Girts

Description:


A horizontal structural member that supports vertical loads and may consist of several pieces.
Finish:
Red Oxide Primer & Pre-coated Galvanized

Length:
Bay spacing up to 40'
Limitations:

Gauge, depth, spacing and wind load combinations limit girts to a maximum of 30' bays or shorter.

Fasteners:
Bolts
Usage:

"C" Girts are used for headers, "Z" Girts elsewhere secondary framing system to attach and support wall covering.



Features:

- Girt clips welded to frame
- Flush girts attach to the web of the columns, with girt face in the same plane as column face
- Combinations of size, gauge & spacing
- Standard girt spacing is the first girt at 7' 4" above finish floor and a maximum of 6' there after
- Pre-painted, factory baked red oxide finish
- Bypass girts
- A low girt option is available on request at 3' 6"

 Benefits:
- Quicker erection
- Provides greater interior clearance and easier interior finish
- Optimum design and economical pricing
- Standard spacing fits doors, etc., utilizing optimal design
- Smooth attractive appearance with improved adherence and durability
- More efficient design
- Stiffens the wall section, and is standard in high wind conditions

Metal Building Tips

More on Open Wall Conditions – Endwalls

In an earlier published “Tip”, we discussed how best to handle wall conditions that are open for something other than traditional girts and metal wall panels. 


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