Girts

Empire Built Metal Buildings Girts
Product Description

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

Gauge: 16,14,13,12

Depth: 4″, 6″, 8″, 10″, & 12″

Finishes: Red Oxide Primer & Pre-coated galvanized

Lengths: Bay spacing up to 40′

Fasteners: Bolts

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

Limitations
  • Gauge, depth, spacing & wind load combinations limit girts to a maximum of 40′ bays or shorter.
Bypass Girt
Flush Girt
flush-girt

Dimensions:

Depth
  • 4″
  • 6″
  • 8″
  • 10″
  • 12″
Gauge
  • 16,14,12
  • 16,14,12
  • 16,14,13,12
  • 14,13,12
  • 14,13,12
Feature
  • Girt clips welded to frame.
  • Flush girts with girt face in the same plane as column face.
  • Combinations of size, gauge & spacing.
  • Standard girt spacing, first girt at 7′ 3 3/4″ and maximum of 6′ there after. Other spacing available for design.
  • Pre-painted, factory baked red oxide finish.
  • Bypass Girts
  • Low girt option available on request at 3′ 6″
Benefit
  • Quicker Erection
  • Greater interior clearance, easier interior finish.
  • Optimum design and economical pricing.
  • Fits doors, etc., optimal design.
  • Smooth, attractive appearance, improved adherence & durability.
  • More Efficient Design
  • Stiffening of the wall section, and satisfying high wind conditions.