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RedHeader Lite Rough Opening System

replaces multiple jamb studs for interior rough openings

Designed to replace conventional built-up jambs and headers while providing better results in half the time.

RedHeader Lite rough opening system

RedHeader Lite is designed to replace conventional built-up jambs and headers while providing better results in half the time. One-piece jambs eliminate the additional studs, track and screws required to frame conventional rough openings.

Construction Advantages:

  • Eliminates built-up jambs and headers.
  • Reduces material pieces and screws by up to 50%.
  • The header easily slides into the RHLC Clip or utilizes a select group of EasyClip™ S-Series clips
  • Opened jamb and header stud does not require pre-insulating.
  • SAVES LABOR in installation and handling!

RedHeader Lite jamb and header Profile information

Product CodeWeb Size
(A)
Flange
(B)
Return Lip
(C)
Mils
250RHL2502-1/2"2-1/2"5/8"33 or 43
362RHL2503-5/8"2-1/2"5/8"33 or 43
400RHL2504"2-1/2"5/8"33 or 43
600RHL2506"2-1/2"5/8"33 or 43

Punching of jambs available upon request.

Material: 33 ksi
Coating: CP60 per AISI S240

RHLC HEADER BRACKET (RHLC)

This simple, yet innovative header bracket turns interior header installation from a two-person job into a one-person job. This unique, pre-punched clip also eliminates surface head fastener buildup that can create finishing challenges.
 

Product CodeDepth (D)
237RHLC250-332-3/8"
350RHLC250-333-1/2"
387RHLC250-333-7/8"
587RHLC250-335-7/8"

Click here for the RHLC load table when used with RedHeader Lite

easyclip™ (s-series) Header clip

The pre-punched clip eliminates surface head fastener buildup that can create finishing challenges.
 

Product CodeLength (L)
S5422"
S5433"
S5455"

Click here for the EasyClip™ S-Series load table when used with RedHeader Lite

Code Approvals & Performance Standards

  • AISI S100-16 (2020) w/S2-20 North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members
  • AISI S240-20 North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Framing
    • (Compliant to ASTM C955, but IBC replaced with AISI S200 in IBC 2015, AISI S240 in IBC 2018)
    • Section A3 Material - Chemical & mechanical requirements (Referencing ASTM A1003/A1003M)
    • Section A4 Corrosion Protection (Referencing ASTM A653/A653M)
    • Section C Installation - (Referencing ASTM C1007)
  • SDS For ASTM A1003 Steel Framing Products For Interior Framing, Exterior Framing and Clips/Accessories
 

CAD Details

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Web Size / ThicknessHeader and Jamb StudRHLC ClipEasyClip S-Series
2-1/2" 33mils (20ga)250RHL250-33237RHLC250-33S542
2-1/2" 43mils (18ga)250RHL250-43
3-5/8" 33mils (20ga)362RHL250-33350RHLC250-33S543
3-5/8" 43mils (18ga)362RHL250-43
4" 33mils (20ga)400RHL250-33387RHLC250-33
4" 43mils (18ga)400RHL250-43
6" 33mils (20ga)600RHL250-33587RHLC250-33S545
6" 43mils (18ga)600RHL250-43

Punching of jambs available upon request