| Reduce Labor Cost: eliminate screws, cross tees and hanger wires (in most applications)
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| Reduce Material Cost: economical price point on components
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Reduce Waste: standard and custom lengths, and there's no cartons to throw away
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| Reduce Risk: system passed full-scale seismic tests and qualifies as an acceptable solution on your next project
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ShortSpan Tees: Engineered for faster, easier installation
- 1-1/2" wide face exceeds the minimum industry standard
- ScrewStop™ reverse hem prevents screw spin off
- Balanced profile stays flat during installation
- Rotary stitching on double web adds strength and stability
- Deep knurled surface for easy screw insertion
- G40, .018" metal thickness meets ASTM C 645
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| Rotary Stitching |
Knurling |
ScrewStop Reverse Hem |
New Crimp on ShortSpan: time saving solution for installing StrongBack
- Flattened ShortSpan bulb 2” from each end of tee allows StrongBack to slide over bulb without bending locking tab
- Faster installation of StrongBack reduces installation time and labor costs
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| Flattened bulb 2" from end |
Slide StrongBack over flattened bulb |
StrongBack engaged without bending tab |
Locking Angle Molding: a faster, more accurate solution (patent pending)
- Pre-engineered locking tabs punched 8" on center:
- Eliminate measuring 16" or 24"
- Locking tabs prevent lateral and upward movement
- Eliminate screws, pop rivets, or crimpers to attach tees to molding
- Knurled surface on both flanges
- ScrewStop reverse hem prevents screw spin off and provides safer handling
- Alignment crimp at locking tabs for fast, easy alignment
- Locking Angle Molding is designed to only work with Armstrong Drywall products
ShortSpan Tee engaged in Locking Angle Molding
StrongBack: Easier, pre-engineered solution to support spans over 6 or 7 feet (patent pending)
- Knockouts 8" on center eliminates measuring, screwing, and splicing
- Allows vertical supports at 4' on center instead of 24" or 16"
- Reduces lateral movement
- REsists upward movement if used with vertical tee post or stud
- Easier to level system compared to traditional framing
StrongBack support installed at mid-span with vertical post at 4' on center
Click here for StrongBack Installation Recommendations
Vertical Support Requirements
Tees installed 16" or 24" on center with 5/8" drywall or only on 16" centers
with 1/2" drywall (Seismic Design Categories D, E, F) |
| Up to 6'0" span |
No vertical support required |
| 6'1" to 12'0" span |
Mid-span vertical support required |
| 12'1" to 14'0" span |
Two vertical supports required at 1/3 points (max. 14' span) |
Tees installed 16" on center with 5/8" or 1/2" drywall
(Seismic Design Categories A, B, C) |
| Up to 7'0" span |
No vertical support required |
| 7'1" to 14'0" span |
Mid-span vertical support required |
No Cardboard Cartons
- Reduce clean-up and waster at job site
- Quick to open
- Store outside
- Chop saw to length
For complete information, refer to the ShortSpan DGS Technical Guide (PDF 664K).
