Interior Framing: Bridging & Bracing

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…

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.

Multipurpose pre-punched commercial 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…

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…

Multipurpose flat stock used for bracing, bridging or tension strapping

Flat Strapping is made in a variety of widths and thicknesses to meet different application requirements.

Quick, efficient method to ladder frame between parallel joists or trusses

Katz™ bridging bar is specifically manufactured to ladder frame between parallel framing members and provide for the attachment of the top of the interior…

Facilitates the rapid erection of interior, nonload-bearing studs

Prenotched bridging and spacing bar.

Eliminates the need for cutting and bending when using the Spazzer® 5400 Spacer Bar to facilitate rapid installation of exterior curtain wall framing

The Spazzer bar fly clip is a secure, fast and efficient way to finish a wall section…

Used to secure the Spazzer bar when used in load-bearing applications

The Spazzer Bar Guard™ retainer clip is used to secure the Spazzer bar when used in load-bearing applications.

used to secure the Spazzer® bar

The Spazzer® Snap-In Grommet should be used to secure the Spazzer bar when used in load-bearing applications

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…