Furring channel is a cold-formed steel hat-shaped section used to create a level plane for attaching gypsum board, plaster lath or other finish materials. The hat profile gives a flat face for fastening with flanges that bear against the supporting structure, so the finished surface is held off the substrate.

Installed horizontally or vertically across studs, joists, masonry or concrete, the channel corrects irregularities in the framing and provides a consistent fastening line at regular spacing. It is also used to build out a shallow cavity for running services or for adding insulation behind a wall or ceiling finish.

This is 25 gauge material supplied in single lengths, cut and lapped on site as the layout requires.

Key Features

• Hat-shaped cold-formed steel profile with a flat fastening face and two mounting flanges
• 25 gauge steel
• Creates a level, uniform plane for gypsum board or lath over irregular framing and masonry
• Attaches with screws, concrete fasteners or tie wire depending on the substrate
• Can be cut with aviation snips or a chop saw and lapped end to end for continuous runs
• Forms a shallow cavity behind the finish for wiring, insulation or clearance
• Sold as individual lengths for layout at the required on-centre spacing

Applications

• Furring out masonry and concrete walls before gypsum board
• Levelling out-of-plane wood or steel framing prior to finishing
• Suspended and direct-attached ceiling assemblies
• Screw base for plaster lath and stucco lath
• Building a service cavity behind drywall
• Resilient and drywall soffit or bulkhead framing

Product Details

• Product Type: Furring Channel (hat channel)
• Material: Cold-formed steel
• Gauge: 25 gauge
• Length: 10 ft.
• Profile: Hat-shaped section
• Sold By: Each

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