Instructions / Assembly

EXTERIOR FRAMING
The technical content of this literature is eective 5/31/12 and supersedes all previous information. Pub. No. CD-Full Line 5/12
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BRIDGING AND BRACING
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UCHANNEL
ClarkDietrich U-channel, combined
with EasyClip™ clip angles
(U-Series™) and screws, is one of
the most common bridging methods
used to provide resistance to stud
rotation and minor axis bending
under wind and axial loads. 1-1/2"
U-channel is passed through the
stud knockout and secured. Lateral
bracing is typically installed at a
maximum of 48" o.c., but consult
ClarkDietrich’s Technical Design
Guide for proper spacing.
Product
code
CSSBI
Reference
Thickness
Size
(in)
Gauge Mils
Design thickness
(in)
CHN1 075U50-54 16 54 0.0566 3/4
CHN2 150U50-54 16 54 0.0566 1-1/2
Available in 10,' 16' and 20' lengths.
Caution: EasyClip clip angles must be used with screws to brace cold-formed framing
properly. U-channel does not provide proper bracing if it is not adequately attached to the
framing member.
S wiftClip™ LSeries™ SUPPORT CLIP
LS-Series Support Clip
LE-Series Support Clip
LA-Series Support Clip
SwiftClip™ L-Series™ support clips
are used in multiple construction
projects, specifically in conjunction
with structural studs and track.
The L-shaped clips fit between the
stud flanges, so that shorter length
clips do not need to be ordered.
These labor time-savers include
prepunched holes for quicker screw
attachments, and are punched
to accommodate for CRC lateral
bracing connections.
Product
code
Thickness
Size
(in)
Common
application
Packaging
Pcs./Bucket
Gauge Mils
Design
thickness
(in)
LS543 16 54 0.0566
1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3-1/4
CRC/Openings 300
LS683 14 68 0.0713 Openings 300
LS973 12 97 0.1017 Openings 200
LS545 16 54 0.0566
1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 5-1/2
CRC/Openings/Joists 200
LS685 14 68 0.0713 Openings/Joists 200
LS975 12 97 0.1017 Openings/Joists 100
LS547 16 54 0.0566
1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 7-1/4
CRC/Openings/Joists 150
LS687 14 68 0.0713 Openings/Joists 100
LS977 12 97 0.1017 Openings/Joists 100
LS549 16 54 0.0566
1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 9-1/4
Joists 100
LS689 14 68 0.0713 Joists 100
LS979 12 97 0.1017 Joists 50
LS541 16 54 0.0566
1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 11-1/4
Joists 100
LS681 14 68 0.0713 Joists 50
LS971 12 97 0.1017 Joists 50
LS5413 16 54 0.0566
1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 13-1/4
Joists 50
LS6813 14 68 0.0713 Joists 50
LS9713 12 97 0.1017 Joists 25
LE543 16 54 0.0566
1-1/2 x 3 x 3-1/4
Fixed/Joists/Trusses 100
LE683 14 68 0.0713 Fixed/Joists/Trusses 100
LE973 12 97 0.1017 Fixed/Joists/Trusses 50
LE545 16 54 0.0566
1-1/2 x 3 x 5-1/2
Fixed/Joists/Trusses 100
LE685 14 68 0.0713 Fixed/Joists/Trusses 100
LE975 12 97 0.1017 Fixed/Joists/Trusses 50
LE547 16 54 0.0566
1-1/2 x 3 x 7-1/4
Fixed/Joists/Trusses 100
LE687 14 68 0.0713 Fixed/Joists/Trusses 50
LE977 12 97 0.1017 Fixed/Joists/Trusses 50
LA543 16 54 0.0566
3 x 3 x 3-1/4
Joists/Trusses 100
LA683 14 68 0.0713 Joists/Trusses 100
LA973 12 97 0.1017 Joists/Trusses 50
LA545 16 54 0.0566
3 x 3 x 5-1/2
Joists/Trusses 100
LA685 14 68 0.0713 Joists/Trusses 50
LA975 12 97 0.1017 Joists/Trusses 50
LA547 16 54 0.0566
3 x 3 x 7-1/4
Joists/Trusses 50
LA687 14 68 0.0713 Joists/Trusses 50
LA977 12 97 0.1017 Joists/Trusses 50