Furring Channel

A light, hat-shaped galvanized steel channel. Its feet fasten to a masonry or concrete wall, to joists or the structure, or tie under carrying channel; its flat face gives a straight line to screw gypsum board to.

Sizes & gauges: 25, 20, 18
Lengths: 10', 12'

1. Gauge 3 options

2. Standard Length 2 options

3. Flange Size 1 option

4. Coating / Finish 2 options

Quantity

Minimum 100

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Specification

Available options

Status

Flange Size

1/2"

Available

Gauge

25 • 20 • 18

Available

Length

10' • 12'

Available

Profile

087F125: 7/8" deep • 1-1/4" face • 2-1/2" overall

Standard

Feet

1/2" each; hemmed 3/16" on 25 ga, plain on 20 and 18 ga

Standard

Part Numbers

087F125-18 • 087F125-33 • 087F125-43

Available

Min. Yield Strength

33 ksi, ASTM A1003

Standard

Coating

G40 (25 ga) • G60 (20, 18 ga), ASTM A653

Standard

Pieces per Bundle

Standard

Custom Hats

Any hat section to your dimensions, to order

Available

Product overview

7/8" Furring Channel (Hat Channel)

7/8″ furring channel, also called hat channel or furring bar, gives a flat, true surface for gypsum board on masonry and concrete walls and on ceilings. The hat-shaped profile is 7/8″ deep with a 1-1/4″ screw face and two flanges, in 18, 33 and 43 mil galvanized steel. On walls it is fastened through the flanges to the masonry; on ceilings it is tied or clipped under carrying channel, or fixed directly to joists. Spacing follows the board type and the project design, commonly 16″ or 24″ on centre. Custom hat sections are also offered to order. Data sheet DS-11 shows the profile, wall and ceiling details, approximate weights and installation notes.

Product Specifications

Sizes, Gauges & Lengths.

Standard dimensions available for this profile. Need a size, gauge or length that isn’t listed? Our team can confirm custom options for your project.

Specification

Available options

Status

Flange Size

1/2"

Available

Gauge

25 • 20 • 18

Available

Length

10' • 12'

Available

Profile

087F125: 7/8" deep • 1-1/4" face • 2-1/2" overall

Standard

Feet

1/2" each; hemmed 3/16" on 25 ga, plain on 20 and 18 ga

Standard

Part Numbers

087F125-18 • 087F125-33 • 087F125-43

Available

Min. Yield Strength

33 ksi, ASTM A1003

Standard

Coating

G40 (25 ga) • G60 (20, 18 ga), ASTM A653

Standard

Pieces per Bundle

Standard

Custom Hats

Any hat section to your dimensions, to order

Available

Questions Before You Request a Quote.

Find quick answers about product selection, available configurations, installation considerations and ordering details before adding a product to your quote.

They are the same 7/8″ member. Furring channel is the trade name, hat channel describes its hat-shaped section, and furring bar is another name used on site. Its designator is 087F125.

25 gauge is the common drywall furring channel for walls and ceilings carrying gypsum board. 20 gauge suits heavier board, longer spans, abuse-resistant or multi-layer assemblies. 18 gauge suits cladding and heavier finishes, wider support spacings, and where screws need more steel to bite into.

On walls it is fastened through the feet to the masonry or concrete. On ceilings it is tied or clipped under carrying channel, or fixed directly to joists. Gypsum board is screwed to the face.

Yes. Custom hat sections are made to your dimensions, to order.

Furring Channel

Specifications

7/8" Furring Channel (Hat Channel)

Sizes, Gauges & Lengths.

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