Instructions / Assembly
From low-rise to high-rise, count on
exterior framing that stands tall.
The high strength-to-weight ratio of light-gauge steel
framing maximizes design flexibility and delivers superior
structural integrity for a variety of criteria, including high
wind and seismic loads. It’s also easily insulated for energy
conservation and provides noncombustible support for
fire-rated construction.
Light-gauge steel is an ideal exterior framing material
for all types of low- to high-rise commercial structures,
including educational, institutional, multi-family and
multi-use. Because of its strength, ease of installation
and cost-eectiveness, steel is also an excellent choice for
residential construction. While light-gauge steel is commonly
stick-framed, it is also highly suited for prefabricated panel
construction, providing additional economy in today’s highly
competitive construction industry.
• Used as primary framing up to nine stories
• Economically combined with structural steel or concrete
• Ideal support for brick-veneer, stucco and E.I.F.S.
• Curtain wall, axial load-bearing wall and
head-of-wall deflection systems
• Door and window framing
• Bridging and bracing systems
• Conventional or specialty load-bearing headers
NOTE: This catalog does not provide load data (load capacities, limiting heights, physical and structural properties and span data) necessary for
building design. Contact ClarkDietrich at 888-437-3244 for technical assistance.
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The technical content of this literature is eective 5/31/12 and supersedes all previous information.Pub. No. CD-Full Line 5/12
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