Exterior Framing: Bridging & Bracing
Exterior Framing: Bridging & Bracing
Products
33mil, 43mil or 54mil Fire Shield System
ClarkDietrich’s BlazeFrame Shield is specifically designed for use in conjunction with approved fireblocking materials per section 718 of the IBC.
U-Channel Lateral Bracing Clip
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).
Multipurpose pre-punched commerical coil stock used for bracing, bridging or tension strapping
Coil Strapping is made in a variety of widths, each with a unique layout of pre-punched holes for a variety of fastening options to meet different application requirements.
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 framing applications.
Multipurpose flat stock used for bracing, bridging, backing or tension strapping
Flat Strapping is made in a variety of widths and thicknesses to meet different application requirements.
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 of exterior curtain wall framing, loadbearing walls and high interior partitions constructed of structural studs.
Traditional cold-rolled Channel (CRC) for bridging
ClarkDietrich U-Channel or Cold Rolled Channel (CRC) are one of the most common bridging methods used to provide resistance to stud rotation and minor axis bending under wind and axial loads.