Instructions / Assembly

EXTERIOR FRAMING
LOADBEARING
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The technical content of this literature is eective 5/31/12 and supersedes all previous information. 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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HEAVYDUTY STUD HDS
®
 FRAMING SYSTEM
The HDS
®
framing system is a new,
high-performance, cost-eective,
multipurpose, heavy-duty framing
stud for headers, jambs, posts and
built-up tube truss chords and webs.
The superior strength and carrying
capacity mean higher performance
with fewer members. The HDS
framing system eliminates box beam
headers, nesting track and stud for
posts and jambs.
Product code
Thickness
ksi
Depth
(in)
Flange
(in)
Return
(in)
Gauge Mils
Design
thickness (in)
HDS
20 33 0.0346 33
3-5/8,
6
3
1-1/16,
2-1/4
18 43 0.0451 33
16 54 0.0566 50
14 68 0.0713 50
12 97 0.1017 50
Patent pending.
LHEADER
ClarkDietrich L-headers are
prefabricated, light-gauge 90˚
L-sections that are used in load-
bearing wall framing. They slide
easily into place and eliminate
the labor-intensive process of
built-up field-assembled headers.
Install as single, one header one
side, or double, two headers, one
on both sides.
Product
code
Thickness
Leg length
(in)
Gauge Mils
Design thickness
(in)
LHDR
18 43 0.0451
1-1/2 x 616 54 0.0566
14 68 0.0713
18 43 0.0451
1-1/2 x 816 54 0.0566
14 68 0.0713
18 43 0.0451
1-1/2 x 1016 54 0.0566
14 68 0.0713
Custom lengths available on request.
TradeReady
®
HEADER
The TradeReady
®
load-bearing
one-piece header drastically
reduces labor costs when compared
to standard box beam headers
constructed with C-shaped
members. Pre-engineered to fit
standard door and window openings,
the TradeReady headers are easy
and fast to install.
Product
code
Thickness
Wall
stud size
(in)
Leg
length
(in)
Gauge Mils
Design thickness
(in)
TDHA 14 68 0.0713
3-5/8
8
6
TDHB 14 68 0.0713
3-5/8
12
6
Standard lengths are 82" and 118."
Custom sizes available on request.
U.S. Patent No. 5,689,922