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Flat Strapping

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.

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

Applications include:

  • Horizontal strap lateral bracing for wall studs
  • Strap bridging for bottom of floor joists
  • Tension strapping for shear wall x-bracing

Horizontal strap lateral bracing for wall studs

Commonly used bracing for wall studs deeper than 6"

Properly spaced horizontal steel bracing provides resistance to stud rotation and minor axis buckling under wind and axial loads. Block and strapping is typically used when wall studs exceed 6".  U-Channel or the Spazzer® bar does not provide sufficient bracing for members wider than 6". Both stud flanges must be attached to top and bottom runner flanges to provide proper end support. Floor and ceiling runners must also be anchored securely to the structure. To utilize the stud’s load carrying capacity fully, horizontal bracing must be installed at proper intervals.

Product Data & Ordering Information

Strapping is available in coil form or flat length of 10'

Thicknesses: 18mil (25ga) - 97mil (12ga)

Coating & Yield Strength must be specified at the time of order

Coatings:
18mil - 30mil = G40EQ (G40 or G60 available)
33mil - 97mil = CP60 (G90 available)

Yield Strength:
18mil - 30mil = 30ksi
33mil - 97mil = 50ksi

 

 

 

Installation

Horizontal strap lateral bracing for wall studs

Lateral bracing consists of a field-cut stud or track for solid blocking and steel strap bracing on both flanges of the studs. Solid blocking is placed at each end of the wall, adjacent to wall openings and 8' O.C. maximum. The blocking is attached to each adjacent stud via EasyClip™ E- or S- Series™ clips, or when a track is used, the flanges are cut, the web bent and a minimum 4" overlap is used to secure the track block to the studs. Strap bracing, 2" wide and 20-gauge (33 mil) minimum, is fastened to each solid block and stud flange.

 

Code Approvals & Performance Standards

  • ASTM A653 Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process
  • ASTM A1003 Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Carbon, Metallic- and Nonmetallic-Coated for Cold-Formed Framing Members
  • SDS For ASTM A1003 Steel Framing Products For Interior Framing, Exterior Framing and Clips/Accessories
 

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