Metal Z Furring Strips

Metal furring strips or hat channels come in a variety of sizes and are preferred for their increased durability and resistance to water and fire.

Metal z furring strips.

Other lengths available hemmed leg furring channel as shown. 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. Wood furring strips are simpler and typically measure 50mm in length. More selection for any project need.

These furring channels are also a very popular choice and is commonly used in residential home improvement projects due to its versatility and the amount of fastening. Furring channel for walls and ceilings economical hat shaped framing component used to furr out ceilings and masonry walls. Our z furring channel meets or exceed astm a370 a1003 c645 c754 c955 c1513 e90 and e119. The two main types of furring strips are made of wood and metal.

These items are always custom fabricated therefore can be custom made to any profile angle size and many different materials. Easily install drywall to masonry or concrete walls using z furring channel in between boards. Z furring must be installed vertically with the 3 4 flange against the substrate. Gypsum wallboard may be installed parallel or perpendicular to the z furring.

1 1 4 wide flange for easy screw attachment. Hat channel furring strips are the most common kind of metal furring strips and are mainly used in the real estate industry due to its heat resistance qualities. Metal lath should be installed perpendicular to the z furring.