VantagePoint News
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.
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…
February 2019 - TradeReady® Floor Joist Blocking
Quick and efficient system that prevents joist rotation and accommodates mechanical passing. TradeReady Floor Joist Blocking is one of the primary components that make up the TradeReady floor bracing system. TradeReady Blocking features a large…
February 2019 - Bridging Termination Clip (BTC3,BTC4,BTC6)
The ClarkDietrich Bridging Termination clip is used to secure U-Channel or Cold Rolled Channel (CRC) to structural wall studs when used in load-bearing or curtain wall applications. (loads for structural stud gauges of 20, 18, 16, 14 & 12).…
October 2018 - VINYL E-FLANGE CONTROL JOINT
VINYL CONTROL JOINT WITH EMBEDDABLE FLANGE DESIGN - 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, providing a more…
October 2018 - BackerBead® - VINYL DRIP FLASHING
ClarkDietrich VINYL DRIP FLANGE WITH BUILT-IN CLOSED CELL BACKER ROD - BackerBead® - Drip Flashing eliminates the need to install a backer rod separately, as the product features a factory-applied backer rod that is affixed to the vinyl Drip Flange…
AUGUST 2018 - Drift Rail and Clip (DRC) Deflection or Rigid
The ClarkDietrich Drift Rail and Clip is a uniquely designed two-piece system that is used to attach curtain-wall studs to the building structure and allows for vertical and lateral movement or to be rigidly attached. The system utilizes a C-…
JUNE 2018 - PONY WALL
The ClarkDietrich Pony Wall is intended to support out-of-plane loading of cantilevered partial wall systems that are unsupported at the top track. Out-of-plane loads are transferred to the floor system through the base-plate, which is welded…
MAY 2018 - DRIFT HEAD-OF-WALL (DHOW) CLIP FOR DRIFT AND DEFLECTION
ClarkDietrich Drift Head-of-wall clips are used in deflection conditions for in-fill curtain wall assemblies and/or interior nonload-bearing partitions to provide for both vertical (deflection) and lateral (drift) movement. These clips are used in…
FEB 2018 - Extended Uni-Clip™ (UXRC6-HD) w/Anchor Holes
ClarkDietrich’s UXRC6-HD 68mils (14ga) rigid framing clip is used to attach exterior wall studs to the structure of the building. This clip is ideal for all medium and large standoff conditions and designed to resist horizontal and vertical loads. (…
NOV 2017 - CC33 3/4" Channel Clip
33mil (20 Gauge) Lateral Bracing Clip used to secure 3/4" U-Channel to drywall studs The ClarkDietrich CC33 clip is used to secure U-Channel or Cold Rolled Channel (CRC) to non-structural wall studs. The wall stud friction fit design allows for as…
OCT 2017 - FastBridge™ Clip (FB33, FB43 & FB68)
Used to secure U-Channel or Cold Rolled Channel (CRC) to structural wall studs when used in load-bearing or curtain wall applications. The wall stud friction fit design allows for as little as one screw for the connection to the U-Channel.
SEP 2017 - Fire Blocking
33mil, 43mil or 54mil Fire Blocking System ClarkDietrich’s Fire Blocking is specifically designed to meet the requirement of horizontal fire blocking inside the wall system and between floor levels. Fire Blocking system simply installs by twisting…
AUG 2017 - Universal Joist Hanger (UJH)
Floor joists connection to structural steel beams or CFS headers The Universal Joist Hangers (UJH) 68mils (14ga) or 97mils (12ga) are used to connect joists to CFS headers (with screws, welds or PAF fasteners) and steel I-beams (with welds or PAF…