Furring Channel / Hat Channel

Furring Channel for Walls and Ceilings

Economical hat-shaped framing component used to “furr” out ceilings and masonry walls.

Found in:

Interior Framing > Drywall Framing

Interior Framing > Ceilings

Exterior Framing > Curtain Wall Framing

Description

Economical hat-shaped framing component used to “furr” out ceilings and masonry walls.

Provides noncombustible furring for interior and exterior walls
Use to level uneven surfaces
Available in 7/8” and 1-1/2” depths in 25, 20, 18 and 16 gauge
Standard lengths are 10’ and 12’. Other lengths available
Hemmed leg furring channel (as shown) is only available in 25 gauge

ClarkDietrich furring channel is a hat-shaped corrosion-resistant framing component used to furr out masonry walls and ceiling assemblies. In concrete wall applications, furring channel is installed vertically to the wall surface using concrete nails or power-driven fasteners. Gypsum panels are then screw-attached to the furring channels. In drop ceiling applications, furring channels can be attached directly to 1-1/2" cold rolled channels using Metal Furring Channel Clips, or tie wire. Screws or power-driven fasteners can be used to attach furring channel directly to the building structure. Heavier gauge furring enables greater spans and loading capacity. 18- or 16- gauge furring is commonly used for purlins in exterior applications.

7/8" Furring Channel Systems

Member	Gauge	Mils	Size	Pcs/Bundle
087F125-18	25	18	7/8"	10
087F125-30	20 DW	30	7/8"	10
087F125-33	20 STR	33	7/8"	10
087F125-43	18	43	7/8"	10
087F125-54	16	54	7/8"	10

1-1/2" Furring Channel Systems

Member	Gauge	Mils	Size	Pcs/Bundle
150F125-18	25	18	1-1/2"	10
150F125-30	20 DW	30	1-1/2"	10
150F125-33	20 STR	33	1-1/2"	10
150F125-43	18	43	1-1/2"	10
150F125-54	16	54	1-1/2"	10

Technical Data

Ceiling Span Carts

Furring Channel Allowable Ceiling Span Charts

Installation

Intallation

In concrete wall applications:

Furring channel is installed vertically to the wall surface using concrete nails or power-driven fasteners. Gypsum panels are then screw-attached to the furring channels.

In drop ceiling applications:

Furring channels can be attached directly to 1-1/2" cold rolled channels using Metal Furring Channel Clips, or tie wire. Screws or power-driven fasteners can be used to attach furring channel directly to the building structure.

Heavier gauge furring enables greater spans and loading capacity. 18- or 16- gauge furring is commonly used for purlins in exterior applications.

Resources

A CAD Details R BIM Architectural Specs AIA / CEU SustainabilityPRO

Documents

Furring Channel Properties Spans

Code Approvals & Performance Standards

AISI S100-16 North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members
AISI S220-15 North American Standard for CFS Framing - Nonstructural Members

(Compliant to ASTM C645 , but IBC replaced with AISI S220 in IBC 2015)
Section A4 Material - Chemical & mechanical requirements (Referencing ASTM A1003/A1003M)
Section A5 Corrosion Protection (Referencing ASTM A653/A653M)
Section C Installation - (Referencing ASTM C754)