Girts
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A horizontal structural member that supports vertical loads and may consist of several pieces.

Length: Bay spacing up to 40'

Fasteners: Bolts

Finish: Red Oxide Primer & Pre-coated Galvanized

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

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

Dimensions:

Depth	4"	6"	8"	10"	12"
Gauge	16, 14, 12	16, 14, 12	16, 14, 13, 12	14, 13, 12	14, 13, 12

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