tracks
ClarkDietrich has added two new accessories to its E-Screen™ drainage mat demonstrating compliance with ASTM E2925 performance criteria. The new components, Top Vent Track (TVT) and Drip Flashing (DFL-RS) were developed for moisture…
September 2024 - GhostBead Square Metal Corner Bead
ClarkDietrich GhostBead metal corner bead uses a white surface treatment to blend in with joint compound. This traditional drywall finishing product is nailed, stapled, screwed or clinched into place.
September 2024 - GhostBead Bullnose Metal Corner Bead
ClarkDietrich GhostBead Bullnose metal corner bead uses a white surface treatment to blend in with joint compound. and create a smooth, rounded look to standard drywall corners. Bullnose adds contemporary styling and a sense of openness to any room.
July 2024 - ProChannel Ci
ProChannel Ci Cladding Support System is a thermally and structurally efficient exterior wall cladding support system utilizing the self-sealing Grip-Deck TubeSeal® fastening system from TruFast Walls.
July 2024 - Mid Wall Lap Siding Transition Weep Screed
The mid-wall weep screed is designed to create a transition from stucco to lap siding while providing the necessary starting "offset" required for lap siding.
May 2024 - MEP Gusset Plate
The MEP Gusset Plate is designed to provide strength and stiffness to framing members that are modified or field cut at the job site with oversized cutouts on the web of the member.
March 2024 - BlazeFrame Tape
A 2mm thickness of cured intumescent material that can be adhered to metal profiles to provide an air and smoke seal.
October 2023 - 2x6 FR Blocking
The 2x6 FR Blocking is fire-retardant treated wood blocking for nonstructural steel framing with dado groove to latch on to flange and span between wall partitions to provide attachment surface for wall mounted fixtures.
June 2023 - Holdown Plate (HDP)
HDP holdown plates are designed for taller construction and higher tension loads; transferring the tension loads between floors or from structural members to the foundation embed plate (by others). The HDP holdown plates are pre-punched and…
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…
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…
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
Commercial 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.